Finance · Energy
Brisbane, Queensland--(ACN Newswire - September 8, 2026) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the launch of the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team which has been performing business development in their various country markets since early 2026. The GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team is initially based in India, South Korea, and the Japan and Singapore, in addition to the team in Australia, as seen in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Photos of some of the GMG Asia Pacific Sales & Marketing Team including the teams (from left to right) Singapore, Japan, India, Korea and Australia.
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Craig Nicol, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of GMG, commented: "The launch of our dedicated Asia Pacific Sales Team marks an important step in GMG's global commercialisation strategy. Having spent much of my career building and leading sales and marketing teams across Asia Pacific, I understand firsthand the scale of opportunity these markets represent for graphene-enhanced thermal, lubricant and energy storage solutions. India, South Korea, Japan and South-East Asia are home to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing manufacturing, automotive, electronics and data-centre industries, and together with Australia and New Zealand they represent a natural extension of our go-to-market footprint. Our new team has already been engaging directly with customers and channel partners across the region since early 2026, and we are encouraged by the level of interest and early traction we are seeing. This regional build-out complements our recent production milestones, including the start-up of our Gen 2.0 graphene production plant, and positions GMG to convert growing global demand into commercial outcomes across some of the most important industrial economies in the world."
Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of GMG, commented: "The Board is very pleased to see GMG take this next step in its international growth strategy. Establishing a dedicated presence in Asia Pacific is a logical and important move given the depth of industrial activity in these markets and their relevance to GMG's core product lines in thermal management, lubricants and energy storage. This is a region I know well from my own experience helping international companies establish and scale operations in Asia, and I am confident that GMG's new team will be well placed to build the relationships and market knowledge required to succeed there. The Board looks forward to updating shareholders on the team's progress as it builds out its pipeline across India, South Korea, Japan, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand."
About GMG
GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.
The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines. GMG is also developing a graphene coolant additive focused on energy saving for data centres and industrial cooling applications.
In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of GMG Graphene Batteries. GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:
Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
Develop Next-Generation Battery
Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability
For further information please contact:
Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041
www.graphenemg.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. These statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include, without limitation, statements regarding: the Company's launch and continued operation of the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team; the Team's business development activities and its ability to build relationships, market knowledge and sales pipeline in India, South Korea, Japan, South-East Asian, Australian and New Zealand markets; the size, growth and commercial opportunity represented by these markets for GMG's products, including THERMAL-XR®, G® LUBRICANT, G FLUID™ and graphene-based energy storage solutions; GMG's expectations regarding customer and channel partner interest and engagement in the Asia Pacific region; the Company's plans to expand its regional sales, marketing and business development presence and resourcing over time; the anticipated contribution of the Asia Pacific Sales Team to GMG's broader global commercialisation and revenue growth strategy; and GMG's intentions with respect to converting regional business development activity into commercial orders and revenue.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions that: the Company's operational and strategic progress will continue; the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team will be able to successfully identify, engage and convert customers and channel partners in its target markets; demand for GMG's products in India, South Korea, Japan, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand will develop in line with management's expectations; the Company will have sufficient management, financial and operational resources to support the Team's ongoing activities and any future expansion; general economic, business and market conditions in the region will remain stable and supportive of GMG's commercialisation efforts; the Company's cash position and business fundamentals remain strong; and no material adverse regulatory, trade or currency developments will impede the Team's business development activities.
Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation, fluctuations in the Company's share price that may increase the warrant liability; the risk that the GMG Asia Pacific Sales Team is unable to generate customer interest, sales pipeline or orders within the timeframe or at the scale currently anticipated; the risk that market adoption of GMG's products in Asia Pacific markets is slower or smaller than anticipated; competition from existing or new market participants in the region; risks associated with operating in multiple international jurisdictions, including differing regulatory, trade, customs and import requirements, language and cultural factors, and reliance on local distributors or partners; foreign exchange volatility affecting the cost or profitability of regional operations; failure to achieve operational or commercial milestones; inability to commercialise products; changes in accounting standards; adverse market conditions; and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Sep 8 · 12:29·ACN Newswire
Automotive
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Sep 8 · 12:02·GlobeNewswire
SaaS · Automotive
NEW YORK, Sept 8, 2026 - TripGift, the multi-award-winning global Travel Value Platform, today announced the launch of its next-generation platform, expanding how organizations can integrate travel value into customer, partner and employee programs.
Building on TripGift's established global travel gifting and redemption capabilities, the platform brings together its eight proprietary travel gift brands, Travel Value API, Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers and travel redemption platform.
TripGift's market-leading platform enables travel gift cards to be purchased in 103 currencies and redeemed across more than 180 countries, with access to 2.9 million+ travel and lifestyle booking options, including 2.8 million accommodations, 600 airlines, 30,000 mobility locations, 50,000 tours and activities and 65,000 live events.
Through specialized booking engines and dynamic packaging, recipients can redeem across flights, stays, car rentals, ground transportation, tours, activities and events, including Event + Hotel and Event + Hotel + Flight packages. Apple Pay and Google Pay, alongside major global payment methods, provide a fast and secure checkout experience.
The launch comes as organizations continue to invest in flexible rewards and travel incentives. According to the Incentive Research Foundation's 2026 research, nearly 70% of North American organizations and just under 60% of European organizations anticipate increased gift card use in 2026, while 75% of incentive travel buyers expect budgets to match or outpace inflation.
TripGift's Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers enable organizations to issue programmable travel value configured for specific destinations, travel categories, brands or experiences. Through the Travel Value API, organizations can integrate travel value directly into reward, incentive, loyalty and promotional programs.
Built around an API-first architecture, TripGift enables financial institutions, loyalty providers, insurers, retailers, employers, airlines, tourism organizations and global brands to deploy travel value at scale.
"This represents the biggest evolution in TripGift's history," said Cary George, Founder and CEO of TripGift.
"We have built on our foundations in global travel gifting to create a next-generation platform that brings together gift cards, rewards, incentives, promotional value and travel redemption. It gives our partners greater flexibility in how they use travel and experiences to engage, incentivize and reward their customers, employees and communities around the world.
"Our ambition is to continue redefining how travel value is created, gifted and redeemed globally. Our mission remains simple: to make travel the world's favourite gift by making it easier to gift, reward, distribute and experience travel anywhere in the world."
About TripGift®
TripGift is a multi-award-winning global closed-loop Travel Value Platform spanning eight travel gift brands and providing Travel Value APIs, Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers and travel redemption marketplaces across 103 currencies and more than 180 countries.
Contact Information
Cary George
CEO
pr@tripgift.com
SOURCE: TripGift
Sep 8 · 11:30·ACN Newswire
Automotive
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SaaS · Automotive
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Sep 8 · 07:00·Hyundai Motor Company
Finance · SaaS
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Sep 8 · 06:00·PR Newswire
Finance · AI
HONGKONG/BEIJING, Sept 8, 2026 - September 7, 2026, Crealights (01191.HK) today officially announced a landmark partnership, establishing a long-term, in-depth strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS, "GF"), a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. Leveraging GF's industry-leading silicon photonics technology, Crealights will vigorously advance the engineering deployment and mass production of its 6.4T NPO (Near-Package Optics) products, accelerating the industrialization of next-generation AI silicon photonic interconnect technologies. This strategic move will empower Crealights to consolidate its domestic market position while continuously expanding its footprint in North America and its global business landscape, marking a new phase in the company's global commercialization journey.
Currently, global AI computing clusters are rapidly evolving from horizontal scaling (Scale-out) to vertical scaling (Scale-up). Facing the extreme demands of 10,000-card-scale hyperscale data centers for bandwidth density, power efficiency, and latency, Near-Package Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) have emerged as mainstream solutions to overcome next-generation AI interconnect bottlenecks. By integrating and packaging the optical engine directly adjacent to the compute chip, these technologies significantly shorten the optoelectronic signal transmission path. Backed by its comprehensive and mature full-stack silicon photonic technology moat in both NPO and CPO, Crealights has taken the lead in launching 3.2T and 6.4T NPO optical engine products, demonstrating a robust technological advantage in next-generation high-speed AI interconnects.
To comprehensively solidify the technological foundation for high-density optical interconnects in next-generation AI systems, Crealights has entered into a deep partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF). By deeply integrating GF's silicon photonics platform with SCALE™ Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, Crealights continues to build a comprehensive advantage integrating photonic integration, high-performance RF CMOS, advanced optical devices, and fiber optic connectivity. Currently, Crealights is collaborating with GF to establish a broad ecosystem of partners spanning design, packaging, connectivity, and system layers, fully supporting the deployment and implementation of diverse next-generation optical architectures.
Meanwhile, leveraging GF’s scalable global manufacturing footprint and proven high-volume production capabilities, Crealights has established a "dual-track" global manufacturing system that operates in parallel both domestically and internationally. Through the efficient synergy of capacity at home and abroad, this strong alliance has not only significantly shortened the R&D cycle for next-generation optical interconnect products, but also achieved end-to-end integration across the entire chain—from local chip design to scaled delivery for customers in North America and worldwide. Together, they are paving a clear path from technology development to large-scale commercialization, effectively addressing the increasingly urgent demand for optical connectivity in AI computing clusters and hyperscale data centers.
A spokesperson for Crealights stated: "Having consolidated our position in the domestic AI computing infrastructure market, Crealights is now driving its global expansion with core NPO and CPO technologies. Adding GF's global manufacturing network and silicon photonics process technology to our current silicon photonics ecosystem ensures a stable supply of next-generation silicon photonic products and completes the commercial closed-loop from local R&D to global delivery, continuously providing core interconnect solutions for large-scale AI computing clusters worldwide."
Thomas Barber, Vice President of Communications Infrastructure and Data Center End Markets at GlobalFoundries, commented: "Crealights' comprehensive full-stack silicon photonic design capabilities are highly aligned with GF's strengths in scaled wafer manufacturing. Through global capacity synergy and advanced packaging technology empowerment, both parties will drive the large-scale market deployment of Crealights' products in North America and globally, jointly promoting the widespread application of silicon photonic technology in global AI computing infrastructure."
Looking ahead, Crealights will continue to deepen their collaboration with GF across three key areas: joint R&D of cutting-edge technologies, global manufacturing capacity synergy, and the industrialization of NPO and CPO, as well as the co-building of the industry ecosystem. This will drive the global scaled deployment of silicon photonic solutions, unlocking more technological possibilities for AI-driven diverse application scenarios.
About Crealights
Crealights is a globally leading provider of AI silicon photonic interconnect solutions, dedicated to delivering high-speed, low-power optical interconnect products for AI data centers and hyperscale computing clusters. The company possesses end-to-end technical capabilities spanning silicon photonic chip design, wafer testing, and optical module manufacturing. Its core product portfolio covers 400G, 800G and 1.6T optical modules, Active Optical Cables (AOC), as well as NPO and CPO optical engines. Backed by its deep domestic industry foundation and global capacity layout, Crealights has become a key player in global AI computing interconnects.For more information, visit www.crealights.com.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for automotive, aerospace and defense, data center, smart mobile devices, internet of things and other high-growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, please follow the WeChat Official Account: GLOBALFOUNDRIES_CN.
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Sep 8 · 05:00·ACN Newswire
Automotive · Sports
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Sep 8 · 05:00·Newsfile
SaaS · Energy
HONG KONG, Sept 8, 2026 - 7 September 2026, Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual premier fashion event and a flagship event of the third Hong Kong Fashion Fest concluded successfully on 5 September. The highlight of the closing evening was the grand finale of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2026 (YDC), where 10 up-and-coming local fashion designers unleashed their potential. Drawing from personal experiences and inner emotions, their collections told unique stories through distinctive tailoring and materials. Featuring a diverse range of vivid styles, the designs perfectly echoed this year's YDC promotional theme, "YOU." and featured a high-standard runway show for the audience. The evening welcomed a legion of celebrities and artists including Will Or, elka@Lolly Talk, Kaki Sham, Crystal Cheung, Ah Mui, Rachel Leung, Yatho Wong, Dylan So, Karl Ting, William Chang and Irving Cheung adding glamour and excitement to the competition as they showed their support and cheered on the participating designers.
Will Or(wearing MARCCH)
elka@Lolly Talk(wearing gnastiy.com)
Kaki Sham(wearing MARCCH, STUDIO REDEMPTIVE)
Crystal Cheung(wearing elio, KOWLOON CITY BOY)
Rachel Leung(wearing BICY YIP, elio, JACL)
Yatho Wong(wearing MARCCH, YAMA GUEST, KOWLOON CITY BOY)
After careful deliberation, a panel of professional judges selected four major award winners from the 10 finalists’ collections. Tsui Ao Lung emerged as Champion with his outstanding design and received a cash prize of HK$60,000 and an overseas internship sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd. Cheang King Tung, Kenneth received the Excellence Award and Best Art Direction Award, securing a cash prize of HK$40,000, an overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK for the former, and collecting a cash prize of HK$10,000, a five-day course at VOGUE College of Fashion in London and an overseas study trip sponsored by VOGUE Hong Kong, with a total value of HK$30,000, for the latter. The “My Favourite Collection” Award, decided by public voting, went to Lam Chun Ni, Jenny, who was awarded a HK$30,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificate sponsored by Hysan.
Champion
Designer: Tsui Ao Lung
Design: The Tide
The design: “In truth, everyone is the same—we are all inside one massive ‘raging tide.’
“The Tide” takes inspiration from a classic Cantopop hit Kuang Chao. Through the four stages of a woman’s life, the collection depicts the ebbs, flows and turbulence of human existence driven by emotion and destiny.
Prizes: Cash prize of HK$60,000, an overseas study trip sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd.
The full list of winners from YDC 2026 is as follows:
Champion: Tsui Ao Lung; Design: ”The Tide”
Excellence Award: Cheang King Tung, Kenneth; Design: ”NOSTALGIA”
Best Art Direction Award: Cheang King Tung, Kenneth; Design: ”NOSTALGIA”
My Favourite Collection Award: Lam Chun Ni, Jenny; Design: ”The Old Si-Fut and New Chai”
Tsui Ao Lung, winner of the Champion title, presented a collection titled “The Tide", which takes inspiration from a classic Cantopop hit Kuang Chao. Through the four stages of a woman’s life, the collection depicts the ebbs, flows and turbulence of human existence driven by emotion and destiny. Reflecting on the demanding creative process, Mr Tsui shared: "My immediate feeling upon winning is sheer exhaustion, as this collection required extensive handcrafting. I deliberately chose artisanal materials that are a stark departure from mainstream fabrics. I believe this award will bring more visibility, but more importantly, participating in YDC has helped me truly discover my future direction and the design aesthetic I am committed to pursuing."
Excellence Award and Best Art Direction winner Cheang King Tung, Kenneth presented the collection “NOSTALGIA”. Drawing inspiration from the 1983 film Nostalghia, the work explores the concepts of homeland, distance and yearning, translating his memories of Hong Kong into the language of clothing. The collection draws inspiration from Hong Kong's humid air, harbours, fishing villages, typhoon shelters and industrial landscapes. Through hand-dyeing, sewing, and experimental material treatments, it showcases the traces left behind by the passage of time. Each piece is like a poem written to Hong Kong, documenting memories, emotions, and the connection between people and the city. Sharing his thoughts after the win, Mr Cheang said: "Participating in this year's YDC has been incredibly rewarding. I am very happy that my non-mainstream work has gained mainstream recognition on the YDC platform, which further affirms my future creative direction. I believe the winning edge of my work lies in presenting a relatively complete worldview, and my method of expression was also more dramatic."
The My Favourite Collection Award was decided by public voting and the winner was Lam Chun Ni, Jenny for the collection "The Old Si-Fut and New Chai”. The work is set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s workplace culture, exploring the dynamic between the veteran "old-timers" (si-futs) and the "rookies" (new chais). She translates common workplace dictums—such as "be humble", "talk less" and "endure hardship before you succeed"—into design elements. Through variations in garment structure, proportions, and details, she captures a state of mind caught between wanting to follow the rules and the urge to rebel, as well as the growth process from imitation and integration to a re-evaluation of young people.
Sharing her thoughts after the win, Ms Lam said: "Joining YDC has given me many opportunities for growth and exposure, and I am very glad that my work can be seen by more people. Thank you all for supporting this theme. Perhaps the 'old-timer' workplace phenomenon resonates deeply with everyone, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for me. Winning this award is all thanks to the immense support my friends and family have continuously given me."
Internationally renowned judging panel praises show for perfect fusion of Hong Kong culture and creativity
This year’s YDC featured a distinguished judging panel comprising seasoned professionals from the fashion industry and media. The panel was chaired by Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, who served as Chief Judge. The VIP Judge role was taken up by Rok Hwang, founder and Creative Director of ROKH. Overseas Judge Olya Kuryshchuk, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of 1 Granary, was unable to attend the event in person buy she reviewed the shortlisted entries and provided her expert feedback ahead of the judging process. Other esteemed judges included Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Merchandising Planning and Business Development at I.T; Jonathan Lee, Co-founder of The Molecule; Cherry Mui, Editorial Director of Vogue Hong Kong; and Kieran Ho, Senior Vice President of Hong Kong at PURPLE.
VIP Judge Rok Hwang expressed his appreciation for the young contestants and their energy. “YDC is an outstanding stage for young fashion designers. The show was energetic and inspiring, showcasing a brilliant mixture of Hong Kong culture and creative energy. The winning collection truly stood out in terms of emotion and color, paired with a dramatic entrance. Once again I want to congratulate all the winners and send my best wishes to them.”
Mentoring the YDC contestants this year were Alex Po and Derek Cheng, founders of PONDER.ER. Drawing on their extensive industry experience, the duo provided valuable guidance to the 10 finalists throughout the competition.
MINI HK has been the lead sponsor of the YDC for ten consecutive years. To celebrate this milestone, nine YDC alumni winners was invited to create a series of Iconic 3-Door All Electric MINI Cooper and the Stylish yet playful All Electric MINI Aceman 5-door car-wrap graphics, forming a one-of-a-kind limited-edition collection. The tenth design was created by the winner of the MINI-sponsored award at YDC 2026, bringing together YDC 2026’s theme, “YOU.”, and MINI HK’s “Express Yourself” philosophy. The collaboration encourages every driver to express their individuality in their own way.
Beyond the exclusive car-wrap designs, MINI Hong Kong also presented a special stage programme at the Grand Final, featuring local actors alongside real MINI owners to share the stories behind their journeys with MINI. The performance brought together 16 local actors, members of the public and also MINI loyalists, including Kaki Sham, Crystal Cheung, Ah Mui, Rachel Leung, Yatho Wong, Dylan So, Amy Echulace, Ocean On, Ray So, Saito Chong, Cheuk laam, and DongDong, creating a heartfelt and inspiring experience on the YDC stage.
Pictured from left to right are: Kieran Ho, Senior Vice President of Hong Kong at PURPLE; Cherry Mui, Editorial Director of Vogue Hong Kong; Jessica Chung, Regional MINI Manager; Ray Leung, Managing Director, BMW Concessionaires (HK) Limited, Hong Kong & Macau; Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC, Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Rok Hwang, Founder and Creative Director, ROKH; Maggie Chui, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Hysan Development; Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Business Development, I.T; Jonathan Lee, Co-founder of The Molecule; Tsui Ao Lung, Champion of YDC 2026; Kenneth Cheang, Excellence Award & Best Art Direction Winner; and Jenny Lam, My Favourite Collection Winner.
EXCELLENCE AWARD and BEST ART DIRECTION
Designer: Cheang King Tung, Kenneth
Design: NOSTALGIA
The design: “Through this collection, I want to present the Hong Kong that I see”
“NOSTALGIA” draws inspiration from the 1983 film Nostalghia. Through an exploration of "homeland," "distance," and "yearning," he translates his feelings for Hong Kong into a poem written through clothes. Rather than re-creating specific scenes from the movie, the collection extracts its emotions and rhythm, transforming them into a sensory language unique to his relationship with the city.
Prizes (Excellence Award): Cash prize of HK$40,000, an overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK.
Prizes (BEST ART DIRECTION): Cash prize of HK$10,000, a 5-day course at VOGUE College of Fashion in London and an overseas study trip sponsored by VOGUE Hong Kong, with a total value of HK$ 30,000.
MY FAVOURITE COLLECTION
Designer: Lam Chun Ni, Jenny
Design: The Old Si-Fut and New Chai
The design: “I want to use design to respond to these words”
“The Old Si-Fut and New Chai” is set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s workplace, exploring the dynamic between the veteran "old-timers" (si-futs) and the "rookies" (new chais). She translates common workplace dictums—such as "be humble," "talk less," and "endure hardship before you succeed"—into design elements, capturing a state of mind caught between wanting to follow the rules and the urge to rebel.
Prizes: HK$ 30,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificate sponsored by Hysan
For more photos from the grand finale, please visit: https://bit.ly/466pyDc
Saito Chong
(wearing YAMA GUEST)
Dong Dong (left, wearing elio) and Cheuk Laam (right, wearing STUDIO REDEMPTIVE)
Karl Ting
(wearing Voyage)
Inky Leong
(wearing KOWLOON CITY BOY)
William Chang
Ah Mui (left, wearing BICY YIP, elio), Amy Echulace (centre, wearing JACL, elio), Jason Hong (right, wearing MARCCH, KOWLOON CITY BOY)
MINI Guest Benny (left, wearing KOWLOON CITY BOY), his father (centre, wearing STUDIO REDEMPTIVE, KOWLOON CITY BOY, elio), Dylan So (right, MOODLABBYLORRAINE, KOWLOON CITY BOY)
Ocean On (left, wearing BICY YIP) and Ray So (right, wearing STUDIO REDEMPTIVE, YAMA GUEST)
MINI HK has been the lead sponsor of the YDC for ten consecutive years. To celebrate this milestone, nine YDC alumni winners was invited to create a series of Iconic 3-Door All Electric MINI Cooper and the Stylish yet playful All Electric MINI Aceman 5-door car-wrap graphics, forming a one-of-a-kind limited-edition collection.
The tenth design was created by the winner of the MINI-sponsored award at YDC 2026, bringing together YDC 2026’s theme, “YOU.”, and MINI HK’s “Express Yourself” philosophy. The collaboration encourages every driver to express their individuality in their own way.
Pictured from left to right in back row are: Jason, Amy, Crystal, Zoey (little girl), Dong Dong, Cheuk Laam
Pictured from left to right in second row are: Kaki, Ah Mui, Rachel, Ada, Saito, Dylan So, Benny Father, Benny, Yatho, Ocean, Ray
Pictured from left to right in front row are: Designers K Ng, Lau Hei, Wilson Choi, Toki Wong, Louis Chow, Bicy Yeung, Johnson Chong
FASHIONALLY COLLECTIONS #26
FASHIONALLY.COM, dedicated to promoting young Hong Kong designers, also hosted several presentations. FASHIONALLY COLLECTION #26 showcased the latest works of MARCCH, MURFI LAU, and OUS; while phenotypsetter, Oplus2, and Szmannie launched their new collections via FASHIONALLY Presentation.
FASHIONALLY COLLECTION #26
MARRCH / Theme: “Decay”
MURFI LAU / Theme: “Faust of Victoria”
OUS / Theme: “Hex-Grid Domain”
For further details regarding the FASHIONALLY designers and their collections, please refer to the following link: here
FASHIONALLY Presentation: phenotypsetter
Theme: Layers of Spontaneity
The collection, Layers of Spontaneity, captures the poetic transition from a workspace "mess" to an intentional masterpiece. It is an attitude rendered in cloth—where rigid tailoring meets the fluid decay of found textiles. Through an exclusive monochromatic lens, the collection utilizes unconventional silhouettes, tactile fabric manipulations, upcycled elements, and spontaneous layering to build a narrative of textured imperfection. It is a celebration of the impromptu touch, inviting the individual to co-create the final silhouette.
FASHIONALLY Presentation: Oplus2
Theme: My Wayward One
The new collection explores the transformative power of form and structure through the lens of “flower structure”—how petals, stems, and branching forms create both stability and effortless movement. Inspired by the way flowers are engineered by nature, the collection interprets floral geometry as a foundation for personal expression, turning organic design language into wearable silhouettes.
FASHIONALLY Presentation: Szmannie
Theme: The Devotion
Inspired by 1920s Art Deco, this collection fuses bold geometric lines with delicate Oriental grace. We celebrate the independent woman through ethereal feather accents, intricate embroidery, and artisanal layering. Each piece balances vintage opulence with modern architectural silhouettes, embodying a spirit that is free, resilient, and unapologetic. In the heart of winter, these designs stand as a testament to the power of feminine autonomy, blending rich textures and precise craftsmanship to create an elegant, contemporary aesthetic that defies compromise.
Photo download: https://bit.ly/4xG73RY
Websites
CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk
Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/en/YDC
Background information, collection details and photos of the 10 YDC finalists are available for download at this link: here
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About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 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 the Chinese Mainland, 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
About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
About Hong Kong Fashion Fest
Announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
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