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HONG KONG, Feb 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (“Chifeng Gold”), the largest non-state owned gold producer in China, today announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”).Chifeng Gold intends to offer an aggregate of 205,652,000 H Shares (subject to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the Over-allotment Option), of which 20,565,200 H Shares will be for the Hong Kong Public Offering (subject to reallocation and the Offer Size Adjustment Option), and 185,086,800 H Shares will be for the International Offering (subject to reallocation, the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the Over-allotment Option). The Offer Price ranges from HK$13.72 to HK$15.83 per H Share. Assuming that the Over-allotment Option is not exercised, after deducting the underwriting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by Chifeng Gold in connection with the Global Offering, and assuming an Offer Price of HK$14.78 per Share (being the mid-point of the indicative Offer Price range), the estimated net proceeds from the Global Offering will amount to approximately HK$2,886.8 million. As part of the Global Offering, Chifeng Gold has the Offer Size Adjustment Option under the Hong Kong Underwriting Agreement, pursuant to which, Chifeng Gold may issue and allot any number of up to an aggregate of 30,847,800 H Shares, representing approximately 15% of the Offer Shares initially offered under the Global Offering, at the Offer Price, to cover additional market demand, if any.The Hong Kong Public Offering will commence on 28 February 2025 (Friday) and will end at noon on 5 March 2025 (Wednesday). Dealing of Chifeng Gold’s H Shares is expected to commence on the Main Board of HKEX on 10 March 2025 (Monday) under the stock code 6693, with each board lot size at 200 H Shares.CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited is the Sole Sponsor. CLSA Limited is the Sponsor-Overall Coordinator, Joint Global Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager. Macquarie Capital Limited is the Overall Coordinator, Joint Global Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager. China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited is the Joint Global Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager.Investment HighlightsChifeng Gold is the largest non-state owned gold producer in China and is mainly engaged in the mining, processing and sales of gold. Its gold Resources and gold production rank fifth among the gold producers in China. Currently, Chifeng Gold owns and operates six gold mines and one polymetallic mine across the world, including China, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. For the three financial years ended 31 December 2023, Chifeng Gold’s total revenue continued to grow, reaching approximately RMB3,782.6 million, RMB6,266.8 million and RMB7,221.0 million, respectively. For the nine months ended 30 September 2024, Chifeng Gold’s total revenue amounted to RMB6,222.8 million.China’s largest non-state owned gold producer with leading production and revenue growth and promising market prospectsFrom 2021 to 2023, Chifeng Gold’s gold production has grown rapidly, with total gold production volume of 260 koz, 436 koz and 461.5 koz, respectively, which represents a CAGR of 33.1%, making it the leading gold producer in terms of gold production growth rate in China during the period. In addition, Chifeng Gold’s domestic gold mines have relatively high ore grades, making them some of the top-tier deposits in China. According to Frost & Sullivan, as of 31 December 2023, Chifeng Gold’s major domestic gold mines, namely the Jilong Gold Mine, Wulong Gold Mine and Huatai Gold Mine, had the highest gold grades among the top five gold producers in China.Chifeng Gold has high visibility and certainties in its production expansion plans for its gold mines and aims to achieve Resources and Reserves enhancement through exploration activities. In terms of overseas gold assets, Chifeng Gold is accelerating the construction of the open-pit and underground mining projects of the Sepon Gold and Copper Mine, which is expected to increase the annual underground mining capacity from the current 536,000 tonnes to 806,000 tonnes by 2025. Meanwhile, Chifeng Gold is accelerating the modelling and study of exploration prospects at Discovery West Deeps and Phavat North with open-pit and underground mining potentials. The annual underground mining capacity is expected to be further increased after 2026 and 2027. In terms of domestic gold assets, Chifeng Gold’s Wulong Gold Mine has been undergoing several technological improvement projects. It is estimated that the annual processing capacity of the Wulong Gold Mine will increase from 578,000 tonnes to approximately 700,000 tonnes by the end of 2024. At the same time, Chifeng Gold has also initiated an expansion project at the Jilong Gold Mine to increase its annual mining capacity to approximately 300,000 tonnes by the end of 2025.Excellent track record of identifying acquisition targets, executing transactions and integrating businesses, with rich overseas experience and strong international reputationChifeng Gold believes that a core competitiveness metric of gold companies is the ability to continuously obtain high-quality mineral resources. Newly discovered gold deposits in China have been limited in recent years, and the grade of gold is generally at a relatively low level. As a result, in addition to developing its existing gold mines in China, Chifeng Gold has strategically focused its expansion plan on identifying and acquiring suitable and high-quality overseas assets to maintain a sustainable growth. As of 30 September 2024, its overseas assets accounted for approximately 65.2% of its total assets, and its overseas revenue accounted for approximately 71.2% of its total revenue. According to Frost & Sullivan, Chifeng Gold is the gold company in China with the greatest overseas presence both in terms of overseas assets contribution as of 31 December 2023 and in terms of overseas revenue contribution in 2023.Chifeng Gold’s management team has profound experience in overseas acquisitions and is highly competent in integrating and operating acquired overseas assets and can leverage its advantages in overseas expansion to achieve sustainable and efficient growth. Similar to Chifeng Gold’s acquisition of the Sepon Gold and Copper Mine in Laos in 2018 and the Wassa Gold Mine in 2022, Chifeng Gold was one of the first large-scale Chinese mining companies operating in Ghana. Chifeng Gold has continued to promote an inclusive culture and localized management and operation concepts during the integration process, establishing a sound relationship with the local governments and local communities, and earning accolades for contributing to regional development. Continuously improving the cost curve to enhance efficiency through technological upgrade and to drive profitabilityChifeng Gold continues efforts to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of its operations, aimed at achieving and maintaining a more favorable position on the cost curve relative to its industry peers. Chifeng Gold’s operational efficiency enhancement surpassed the worldwide industry average by a notable margin and is positioned lower in terms of gold AISC than that of the global average. As of 31 December 2023, Chifeng Gold’s gold AISC stood at US$1,179.1 per ounce, placing it in the first quartile in the worldwide industry, while the global average for the same period was approximately US$1,348.5 per ounce, which is 14.4% higher than Chifeng Gold’s. In 2023, Chifeng Gold decreased its gold AISC by 12.0%, whereas the average AISC for international gold producers increased by 7.2% during the same period.As for the overseas operation, Chifeng Gold has made significant progress in reducing unit costs at the Sepon Gold and Copper Mine through improvements in gold recovery rates and the implementation of underground mining projects. Chifeng Gold also adopted a series of capital investments and operational improvements which were completed to debottleneck process constraints and improve plant reliability and efficiency. Besides, it optimized procurement channels, enhanced material utilization, and increased production capacity. In terms of domestic operation, Chifeng Gold has sought to continuously improve its operational efficiency and recovery rate at its mines through incremental changes and investments. The operational effect of these continuous improvements is evident from the fact that in 2023 Chifeng Gold’s PRC Gold Mines recorded an average gold AISC of approximately US$877.4 per ounce, showing a year-on-year decrease of 27.2%.Strong social responsibility and solid commitment to promoting green and sustainable development with high ESG standardsChifeng Gold attaches great importance to the environment and workplace safety, cares about the people and communities in which it operates and actively fulfills its social responsibilities. International industry standards and best international practices are applied in Chifeng Gold’s overseas mines and the same standards are adopted in its domestic mines on a step-by-step basis. For example, Chifeng Gold executes relevant ESG procedures in accordance with the standards required by the World Gold Council (WGC) and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and publishes ESG reports regularly. Chifeng Gold’s commitment to sustainable development and its focus on diversity and inclusion have been acknowledged through various honors and ratings.Seasoned and dedicated management team with a proven track record in mine operationsChifeng Gold has assembled a highly skilled and experienced team of industry and capital markets experts, covering a broad range of disciplines, including, corporate management, mining, processing, geology, finance, and law, among other areas. Mr. Wang Jianhua, Chairman and Executive Director of Chifeng Gold, is a transformative and efficient leader who is renowned for his exceptional leadership skills within major corporate entities, brings a wealth of experience in management and corporate governance which is characterized by an emphasis on employee safety and welfare. Mr. Wang successfully led and managed a drilling program through 2021 to 2022 in the Dandong area that set a record-breaking depth of 3,003 meters, which introduced a new era of deep-drill gold exploration in China’s northeast region. Ms. Yang Yi-fang, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Chifeng Gold, has extensive managerial experience in the global mining industry, Hong Kong listed companies and capital markets in general. Since joining Chifeng Gold, Ms. Yang has implemented a series of management and operational changes to strengthen the Company’s cashflow management, internal control and corporate governance, and championed technological upgrades across its operations throughout the world to minimize costs, improve mine recovery rates, advance operational excellence, and improve employee health and safety.Business StrategiesContinue to increase Ore Reserves through exploration activities and expand production volume at existing mines to realize full growth potentialChifeng Gold’s existing mines at home and abroad are situated in favorable mineralization environments, showcasing significant exploration prospects across the majority of the relevant mining regions. Therefore, Chifeng Gold plans to further maximize the potential of its existing mines by continuous production expansion, further exploration and Reserve enhancement:- Wulong Gold Mine: Chifeng Gold has identified several areas of gold mineralization in its mining area and its peripheral areas, which is a precursor to exploration and reserve enhancement in its deep and peripheral areas. Chifeng Gold is advancing underground development projects to increase its annual processing capacity to approximately 700,000 tonnes by the end of 2024. The mine’s average daily processing capacity increased to over 1,800 tonnes in the second half of 2023. Chifeng Gold will also continue to dedicate resources to exploration and reserve enhancement to tap into the potential of resources in the deep and peripheral areas. Chifeng Gold is also cooperating with the China Geological Survey Bureau Shenyang Geological Survey Center, which is expected to strengthen the exploration foundation.- Jilong Gold Mine: Chifeng Gold has achieved promising results in both peripheral and deep drilling programs, including the discovery of industrial ore bodies in six drill holes. Chifeng Gold completed a 180,000-tonne processing plant expansion project and commenced trial production in June 2024. Chifeng Gold plans to increase its annual mining capacity to approximately 300,000 tonnes by the end of 2025. Construction of a new tailings storage facility has commenced, with other construction projects progressing as planned. Chifeng Gold has entered into a framework agreement with Aohanqi Longxing Resources Development Company Limited, which is expected to expand its exploration area.- Huatai Gold Mine: The expansion project is currently under construction, and it will initiate a comprehensive transformation of the mine’s infrastructure and the commencement of shaft engineering construction by the end of 2024. Infrastructure development is expected to be nearly complete by the end of 2026, with the Huatai Gold Mine gradually resuming mining operations in 2026. Upon completion, the annual mining capacity is expected to increase by an additional 30,000 tonnes.- Sepon Gold and Copper Mine: Chifeng Gold will continue its further construction and production expansion plans for the underground mines and proceed with exploration in the peripheral areas of the mine. Chifeng Gold is also conducting a series of research projects at the underground copper mine and open-pit copper mine to increase gold and copper Reserves and further improve ore processing recovery rates.- Wassa Gold Mine: Chifeng Gold will further expand its mining and processing capacity with the goal of developing the Wassa Gold Mine into a large-scale gold mine. Chifeng Gold expects to achieve (i) annual processing capacity of approximately 3.3 million tonnes, and (ii) annual gold production of 350 koz by the end of 2028. Chifeng Gold will also carry on its exploration of the peripheral areas of the Wassa Gold Mine for more Resources and Reserves as well as a longer mine life.Continue to obtain Resources and Reserves and increase production volume through domestic and overseas acquisitions of high-quality gold assets for robust and sustainable growthChifeng Gold will remain focused on quality assets at home and abroad to further expand the amount and production scale of gold Resources and further consolidate and strengthen its market position. Chifeng Gold evaluates potential acquisition targets based on four key factors, namely (1) asset quality and production volume, (2) asset location, (3) asset stage, and (4) equity stake of assets. At the same time, it intends to persist in acquiring further cutting-edge, international technologies and mining management techniques, operational models, and global talent through overseas acquisitions for its long-term development. Chifeng Gold also actively implements international strategies and progressively infuses ESG principles into all facets of its mining production and operations across the world. As a prominent national gold enterprise in China with a strong international outlook, Chifeng Gold joined the Shanghai Gold Exchange as a full-fledged member in 2023 and has won multiple national accolades and awards for its efforts in promoting mining safety, environmental protection and sustainable development.Continue to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitabilityWith the current industry trend of increasing overall costs in the gold mining sector and the scarcity of high-grade Mineral Resources, Chifeng Gold recognizes the critical importance of enhancing operational efficiency, reducing expenses, and boosting profitability for its long-term sustainability. Chifeng Gold’s strategies include the continuous exploration of innovative technologies and a dedicated focus on cost-cutting measures such as centralized procurement, organizational streamlining, workforce optimization, and prudent assessment of gold production and pricing strategies.Chifeng Gold has utilized its global centralized procurement center in Shanghai for its domestic and overseas mines and intends to effectively control and reduce procurement costs through centralized procurement and resource optimization to secure low prices and favorable contractual terms. In addition, it intends to consistently apply tailored strategies based on the specific circumstances of each mine to reduce costs and enhance efficiency, and to continue research into processing technologies to optimize Resource utilization. In addition to cost reduction and efficiency improvement, Chifeng Gold will also strive to enhance operational efficiency, especially after the acquisition of new assets. It will improve the corporate framework to lower administrative expenses and identify other cost-saving methods to support its commitment to prudent financial stewardship and the enduring success of its business.Adhere to the corporate culture of “Mutual Prosperity and Development” and improve ESG governanceChifeng Gold firmly believes that highly efficient systems and mechanisms are key factors for achieving continuous business growth and success in the global gold mining industry. Therefore, it will continue to value and realize the corporate culture of “Mutual Prosperity and Development”. Looking ahead, Chifeng Gold will further expand the scope of equity incentives and offer equity or phantom stock incentives to domestic and overseas teams to enhance employee engagement and performance.Chifeng Gold will also consider the environment and safety, caring for employees and the community, and assuming social responsibility as important goals for its corporate development initiatives. Chifeng Gold is committed to energy saving and emissions reduction, and its mining activities are shifting to cleaner and more efficient energy sources. In particular, the Jilong Gold Mine is planning to build a 10-megawatt solar power plant, and the Wulong Gold Mine, Sepon Gold and Copper Mine, and Wassa Gold Mine are also actively planning to develop renewable energy systems. Going forward, Chifeng Gold aims to expedite the advancement of new energy infrastructure, actively participate in low-carbon transitions, systematically and gradually phase out fossil fuels through diverse clean energy blends, and realize the transition to substantial decarbonization.Use of ProceedsAssuming that the Over-allotment Option is not exercised, after deducting the underwriting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by Chifeng Gold in connection with the Global Offering, and assuming an Offer Price of HK$14.78 per Share (being the mid-point of the indicative Offer Price), Chifeng Gold estimates that the net proceeds will be approximately HK$2,886.8 million from the Global Offering. Chifeng Gold intends to use the net proceeds from the global offering for the following purposes, subject to adjustment based on Chifeng Gold’s evolving business needs and changing market conditions:PurposePercentage- To be used over the next five years to upgrade and explore existing mines to fully realize Chifeng Gold’s growth potentialApproximately 50%- To be used over the next three years to acquire sizable, high-quality mining assets preferably with open-pit mines in countries with mature mining industries and stable policies on mining industriesApproximately 40%- To be used for general corporate purposesApproximately 10%About Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd.Chifeng Gold is the largest non-state-owned gold producer in China, mainly engaged in the mining, processing and sales of gold, with leading growth in gold production. As of 10 February 2025, Chifeng Gold owned and operated six gold mines and one polymetallic mine across the world, including China, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. Chifeng Gold has experienced the fastest growth among major gold producers in China and ranks fifth among gold producers in China in terms of gold resources. Chifeng Gold’s A Shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under stock code 600988.[1] According to Frost & Sullivan, in 2023, (i) Chifeng Gold ranked fifth among gold producers in China in terms of gold Resources, with gold Resources of 13.6 million oz; and (ii) Chifeng Gold ranked fifth among gold producers in China in terms of gold production, with production of 461.5 koz of gold.[2] According to Frost & Sullivan.[3] According to Frost & Sullivan.[4] According to Frost & Sullivan, in 2023, (i) Chifeng Gold ranked fifth among gold producers in China in terms of gold Resources, with gold Resources of 13.6 million oz; and (ii) Chifeng Gold ranked fifth among gold producers in China in terms of gold production, with production of 461.5 koz of gold.Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In evaluating Chifeng Gold’s business, prospective investors should carefully consider the information provided in the Prospectus, including, but not limited to, the sections headed “Risk Factors” and “Business.” Prospective investors should make an independent assessment of the merits, risks or otherwise of any investment in the shares of the Company and should seek third-party professional advice. The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements or to adapt them to future events or developments. Capital at risk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

賓州費城, 2025年2月26日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 隨著其使命擴展至全球範圍，以支持醫療保健人才的發展，CGFNS International 今日宣布將更名為TruMerit™。該決定已於2024 年秋季獲得CGFNS 董事會** 批准。CGFNS International 現已更名為 TruMerit該舉措標誌著 CGFNS（外國護理學校畢業生委員會）踏上新的征程。近半個世紀以來，該機構一直致力於支持護士及其他醫療保健工作者的職業發展，通過驗證其教育背景、技能與經驗，幫助他們獲得在美國及其他國家執業的授權。此次轉變是對全球醫療保健行業強化人才培養的呼聲做出的積極回應，以確保醫療人力資源能夠滿足快速變化的全球健康格局下人們的需求。 TruMerit，意為「真正的卓越」，突顯該組織在驗證全球醫療保健工作者卓越成就方面的核心角色。未來，該機構將繼續在此領域保持全球領導地位，同時拓展使命，加強研究與倡導工作，以支持醫療保健人才發展的解決方案，包括制定全球標準和專業認證框架，從而賦能醫療保健工作者的職業發展，無論他們選擇在哪裡執業。 「透過此次品牌重塑，我們正邁入全球影響力的新紀元。我們堅信，每個國家的醫療保健工作者，只要擁有必要的知識、工具與激勵，就能在其專業領域追求卓越，並引領解決當今及未來的醫療挑戰。」該組織總裁兼首席執行官 Peter Preziosi 博士表示。TruMerit 將倡導並創造智力資本，以推動對面向未來的全球醫療保健人才隊伍的投資。我們深知，致力於技能的發展和認證，是我們為解決醫療人力短缺、健康公平與可及性挑戰，以及推動以患者為中心的護理模式演進所能做出的最大貢獻。” 他補充道。此次更名將成為該組織全面品牌重塑的核心部分，包括其網站、客戶門戶、認證證書及社交媒體平台在內的所有公共形象都將採用全新的視覺識別系統。品牌升級工作將於 3 月中旬啟動，並計劃在夏季全面完成。“我們的新名稱不僅承載著深遠意義，也傳遞出關於我們是誰，以及我們服務的全球醫療保健人才隊伍所重視的價值。” 主導此次更名歷時一年的首席市場與傳播官 Lea Sims 表示，她正在推動組織向新品牌和全新身份的過渡。“TruMerit 這一名稱體現了我們長期以來的使命，即幫助全球醫療保健工作者拓展職業發展，同時保留 CGFNS 及其近半個世紀以來在護理和醫療相關行業中所建立的信譽。”點擊此處了解有關 CGFNS 更名為 TruMerit 的更多資訊。關於 CGFNS International, Inc.CGFNS International 成立於 1977 年，總部位於費城，是一家移民中立的非營利組織，自豪地成為世界上最大的護理和相關健康專業證書評估機構。CGFNS International 是聯合國經濟及社會理事會（ECOSOC）咨商地位的非政府組織（NGO），並是聯合國咨商關係非政府組織會議（CoNGO）的成員。聯絡資訊David St. Johndstjohn@cgfns.org來源: CGFNS International Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月26日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港董事學會認為，今日發表的預算案，加強管控開支， 提升政府效率，繼續投資基建，重塑經濟動力。司長宣佈， 2025-26年度，所有行政、立法、司法機關及區議會全體人員，一致凍薪。司長亦同時提出强化版的財政整合計劃，力圖減少政府經常開支，務求至2027-28年度能獲得7%纍計削減。公務員編制也會縮小，預期至本屆政府任期於2027年完結時能削減10000個職位。我們認爲，凍薪加上更進取的財政整合將有助控制開支。正如司長所言，希望各部門能通過整合内部資源、精簡程序及善用科技，以更具成本效益的方式提供服務。若電子政府服務可以因此變得更快更佳，該是市民之福。調整長者2元乘車優惠方面，一如近日消息，司長建議改作「2元、2折」優惠，10元或以下票價的仍是2元乘車，10元以上票價則兩折車費，設每月240程上限，而受惠年歲則維持不變。由於人口老化，優惠計劃涉及款項日增，調整方案無可厚非。坊間近日也有不少討論、建議。政府大可以采納高於兩折的車費以減少補貼開支。我們也曾提議，以半價為起點，60嵗起按年齡將額外折扣逐年遞增（即，車費逐年遞減）至最終2元的方式，而2元最惠車費受惠年限更可以推至65歲後。司長的建議，顧及優惠計劃的初衷及承諾，大衆應該可以接受。支援措施去年預算案的紓困措施已經比較謹慎，連年赤字是原因之一。今年退稅、差餉寬免額度也不耀眼。綜援、生果金等亦只繼續獲發額外半個月。司長提到，為支持本地企業發展及「走出去」，會向「發展品牌、升級轉型及拓展內銷市場的專項基金」（「BUD專項基金」）及「市場推廣及工商機構支援基金」合共注資十五億元，並優化申請安排。「中小企融資擔保計劃」於去年11月重推「還息不還本」安排，為期一年，讓企業可以申請最多12個月還息不還本。此外，司長亦表示多家銀行已加入由金管局和香港銀行公會成立的「中小企融資專責小組」，承諾盡量作出彈性安排，減輕中小企資金周轉壓力。增加收入、整合資源司長回應了我們及其它社會人士的聲音，會先將6個種子基金内未需動用的資源撥囘政府帳目，往後還回繼續檢視其它基金的財務安排。由此，可以解封被鎖定的巨額款項，更有效運用公共財政資源。司長指出，會檢討政府隧道及主要幹道的收費、交通違例定額罰款等，體現「用者自付」原則，也更好管理交通。按此道理，或也是時候重啓繁忙地段電子道路收費計劃。司長今日重申，要保持簡單稅制的優勢，盡量避免大幅調升稅率或引入新稅種。不過，香港稅基狹窄、過於倚賴賣地收入等，已然是香港公共財政的老問題，政府必須積極面對，尋求出路。鞏固基礎 提速發展司長提到，香港經濟連續兩年錄得溫和增長。2024-25年度薪俸稅、利得稅收入保持平穩，反映本港經濟的韌度。我們認爲，未來一兩年更需鞏固經濟復蘇的勢頭，加快產業發升級轉型。預算案演辭就多個經濟環節的既定發展路向做了匯報。我們理解，創新科技、新興產業等多個環節範疇仍需時間方得成果。我們認同 ，「北部都會區」對香港社會和經濟發展至為重要，能加速創科產業發展。為抓緊創新科技帶來的機遇，預算案優先投放資源加快「北部都會區」發展，做法正確。我們也認同，香港目前仍具備條件和能力，可以負擔一定的發債規模。社會上有人擔心，財赤之下不應舉債，但我們相信司長會堅守既有的財政紀律，發債所得資金不會用於支付政府經常開支，而是用作基建投資，為社會經濟創造更多價值。司長預測，經營帳目於2025-26年度已有望大致平衡，2026-27年度可以恢復盈餘。經濟持續向好，亦會令各項稅收及土地相關收入回到較高水平。加快「北都」建設及其它基建工務工程會帶來赤字，但司長預測2026-27年度開始逐年下降。總體而言，我們支持司長擴大發債規模的政策方向，在仍然穩健及可控的債務水平下，投資未來，重塑經濟動力。香港董事學會簡介香港董事學會（簡稱「HKIoD」或「學會」）為香港代表專業董事的首要組織，其宗旨是促進所有公司的持久成就；為達成使命，學會致力提倡優秀企業管治與釐訂相關標準，以及協助董事的專業發展。憑藉由來自上市公司及非上市公司的董事組成之會員基礎，學會致力為董事提供教育項目及資訊服務，並代表董事發聲。學會具國際視野及多元文化，採用兩文三語經營業務。香港董事學會為「環球董事學會聯盟」即Global Network of Director Institutes的成員，該聯盟匯集世界各地代表董事的翹楚學會。網址 http://www.hkiod.com。傳媒查詢：王俊泳先生(電話﹕2889 1414；電郵﹕wing.wong@hkiod.com；傳真﹕2889 9982） Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the 2025-26 Budget announced this morning by the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Paul Chan.The Budget introduces a series of measures centred around technological innovation to empower industrial development and facilitate the continuous growth of SMEs and start-ups. The measures also help attract diverse sources of investment and promote mega events to comprehensively engage businesses, capital and talent. They also strive to accelerate development of the new quality productive forces to drive high-quality economic growth in Hong Kong.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam believes that the series of measures in the Budget, including the injection of funds into the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) and the SME Export Marketing Fund, offers concrete support to SMEs amid a challenging economic evnrionment. The Budget also proposes measure that help consolidate Hong Kong's advantages around its “eight centres” positioning boosting future growth and prosperity.Dr Lam added: “The Budget mentions initiatives to strengthen assistance for local SMEs to explore the mainland market and increase e-commerce sales. This year, the HKTDC will launch the ‘E-commerce Express’ in collaboration with major e-commerce platforms and industry experts. Through a series of thematic training seminars and one-on-one advisory services, this initiative aims to enhance Hong Kong businesses' understanding of mainland e-commerce and online platforms, offering comprehensive support for SMEs intending to expand into the mainland e-commerce market. The upcoming second edition of the Hong Kong Shopping Festival in August serves as the flagship event of this initiative, offering Hong Kong businesses hands-on experience using e-commerce platforms to explore the mainland market and enhance the visibility of their products and brands. The HKTDC will work closely with the Trade and Industry Department to enhance mentorship schemes, empowering Hong Kong businesses to effectively leverage mainland e-commerce and online platforms to promote their products.”The Budget also proposes various measures to promote innovation and technology development, with increasing exposure for local tech products being an important component. The HKTDC will launch a thematic pop-up display area to its Hong Kong Design Gallery, as well as at exhibition venues during major exhibitions, to showcase local high-quality and innovative technology products to local and overseas buyers and consumers.The HKTDC will closely collaborate with local education and research institutions to provide more physical product showcases and sales platforms for Hong Kong technology enterprises and start-ups. These partnerships will help Hong Kong research companies build their product brand image, while raising the visibility of Hong Kong brands among local and international buyers.In strengthening Hong Kong's role as a superconnector and super value-adder, the Budget mentions that the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, in collaboration with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) and the HKTDC, will host the inaugural Hong Kong Global Financial and Industry Summit this year. By leveraging Hong Kong's financial strengths, the new Summit will further enhance international industrial cooperation to attract capital and businesses to Hong Kong. The HKTDC is also enhancing project connections and deal-making promotion at the Belt and Road Summit, focusing on green development and innovative technology, positioning Hong Kong as a commercial hub for Belt and Road.The HKTDC will continue to closely cooperate with the HKSAR Government, actively promoting Hong Kong's advantages to global markets, while attracting international financial and business leaders to explore global market opportunities through the Hong Kong platform.The HKTDC will continue to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness and international connections. In the 2025-26 fiscal year, the HKTDC will focus on three main areas:1.Reinforcing Hong Kong’s unique position as a resilient and connected global business hub, while strengthening its integration into national development as well as its role as a superconnector and super value-adder;2.Fortifying Hong Kong’s competitiveness by embracing innovation and sustainable development to support the national new quality productive forces strategy, while seizing opportunities arising from global trends;3.Building the next generation of connected and future-ready SMEs and start-ups, while fast-tracking SMEs’ digital transformation.For more details, please refer to this press release.Media enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Agnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgSam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569 Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgTo view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.