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CASEKOO Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Unveiling the Journey from Protection to Liberation

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As CASEKOO prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on August 8th, 2026, the design-led lifestyle accessories brand known for its phone cases is marking an evolution of what their phone cases can be. The occasion reflects a decade-long evolution—from designing products that protect devices to creating solutions that quietly remove friction from everyday life. As the company enters its second decade, that mission remains unchanged: helping people spend less time managing technology and more time focused on what matters most.


Guided by its philosophy of Less Effort, More Living, CASEKOO has steadily expanded its definition of innovation. From protection-focused designs in its early years to hands-free innovations like StandKOO, and now lifestyle solutions like LinKOO, CASEKOO has continued to redefine the role of a phone case.

The Birth of StandKOO: Hands Free, Anywhere

Early in CASEKOO’s journey, the company identified a persistent source of everyday friction: the challenge of propping up a smartphone for hands-free viewing. Rather than treating it as a minor inconvenience, the team saw an opportunity to rethink how a phone case could better adapt to everyday life.

The result was StandKOO, an innovative case featuring a seamlessly integrated MagicStand™ that challenged the traditional notion that a phone case was only meant to protect a device. In practice, that ease can be felt while joining a video call at a small desk, following a recipe in the kitchen, or watching content during a break. More than a product innovation, StandKOO marked the beginning of a design philosophy that would shape CASEKOO’s evolution over the next decade.

The Evolution of LinKOO: Designed to Fit You

The evolution continued with LinKOO, a collection inspired by a deeply personal moment. During an evening walk with his wife, CASEKOO Founder Ralph Ye found himself juggling his phone, keys, and wallet, frustrated that he couldn’t simply hold her hand. That moment of reflection led to the creation of ClipSafe™, an innovative foldable clasp that transforms a phone case into a versatile, hands-free companion for life on the move.

For Ralph, the same need is visible in ordinary moments of movement: a commuter leaving a cafe with coffee in one hand, a traveler moving through a station with luggage while keeping a phone close for directions, or a parent reaching for a child while trying to keep a phone secure. In each case, the point is not another feature for its own sake, but one less interruption between a person and the moment in front of them.

More than a new product, LinKOO represents CASEKOO’s evolution from designing accessories that protect devices to creating solutions that give people greater freedom to live, connect, and move with ease.

The Business Success: A Decade of Trust and Growth

As CASEKOO enters its second decade, its growth is reflected not only in business milestones but also in the trust it has built with consumers around the world. The company has sold more than 20 million phone cases across 32 countries, establishing a global community of over 17 million users through a decade of continuous innovation and thoughtful design.

For CASEKOO, these milestones represent more than just numbers—they reflect the trust earned through products designed to meet real, everyday needs.

Looking Ahead: Less Effort, More Living

As CASEKOO looks toward its second decade and beyond, its focus is sharper than ever: to empower users to spend less time managing their devices and more time living. This is the essence of Less Effort, More Living. The company will continue to design products that remove everyday friction, allowing people to move seamlessly between moments of focus, connection, and freedom. CASEKOO no longer makes accessories for your device; it makes room for your life.

“Ten years ago, we asked how to better protect a phone. Today, we’re asking how to protect a moment,” said Ralph Ye, Founder and Director of Business Development of CASEKOO. “Innovation isn’t about changing identities; it’s about making meaningful habits easier to keep. Our greatest achievement isn’t measured by units sold, but by how our philosophy has evolved to fit seamlessly into the lives of our users.”

The official 10th anniversary celebration on August 8th will bring together CASEKOO’s global community, partners, and team members to reflect on the milestones that have shaped the past decade while looking ahead together to a future where technology serves life, not the other way around.

About CASEKOO

CASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle accessories brand built around a simple idea: freeing your hands in everyday life. Through thoughtful functionality and refined design, the brand helps people move seamlessly between different moments of the day—from active, on-the-go moments to times of focus and connection.

What makes CASEKOO different from a regular phone case? Its difference lies in a simple belief: technology should support life, not interrupt it. By designing products that adapt naturally to how people live, work, and move, CASEKOO reduces everyday friction and creates a more effortless experience—making room for freedom, connection, and the moments that truly matter.

For more information, visit: casekoo.com.

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KOWIN Showcases full-line Storage Portfolio at FMS 2026: High-performance Storage Products Drives AI Innovation

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At FMS 2026 (Future of Memory and Storage), KOWIN showcased its full-line storage portfolio: covering Embedded Storage, SSD, DRAM Module, Removable Storage. The company delivers high-reliability storage solutions for a comprehensive range of AI-powered terminals and industrial devices.

KOWIN at Future of Memory and Storage  2026
KOWIN at Future of Memory and Storage 2026

Embedded Storage: KOWIN offers Small PKG. eMMC tailored for AI smart glasses, ePOP for smart watches, and industrial-grade eMMC for rugged industrial control system. These products enable ultra-compact, low-power and long-lasting performance for diverse AI scenarios.

Solid-State Drives (SSDs): High-capacity SSDs are optimized for Mini PCs, supporting fast system booting and instant data access. They ensure stable and efficient AI computing for desktop and edge deployment environments.

DRAM Modules: SODIMM and UDIMM modules that significantly upgrade the computing power of AI laptops and desktops, accelerating AI model training, rendering, and multitasking.

Removable Storage: microSD cards and USB flash drives that meet the needs for portable storage and fast data transfer, ideal for AI data logging, field updates, and content transfer.

With this premium storage lineup, KOWIN effectively covers AI wearables, AI PCs, and industrial control systems, driving performance and reliability to facilitate global AI industry growth. KOWIN’s participation at FMS 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to providing ultra-reliable and innovative storage solutions that drives the intelligent world.

About KOWIN

KOWIN specializes in the research, design, and sales of embedded storage, memory modules, and Removable Storage. The company’s product portfolio spans eMMC, eMCP, ePOP, nMCP, UFS, LPDDR, DDR, SSD, portable SSD, DRAM Modules, Memory cards, and USB flash drives. These products are widely adopted across smart terminals, smart home, smart wearables, AI devices, IoT, network communication equipment, industrial control system, and smart learning / education, smart surveillance applications.

SweetNight Announces Brand Renewal Ahead of the Debut of the CoolNest® Ultra, the Latest Addition to Its CoolNest® Series

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SweetNight, a sleep wellness brand focused on accessible premium comfort solutions, today announced a comprehensive brand renewal—including an updated logo, redesigned visual identity system, and upgraded official website—alongside the upcoming launch of the CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress this August. Designed as the latest addition to the brand’s CoolNest® Series, the CoolNest® Ultra represents SweetNight’s continued commitment to advanced cooling technology, delivering improved temperature regulation and support for a more refreshing sleep experience, particularly for hot sleepers.

SweetNight
SweetNight

The brand renewal follows a period of continued business development, portfolio expansion, and evolving consumer expectations. “As consumers increasingly seek solutions to nighttime overheating and sleep discomfort, we see significant opportunities to innovate around cooling sleep experiences,” said Amber Zhu, Marketing Director at SweetNight. “Our refreshed brand identity represents not only who we are today, but also where we are heading. Through our Cooling Sleep Technology strategy and upcoming innovations, including new additions to the CoolNest® Series, we remain focused on creating products that help people sleep cooler, more comfortably, and more consistently.”

Brand Renewal: A Clearer and More Consistent Identity

The new visual system is designed to provide greater consistency across SweetNight’s products, digital platforms, and consumer communications. The upgraded website will serve as an integrated destination for product information and brand content, creating a clearer and more cohesive experience for U.S. consumers as they explore sleep solutions.

Beyond its visual changes, the renewal reflects SweetNight’s broader strategy of investing in sleep research and product innovation centered on practical consumer needs. For SweetNight, Cooling Sleep Technology represents a holistic approach that combines advanced materials, mattress construction, and airflow optimization to help create a more comfortable sleep environment.

Introducing the CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress

The upcoming CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress marks the next step in SweetNight’s efforts to enhance cooling sleep solutions. As an upgraded addition to the CoolNest® Series, it is designed to further improve comfort, support, and overall sleep quality while addressing the growing demand for better temperature management.

SweetNight plans to approach cooling as an integrated product-development direction rather than a standalone surface treatment. Its research and development efforts continue to explore material innovation, structural optimization, and the interaction between cooling performance and other aspects of sleep comfort. The brand also intends to expand and update its cooling product portfolio over time, offering solutions for a broader range of preferences and sleep environments.

Aligning with Evolving Consumer Priorities

The strategic focus aligns with shifting priorities in the sleep category. As more consumers recognize how temperature affects nighttime comfort and sleep quality, cooling performance is emerging as a key factor in purchasing decisions. For hot sleepers in particular, effective temperature regulation is no longer viewed as an optional feature, but as an essential element of a comfortable and restorative sleep experience.

Together, the refreshed brand identity and the CoolNest® Series launch open a new chapter for SweetNight in the United States. With a unified visual presence and a clearer technology strategy, the brand plans to continue developing its U.S. operations while strengthening the connections among consumer needs, product innovation, and brand communication.

About SweetNight

SweetNight is a modern sleep brand dedicated to making high-quality, intelligent sleep solutions accessible to everyday families. The company addresses the biggest challenges in smart sleep by delivering technology that is simple, intuitive, and fairly priced. Its mission is to become the world’s leading Self‑Adjusting Sleep Wellness Partner, bringing thoughtful, health‑focused innovation to households everywhere.

For more information, please visit www.SweetNight.com.

Bybit Expands UTA Loan Interest-Free Borrowing to 24 Assets, Empowering More Capital-Efficient Trading

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded its UTA Loan Interest-Free Borrowing program, extending interest-free borrowing eligibility to 22 additional major crypto assets. Combined with USDT and USDC, the program now covers 24 assets in total.

The expansion helps reduce funding costs for traders using Perpetual and Futures products, giving avid traders greater flexibility in capital management under Bybit’s Unified Trading Account (UTA) framework.

Under the new framework, asset coverage for interest-free loans now supports 24 assets, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, OP, NEAR, DOT, DOGE, LINK, SUI, LTC, UNI, MNT, AAVE, BCH, HYPE, XLM, ETC, FIL, APT and AVAX, alongside USDT and USDC. This significantly broadens the scope of supported assets from two mainstream stablecoins to over a dozen cryptocurrencies.

The new mechanism balances cost efficiency and flexibility for qualified traders on Bybit:

  • Lower Borrowing Costs: Traders no longer need to absorb interest charges on automatic borrowing triggered by unrealized losses on Perpetual or Futures positions. Zero interest rate applies for eligible borrowing under this scenario, as long as the amount stays within the applicable limit.
  • Greater Capital Efficiency: With financing costs reduced across a wide set of 24 assets, traders can hold and adjust positions with less drag from borrowing expenses, freeing up capital that would otherwise go toward interest payments.
  • Tailored VIP Benefits: The higher a trader’s VIP tier, the more borrowing capacity they unlock at zero interest. Because each account, including subaccounts, is assessed independently, traders running multiple accounts benefit from separate limits rather than a shared cap.

The interest-free benefit is specific to scenarios where unrealized losses on Perpetual or Futures positions activate automatic UTA borrowing. Manual borrowing, Spot Margin borrowing, Options borrowing and other borrowing types are excluded. Once the borrowed amount exceeds the limit for an asset, interest applies to the full balance.

Borrowing limits across VIP tiers are pegged to the USD equivalent value of the borrowed asset at real-time prices and may shift with market conditions, with advance notice given before any change.

Bybit Expands UTA Loan Interest-Free Borrowing to 24 Assets, Empowering More Capital-Efficient Trading
Bybit Expands UTA Loan Interest-Free Borrowing to 24 Assets, Empowering More Capital-Efficient Trading

Bybit’s expanded UTA Loan Interest-Free Borrowing program gives traders across VIP tiers more flexibility to manage positions without added costs. Committed to building the New Financial Platform for all, Bybit continues to introduce capital-efficient trading tools that support traders’ evolving risk management needs.

Terms and conditions apply. For details on availability and eligibility, and specific limits by VIP tier and asset type, users may visit: UTA Loan futas expands interest-free borrowing to 22 more assets

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Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

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FMS 2026 | Longsys Chief Scientist Jian Chen Highlights the Storage Foundry Model for Edge AI

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At FMS 2026 on August 5, Longsys (301308.SZ) Chief Scientist Dr. Jian Chen delivered a keynote speech titled “Intelligence at the Edge: Powered by the Storage Foundry Model,” addressing the new storage demands created as AI shifts from the cloud to the edge.

Intelligence at the Edge: Powered by the Storage Foundry Model
Intelligence at the Edge: Powered by the Storage Foundry Model

During the keynote, Dr. Chen introduced Longsys’ Storage Foundry Model and presented three edge AI storage innovations — HLCache™, iSA™ + AISSD™, and AIDIMM™ — designed to address key industry challenges including high DRAM costs, limited memory capacity, and bandwidth constraints, creating a new pathway for edge AI storage innovation.

Engineering Culture: The Foundation of Storage Innovation

Dr. Chen traced Longsys’ growth since its founding in 1999, including the launch of FORESEE, the acquisition of Lexar, expanded packaging and manufacturing through Longforce (Suzhou) Technology, and the integration of Brazil-based Zilia. Longsys now operates a global manufacturing network supporting worldwide delivery.

Rather than focusing solely on standardized products like traditional storage providers, Longsys applies full-stack engineering across eight areas — chip design, firmware development, material engineering, host software and OS-level adaptation, hardware design, packaging, automated testing, and mass production — enabling cross-domain hardware-software co-optimization and customized development. Together, these integrated capabilities across the storage value chain form the basis of the Storage Foundry Model.

Longsys Storage Foundry Model
Longsys Storage Foundry Model

Redefining Storage Collaboration for the Edge AI Era

Dr. Chen highlighted that while NAND Flash and DRAM have achieved significant cost reductions over decades, the rise of edge AI has introduced a new level of complexity. He described the fragmented edge AI landscape as a “thousand-handed challenge,” where diverse architectures, AI models, device forms, and applications require coordinated solutions rather than standardized approaches.

Thousand-handed challenge
Thousand-handed challenge

From AI PCs and mobile devices to industrial systems and robotics, different scenarios require tailored trade-offs among performance, power efficiency, form factor, and security. The Storage Foundry Model goes beyond conventional storage offerings by enabling solutions tailored to customers’ CPUs, SoCs, AI models, and system architectures — integrating hardware, firmware, and system-level optimization to accelerate development cycles and lower barriers to edge AI deployment.

Three Longsys Innovations Powering Edge AI

HLCache™ UFS leverages Longsys’ self-developed High-Level Cache technology to intelligently manage hot and cold data between UFS and DRAM, reducing memory pressure and improving multitasking performance on mobile AI devices.

iSA™ + AISSD™ enables efficient local AI inference for AI PCs and AI agent hosts by offloading MoE parameters and KV cache to dedicated SSD resources, reducing DRAM usage while supporting large-scale AI models.

AIDIMM™ addresses memory bandwidth challenges in AI BOX and edge AI systems with a plug-in high-bandwidth memory architecture, featuring a native 256-bit interface and up to 307.2GB/s bandwidth. Its flexible design simplifies system upgrades and reduces hardware redesign efforts.

AIDIMM
AIDIMM

“Collabovate”: Building the Future of Edge AI Together

Dr. Chen highlighted that as edge AI evolves from early adoption to large-scale deployment, diverse requirements across devices, architectures, and workloads cannot be addressed by a single product or technology.

To address this fragmented market, Dr. Chen introduced “Collabovate” — combining Collaboration and Innovation — as a new ecosystem collaboration approach. Through the Storage Foundry Model, Longsys is bringing together partners across chips, devices, and AI ecosystems to leverage complementary capabilities and accelerate customized edge AI solutions.

By opening its full-stack technology capabilities, Longsys aims to build a more collaborative storage ecosystem, enabling deeper industry collaboration and unlocking new possibilities for intelligent computing.

About Longsys

Founded in 1999, Longsys (301308.SZ) is a globally leading branded semiconductor memory enterprise, integrating R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services. For more information please visit https://www.longsys.com/, and follow Longsys on LinkedIn and Facebook.

NutriPQQ® Publishes New PQQ Sourcing Guide for Supplement Brands and Manufacturers

The new B2B resource helps procurement, formulation, and quality teams evaluate PQQ production methods, ingredient identity, testing, stability, packaging, and supply continuity.

Key Highlights

  • Provides a practical framework for comparing PQQ suppliers beyond quoted price and assay percentage.
  • Covers production method, ingredient identity, analytical testing, batch consistency, formulation characteristics, packaging, storage, and supply continuity.
  • Supports procurement, quality, R&D, regulatory, and operations teams involved in ingredient qualification.

ALHAMBRA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NutriPQQ®, a fermentation-produced pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt ingredient from Nutri Avenue Inc. with more than 99% purity, has published a new PQQ Sourcing Guide for dietary supplement brands, contract manufacturers, formulators, private-label developers, and ingredient purchasing teams.

Developed as part of NutriPQQ®’s B2B ingredient support resources, the guide helps buyers evaluate PQQ beyond headline price and assay percentage. It covers ingredient identity, production method, analytical testing, batch consistency, formulation characteristics, packaging, storage, documentation, and commercial supply continuity.

The new guide organizes these variables into a practical qualification framework. Buyers are encouraged to review PQQ identity, fermentation versus chemical synthesis, assay and analytical methods, impurities and contaminants, batch-to-batch consistency, formulation characteristics, storage conditions, packaging, shelf life, and commercial continuity before approving an ingredient or supplier.

For teams preparing requests for information or comparing multiple candidates, the framework is designed to bring procurement, quality, formulation, regulatory, and operations requirements into the same review process. This can reduce repeated information requests and make gaps easier to identify before sampling or commercial negotiation begins.

From Price Comparison to Supplier Qualification

The lowest initial quotation does not always represent the lowest total sourcing cost. Delays in documentation, inconsistent lots, unsuitable packaging, incomplete testing, formulation issues, or unexpected supply changes can create additional costs after purchase.

The guide therefore encourages procurement, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory, and operations teams to compare suppliers across quality, technical fit, documentation, commercial reliability, and service rather than price alone. Using a shared framework can also help teams identify unanswered questions and document supplier approval decisions before commercial purchasing begins.

NutriPQQ® is produced through fermentation and company materials specify more than 99% purity. Buyers evaluating PQQ can review additional NutriPQQ® product and science information covering production method, testing, and technical characteristics relevant to formulation and sourcing.

Availability

The complete PQQ Sourcing Guide is available on the NutriPQQ® website. Companies evaluating PQQ ingredients can also contact NutriPQQ® to request product specifications, technical documentation, samples, pricing, or formulation support.

The guide is intended as an educational starting point and does not replace a company’s internal quality system, regulatory review, or finished-product validation.

About NutriPQQ®

NutriPQQ® is a branded pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt ingredient from Nutri Avenue Inc. Produced through fermentation, it is positioned for dietary supplement brands, formulators, contract manufacturers, private-label developers, and ingredient sourcing teams. NutriPQQ® provides access to technical documentation, testing support, packaging options, and formulation guidance.

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Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 August 2026 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the interim results of Sunlight REIT for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Reporting Period“).

For the Reporting Period, Sunlight REIT recorded revenue of HK$382.4 million, a year-on-year decline of 2.2%. After deducting property operating expenses of HK$82.7 million, net property income came in at HK$299.7 million. Aided by a 7.9% saving in cash interest expense to HK$84.3 million, distributable income for the Reporting Period was HK$164.0 million, a 2.7% drop from the corresponding period in the previous year.

The Board has resolved to declare an interim distribution per unit of HK 8.8 cents, representing a payout ratio of 94.3% and an annualized distribution yield of 8.1% based on the closing unit price of HK$2.16 on the last trading day of the Reporting Period.

The appraised value of Sunlight REIT’s portfolio was HK$17,118.1 million at 30 June 2026. Gross assets and net assets of Sunlight REIT were HK$17,728.3 million and HK$12,168.2 million respectively, and the net asset value per unit was HK$6.92.

Operating Highlights

At 30 June 2026, the overall occupancy rate of Sunlight REIT’s portfolio stood at 90.8%. Occupancy rates of the office and retail portfolios came in at 92.0% and 88.4% respectively, while their corresponding passing rents were HK$30.6 per sq. ft. and HK$62.2 per sq. ft., down 1.3% and 2.7% from six months ago.
Dah Sing Financial Centre, the flagship office property of Sunlight REIT, recorded an occupancy of 91.8%, while its passing rent stayed largely unchanged at HK$35.2 per sq. ft. Regarding the retail portfolio, the occupancy of Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade came in at 86.9%, mainly attributable to the prolonged vacancy pending the replacement of a kindergarten tenant. Passing rent of this property was HK$98.2 per sq. ft. Meanwhile, Metro City Phase I Property reported an occupancy rate of 88.0%, while its passing rent was HK$52.0 per sq. ft.

Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander, Chairman of the Manager, said, “The sound financial position of Sunlight REIT provides a degree of assurance, as demonstrated by the favourable refinancing of over HK$3,600 million in debt facilities over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, we will prioritize strengthening operational resilience through disciplined cost management, prudent capital allocation and selective asset enhancement initiatives that support long-term value creation. In approaching its 20th listing anniversary, Sunlight REIT will endeavour to create sustainable value for the benefit of unitholders, while harnessing innovation and technology to bolster portfolio robustness and support future-ready asset management.”

Remarks: Attached financial highlights of 2026 interim results of Sunlight REIT.

Financial Highlights of 2026 Interim Results
(in HK$’ million, unless otherwise specified)

Six months ended

30 June 2026

Six months ended

30 June 2025

Change

(%)

Revenue 382.4 391.2 (2.2)
Net property income 299.7 307.4 (2.5)
Cost-to-income ratio (%) 21.6 21.4 N/A
Loss after taxation (124.1) (172.2) N/A
Distributable income 164.0 168.6 (2.7)
Distribution per unit (HK cents) 8.8 9.1 (3.3)
Payout ratio (%) 94.3 93.8 N/A
At 30 June

2026

At 31 December

2025

Change

(%)

Portfolio valuation 17,118.1 17,403.0 (1.6)
Net asset value 12,168.2 12,402.6 (1.9)
Net asset value per unit (HK$) 6.92 7.09 (2.4)
Gearing ratio (%) 28.3 27.8 N/A

Disclaimer: The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for units in Sunlight REIT in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction.

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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Sunlight REIT

Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 21 December 2006, Sunlight REIT (stock code: 435) is a real estate investment trust authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission, and constituted by the trust deed dated 26 May 2006 (as amended and restated) (the “Trust Deed”). It offers investors the opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of 11 office and six retail properties in Hong Kong with a total gross rentable area of approximately 1.3 million sq. ft. The office properties are located in both core and decentralized business areas, while the retail properties are situated in regional transportation hubs, new towns and urban areas with high population density.

About the Manager

The Manager of Sunlight REIT is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Henderson Land Development Company Limited. Its main responsibility is to manage Sunlight REIT and all of its assets in accordance with the Trust Deed in the sole interest of its unitholders.

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In the news release, Trip.com Group Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Announces New Global Paid Paternity Leave Policy, issued 06-Aug-2026 by Trip.com Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that it contains erroneous content . The complete, corrected release follows:

Trip.com Group Advances Sustainable Travel with Global Paid Paternity Leave Policy, SBTi-Validated Climate Targets, and USD 100 Million Tourism Innovation Fund

  • Eligible employees to receive a minimum of 20 days of paid paternity leave under new global policy
  • First online travel company in Asia Pacific with both near-term and net-zero emissions targets validated by SBTi
  • USD 100 million Tourism Innovation Fund launched to accelerate tourism innovation and destination growth

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group today reaffirmed its commitment to major sustainability initiatives spanning employee wellbeing, climate action and tourism innovation, alongside the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report. The Group also introduced a new global paid paternity leave policy of a minimum of 20 days for eligible employees. 


Structured around the Group’s “Friendly Four” framework – family-friendly, community-friendly, environmentally-friendly and stakeholder-friendly, the report highlights how Trip.com Group is translating its sustainability commitments into measurable action across its operations and the wider travel ecosystem. During the reporting period, the Group achieved Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for both its near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and launched a USD 100 million Tourism Innovation Fund, among other milestones.

“Travel connects people, cultures and communities, and we believe the future of travel must also create positive outcomes for the planet and society,” said Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group. “Through our sustainability strategy, we are investing in our people, accelerating climate action and working with partners worldwide to build a more resilient tourism ecosystem.”

Supporting Families

Building on its existing efforts to foster a family-friendly workplace, Trip.com Group is introducing a global paternity leave policy that supplements local statutory entitlements and provides eligible employees with a minimum of 20 days of paid paternity leave. The first phase took effect on 1 August, covering selected markets across Asia, with additional regions joining in the second phase later this year. The expanded paternity leave enables eligible employees to devote more time to shared caregiving responsibilities and achieve greater balance between work and family life.

This latest initiative complements the Group’s existing childcare support programmes. Since its launch, its Childcare Subsidy has supported 2,038 families. In 2025, 1,114 employees benefited from the programme, with approximately USD 1.6 million invested. During the reporting period, the Group maintained a 100% return-to-work rate among female employees following maternity leave.

Trip.com Group also continued strengthening workplace diversity and inclusion. Women currently represent 33.1% of senior management positions and 52.3% of management roles in key revenue-generating functions. Women also account for 33.0% of STEM-related positions across the Group.

Empowering Communities

Trip.com Group continued to make travel more inclusive through initiatives that enhance the traveller experience and strengthen local tourism ecosystems by connecting communities, businesses and tourists.

Through its “Trip for Everyone” project, the Group enhanced accessibility across the travel planning and booking experience, including improvements to colour contrast, scalable typography, screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation. This project received an iF Design Award for helping travellers with diverse physical and situational needs explore the world with greater autonomy.

The Group also expanded its Country Retreats programme, supporting local economic development through tourism. During the reporting year, the programme created more than 400 jobs and supported approximately 11,000 indirect employment opportunities. Cumulatively, the initiative has contributed to around 51,000 employment opportunities over the last five years, with local employees accounting for at least 80% of staff across 12 of its properties.

Providing timely assistance when travellers need it most remains central to the Group’s commitment to delivering a trusted and reliable travel experience. In 2025, Trip.com Group upgraded its Global SOS Platform to support 24 languages and 20 travel emergency scenarios. By the end of the year, the platform had handled more than 23,000 assistance requests across over 100 destinations. 

Protecting the Future of Travel

Across its operations and travel offerings, Trip.com Group continued advancing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint while helping travellers and corporate customers make lower-carbon choices throughout their journeys.

Trip.com Group became the first online travel company in Asia Pacific to have both its near-term and net-zero emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to science-aligned climate action.

The Group also expanded its portfolio of more sustainable travel products across accommodation, flights, car rentals and rail. In 2025, 2.74 million users selected lower-carbon business travel options, resulting in 23.44 million lower-carbon travel bookings throughout the year.

Growing Tourism Together

Trip.com Group continued investing in innovation, destination development and partnerships that support the long-term growth of the tourism ecosystem.

At its 2025 Global Partner Conference, the Group launched its USD 100 million Tourism Innovation Fund to support innovative tourism projects and cross-sector collaborations that explore new approaches to destination development and create more distinctive visitor experiences.

As part of its efforts to support destination growth, Trip.com Group connects local businesses and tourism providers with travellers through a broad range of products and experiences. By the end of 2025, the Group offered more than 350,000 in-destination experiences worldwide, spanning dining and shopping, day tours, attraction and performance tickets, and customised tours. These offerings created new opportunities for local partners while enriching travellers’ journeys.

Looking ahead, Trip.com Group will continue advancing initiatives that make travel more inclusive, sustainable and beneficial for destinations and communities worldwide.

For more details on Trip.com Group’s progress, key priorities and continued commitment to building a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for travel, please download the full 2025 Sustainability Report here.

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a global travel service provider comprising Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is on the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.

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