Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US) founder Jeff Bezos said private space company Blue Origin may seek an IPO in the coming years after raising USD10 billion from external investors for the first time.

Blue Origin is a major competitor to Elon Musk's SpaceX (SPCX.US). Bezos said he has personally invested USD28 billion in Blue Origin since founding the company in 2000.

The Wall Street Journal had reported in September this year that Blue Origin's latest funding round valued the company at USD140 billion.
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Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), said global vehicle sales numbered 63.43 million units in 8M26, while global new energy passenger vehicle (NEV-PV) sales reached 15.7 million units, up 15% YoY.

Among them, NEV sales in August numbered 2.23 million units, up 16% YoY, with growth returning to historically normal levels. The penetration rate of NEVs reached 24.5% in 8M26, of which BEVs accounted for 17.3%, and PHEVs accounted for 7.5%. Hybrid vehicles achieved an outstanding 8% share.

In light of factors including high tariffs and price increases following the cancellation of NEV subsidies, US NEV sales in August sank 44% YoY to 110,000 units. US NEV sales in 8M26 totaled 820,000 units, down 31% YoY. Europe's NEV passenger vehicle sales reached 3.86 million units in 2025, representing a YoY hike of 960,000 units, or 33%. Preliminary statistics showed that Europe's NEV-PV sales in August grew 33% YoY to 320,000 units, while sales in 8M26 added 34% YoY to 3.12 million units.
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US President Donald Trump will award medals to multiple technology industry executives at a science summit on Thursday (8th) US time. CNBC confirmed the news.

The White House said Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX (SPCX.US) and Tesla (TSLA.US), will receive the National Medal of Science. Other award recipients include Google co-founder Sergey Brin, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) CEO Jensen Huang, and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD.US) CEO Lisa Su. Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL.US) founder Michael Dell and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) CEO Satya Nadella will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

The event is named "Science: A New Golden Age Summit". Fox News first reported the news.
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) said its new laptops equipped with NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) AI chips will start at USD2,599, aiming to bring more AI functions to consumer devices.

Pavan Davuluri, Executive Vice President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, said at a company event in San Francisco on Wednesday (7th) that the Surface Laptop Ultra is now available for pre-order and will begin shipping on October 16. The computer features a magnetic USB-C connector similar to the MagSafe charging connector of Apple Inc. (AAPL.US).
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Samsung Electronics said robust demand for AI chips is expected to drive 3Q operating profit to surge nearly 8x YoY to KRW107.4 trillion (approximately USD80.17 billion), slightly above market expectations of KRW106.1 trillion. It also marks the first time quarterly operating profit has exceeded KRW100 trillion.

Samsung Electronics shares opened higher but later turned lower this morning (8th), and last dropped 0.9% at KRW266,250.
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SHANGHAI, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi AppTec, a leading global pharmaceutical CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization), has received a Gold medal from EcoVadis for the third consecutive year, reflecting the Company's consistent commitment to sustainability.

EcoVadis is a leading sustainability rating agency for global supply chains. Its ratings assess companies based on 21 sustainability criteria across four main themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Under the EcoVadis assessment framework, medals are awarded based on a company's percentile ranking, with Gold reserved for the top 5% of companies globally.

"We are honored to once again receive the EcoVadis Gold Medal. This recognition reflects the significant progress we have made in implementing sustainability and responsible business practices throughout our entire value chain," said Dr. Steve Yang, Co-CEO of WuXi AppTec and Chairman of WuXi AppTec's Sustainability Committee. "We will continue to support the sustainable development of the global pharmaceutical industry, enabling our customers to bring more life-changing medicines to patients around the world and advancing our vision that 'every drug can be made, and every disease can be treated."

As an enabler of innovation, a trusted partner, and a contributor to the global pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, WuXi AppTec integrates sustainability throughout its operations in alignment with the values of its customers and partners. The Company holds some of the highest ratings awarded by leading global agencies, including an "AAA" rating from MSCI; an "A List" CDP ranking in Climate Change, Water Security, and Supplier Engagement; selection for Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook; a position in the FTSE4Good Index Series; and a "Prime" award from ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

Furthering its sustainability commitments, WuXi AppTec's near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Company is also a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), supporting its ten principles, and serves as a supplier partner to the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).

About WuXi AppTec

WuXi AppTec is a trusted partner and contributor to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, providing R&D and manufacturing services that help advance healthcare innovation. With operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, we offer integrated, end-to-end services through our unique CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization) platform. We are privileged to work alongside partners across 30+ countries, supporting their efforts to bring breakthrough treatments to patients. Guided by our vision that every drug can be made and every disease can be treated, we are committed to advancing breakthroughs for patients—one collaboration at a time. Learn more at www.wuxiapptec.com.

• XPENG's Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV G9L has successfully completed its production trial at Magna's complete vehicle facility in Graz, Austria, becoming the fourth XPENG model to be produced in Europe after the G6, G9 and P7+.

• Following the successful production trial, the first European G9L will travel 1,324 kilometers from Graz to Paris ahead of its global premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, demonstrating the vehicle's safety, charging and driving dynamics under real-world conditions enabled by the cutting-edge AI technologies.

• The G9L marks another step in XPENG's European localization strategy, combining local manufacturing in Europe with global vehicle development and standards.

GRAZ, Austria, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or "the Company," NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868), a leading global Physical AI company, today announces that its Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV G9L has successfully completed its first production trial at Magna in Graz, Austria, marking a new milestone in its European manufacturing expansion.

The G9L is the fourth XPENG model to undergo production at the Austrian facility, where XPENG's G6, G9 and P7+ are actively being produced. The milestone comes one year after XPENG and Magna began local production in Graz and signals the latest expansion of their European manufacturing partnership.

The first pre-production G9L will now travel 1,324 kilometers from Graz to Paris ahead of its global launch at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, putting the vehicle through a real-world journey focused on charging, safety and driving performance before it is displayed at XPENG's stand.

The milestone builds on XPENG's accelerating growth in Europe. The company has delivered more than 100,000 vehicles overseas to date, including over 60,000 in Europe. In France alone, more than 6,000 vehicles have been delivered since entering the market two years ago. In the second quarter of 2026, XPENG's overseas deliveries surpassed 20,000 units for the first time, up 81% year-on-year, with overseas markets contributing 25% of first-half revenue at an average selling price exceeding €40,000.

A Global Vehicle Built to Global Standards

The G9L is being developed as a global model, with plans to launch across 64 countries and regions. The vehicle has been developed and validated against global standards from the outset, and its global validation program has covered 26 countries and regions over three years, with approximately 6.74 million kilometers of road testing.

The G9L has completed 192 crash tests and more than 110 testing protocols, including validation for both left- and right-hand-drive configurations. It is engineered to meet four major global five-star safety standards (E-NCAP, A-NCAP, C-NCAP and C-IASI) and incorporates active and passive safety systems alongside redundant safety architecture.

The testing program also included an industry-first seven-stage "720-degree" safety challenge spanning land, water and air conditions.

Next-Gen AI Technology Meets Advanced Driving Dynamics

The G9L combines XPENG's latest AI capabilities with a chassis system designed to balance ride comfort and driving dynamics. Its standard chassis specification includes dual-chamber air suspension, intelligent variable damping and rear-wheel steering with up to 15 degrees of steering angle.

The rear-wheel steering system is designed to improve maneuverability at low speeds while supporting vehicle stability during higher-speed driving.

Deepening Local Manufacturing in Europe

XPENG's collaboration with Magna marks the company's first European local manufacturing program. Production at Magna's Graz facility officially began in the third quarter of 2025. One year into the partnership, the two companies are expanding their cooperation to support XPENG's growing portfolio of vehicles for European and global markets.

The G9L will be manufactured at Magna's Graz facility, a site with a long-standing track record in producing vehicles for premium automotive brands, combining Magna's experience in high-end vehicle manufacturing with XPENG's advanced electric vehicle and AI technologies.

"The G9L marks another important milestone in our collaboration with XPENG," said Roland Prettner, President of Magna Complete Vehicles. "It demonstrates how strong teamwork can translate XPENG's product vision and technical requirements into robust production processes, supported by our vehicle manufacturing expertise and a shared commitment to quality."

"The latest production milestone represents an important step in our journey from entering Europe to building for Europe. By combining global vehicle development and AI technology with established local manufacturing expertise, we are bringing the next-gen XPENG vehicles closer to customers in Europe and around the world," said Zhang Li, Vice President of Global Manufacturing at XPENG.

From Graz to Paris for the Global Premiere

The first European pre-production G9L will leave Graz for Paris ahead of its global debut on October 12. The 1,324-kilometer journey will provide a real-world demonstration of the vehicle's charging capability, safety systems and driving performance across Europe.

At the Paris Motor Show, XPENG will officially unveil the G9L to global audiences and open orders for its Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV, representing the latest step in its expansion of its European manufacturing and product portfolio as the company continues to develop vehicles to global standards and produce them locally to serve customers worldwide.

If you are interested in XPENG's Paris Motor Show event, please contact:
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XPENG Paris Motor Show Press Kit:
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About XPENG

XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation of XPENG powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer, and better for users worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

NBA legend Ray Allen and Ding Yanyuhang engage with the community on opening day

Bringing together youth from and the Greater Bay Area to foster exchange and inclusion

MACAO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With The NBA China Games 2026 set to take place in Macao, Sands China has once again partnered with NBA Cares to present the five-day "NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026" from Oct. 7 to 11. Bringing together NBA legends and current players to engage with the community through a series of inclusive sports activities and interactive experiences, the initiative extends the impact of the world-class basketball event into the Macao community, while promoting social inclusion, inspiring positive youth development, and demonstrating care for the local community through meaningful action.

Youth Day, which marked the first event of the Impact Week, took place today (Oct. 7) at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. This year, the initiative expanded its reach to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), bringing together 150 young basketball players aged 11 to 14 from eight Macao schools, namely Yuet Wah College, Instituto Salesiano, Lou Hau High School, Keang Peng School, Pui Ching Middle School, Sacred Heart Canossian College (English Section), Pui Va Middle School, and Escola da Sagrada Familia, as well as 50 young players from Hong Kong and mainland GBA cities.

The participating GBA youth took part in professional training sessions led by NBA legend Ray Allen –– a two-time NBA champion, 10-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA Team, member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, and 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee –– together with NBA coaches, renowned Chinese basketball player Ding Yanyuhang, and China women's basketball national team player Zhang Ziyu.

The event aimed to give young people from across the GBA the opportunity to engage closely with world-class basketball talent and enhance their basketball skills, while fostering interaction and exchange among youth from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Through building friendships and sharing experiences, Youth Day encouraged participants to develop self-confidence and teamwork, while further strengthening connections among young people across the GBA. Together with Sands China executives and Sands Cares Ambassadors, the event attracted a total of 300 participants.

Friendly matches brought together young players from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, who first underwent professional fitness assessments and took part in a basketball clinic led by NBA coaches, receiving training in footwork, ball-handling, and offensive and defensive techniques. They were then selected to form mixed teams comprising players from across the three regions to compete in separate boys' and girls' matches. NBA legend Ray Allen and NBA coaches served as mentors throughout, offering hands-on guidance and sharing valuable on-court experience. The young athletes honed their basketball skills and forged friendships in a spirited and enthusiastic environment, demonstrating the power of sport to transcend geographical boundaries and bring young people together.

Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said: "Our heartfelt thanks go to the Macao SAR government and all sectors of the community for their tremendous support, which has enabled us to leverage The NBA China Games, a world-class sporting event, for a second consecutive year to bring positivity and care into the community. We not only present this top-notch basketball competition to residents and visitors, but also draw on this platform to connect with the local community and create valuable opportunities for people from various sectors of society to engage and learn from NBA legends, fully embodying the commitment of Sands Cares and NBA Cares to giving back to the community. This year, we expanded participation in Youth Day to the Greater Bay Area, giving more young people the opportunity to receive firsthand guidance and inspiration from world-class players, while strengthening connections among youth across the region. We also organised the Her Time To Play seminar, inviting accomplished women to share their personal growth stories with young people, encouraging the youth to build confidence and pursue their dreams. Looking ahead, Sands China will continue to fully support the Macao SAR government's direction of promoting economic diversification, while deepening the synergy of sports and tourism, further enhancing Macao's status as a City of Sports, and injecting sustained vitality into its position as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure."

The event also featured an individual skills challenge for young players, testing their speed, basketball skills and concentration through a series of challenges, including cone dribbling, precision passing and sprint layups. Following the spirited competition, an awards ceremony was held to recognise the outstanding young players for their exceptional performances.

A Her Time To Play seminar was also held, with NBA's associate vice president and head of international basketball relations Dawn Smyth; Dallas Mavericks' chief communications officer Gina Miller; Houston Rockets' president Gretchen Sheirr; and Sands China's senior vice president and chief marketing officer of resort marketing DeVonne Iao joining as guest speakers to share their experiences of personal and career development. From striving for excellence in sport to navigating career choices, they shared insights with the young participants and encouraged them to build confidence and pursue their goals with courage.

The "NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026" is taking place over five consecutive days, Oct. 7-11, featuring a diverse programme of activities focused on youth development, healthy living and community inclusion. Current NBA players and legends will engage with communities across Macao, with the initiative seeking to extend the impact of the NBA sporting event into the community and enable more Macao residents to experience the positive energy and excitement generated by the world-class basketball event.

Tomorrow (Oct. 8), a Tip-off event for the Impact Week will take place at The Venetian Arena. Players from the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets will make a special appearance, leading Macao secondary school students in a basketball clinic and bringing the excitement and positive spirit of The NBA China Games further into the Macao community.

"NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026" is part of Sands Cares, the global corporate citizenship programme of Sands China's parent company. As an important stakeholder in the Macao community, Sands China has actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility for more than two decades. Through the programme, the company strives to connect with and serve the community, give back to society, and work alongside different sectors to build a more vibrant and inclusive Macao community.

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About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian^® Macao, The Plaza^® Macao, The Parisian^® Macao and The Londoner^® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands^® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

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

Sands Cares

A firm believer in the importance of corporate social responsibility, Sands China Ltd. engages with the local Macao community as a part of Sands Cares – the charitable giving programme of parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sands Cares integrates the company's philanthropic work worldwide in four key areas: financial giving, community problem solving and collaboration, in-kind donations, and team member volunteerism.

Key areas of Sands Cares in Macao include the Sands Cares Ambassador programme for volunteering in the local community; charitable contributions to NGOs and community organisations; and sponsorship of community events.

For more information, please visit www.sands.com/sands-cares/ 

About NBA Social Impact & Inclusion and NBA Cares

NBA Social Impact & Inclusion drives change on issues facing fans and communities by advancing needed resources and proven partners. We create data-driven strategies and programming to empower colleagues to bring their best self. NBA Cares works with NBA players and teams to highlight important issues through the NBA's digital, social and broadcast channels, live events and partnerships.

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首日邀請NBA傳奇球星雷‧阿倫Ray Allen、丁彥雨航走進社區
凝聚本澳與灣區青少年 互動交流促共融

澳門2026年10月7日 /美通社/ -- 適逢NBA中國賽2026將於澳門盛大舉行，金沙中國再度聯乘NBA關懷行動（NBA Cares），於10月7日至11日一連五日舉辦「NBA關懷行動 × 金沙關懷籃球公益周2026」，匯聚一眾NBA傳奇及現役球星走進社區，透過一系列體育共融的互動體驗，將世界級籃球盛事的影響力延伸至本澳社區，藉此推動社區共融發展、啟迪青年正向成長，以實際行動向本澳社群傳遞關愛。

公益周首場活動 ──「青少年籃球日」今日（7日）假澳門東亞運動會體育館拉開序幕。今年活動參與對象擴展至粵港澳大灣區，共邀請來自粵華中學、慈幼中學、勞校中學、鏡平學校、培正中學、嘉諾撒聖心英文中學、培華中學，以及澳門聖家學校八所澳門學校的150名11至14歲青少年球員，以及50名來自香港及大灣區內地城市的青少年，共同參與由NBA傳奇球星、兩屆NBA總冠軍、十屆NBA全明星、兩次入選All-NBA陣容、NBA 75週年紀念陣容成員、2018年入選籃球名人堂的雷‧阿倫（Ray Allen），聯同NBA教練、中國籃球名宿丁彥雨航，以及中國國家女子籃球隊成員張子宇等主持的專業訓練活動。

活動旨在讓大灣區青年近距離接觸世界籃球精英，提升籃球技巧，同時促進粵港澳三地青年交流互動，讓他們建立友誼、分享經驗，從中培養自信、團隊合作精神，並藉此深化大灣區青年的交流聯繫。連同金沙中國管理層及金沙中國關懷大使在內，是次活動共吸引300人參加。

其中「友誼交流賽」雲集粵港澳三地青年球員。一眾青年率先參與由NBA教練主持的專業體測及籃球訓練營，接受專業的步伐、運球及專業攻防等籃球訓練，其後經選拔組成跨地域混合隊伍，分別競逐男子組及女子組交流賽事。期間，NBA傳奇球星雷‧阿倫（Ray Allen）以及NBA教練親身擔任導師，在場悉心指導，分享寶貴實戰經驗。三地青年並肩作賽，在歡呼喝彩聲中切磋球技、建立友誼，充分彰顯體育跨越地域、連結青年的凝聚力。

金沙中國有限公司行政副主席王英偉博士表示：「衷心感謝澳門特區政府及社會各界的大力支持，讓我們得以連續第二年透過NBA中國賽這項世界級體育盛事，把正能量及關愛帶進社區。我們期待為市民及旅客呈獻頂尖籃球賽事的同時，善用盛事平台連繫本澳社區，為社會各界創造與NBA傳奇球星交流學習的珍貴機會，充分體現『金沙關懷』以及NBA 關懷行動回饋社會的精神。今年，我們將『青少年籃球日』參與對象擴展至粵港澳大灣區，讓更多青少年有機會親身接受世界級球員的指導與啟發，深化灣區青少年聯繫；更舉辦「女生主場」座談會，邀請傑出女性與青年交流心得，分享成長故事，鼓勵他們建立自信、追尋夢想。未來，金沙中國將繼續全力支持澳門特區政府經濟適度多元發展的施政方針，深化體育與旅遊融合發展，進一步擦亮澳門『體育之城』名片，並為『世界旅遊休閒中心』建設注入更豐富而持續的活力。」

現場亦特設「個人技巧挑戰賽」，邀請現場青少年球員參與。參賽者需完成繞樁運球、精準傳球及衝刺上籃等挑戰項目，全面考驗速度、球技與專注力。經過精彩競逐後，大會隨即舉行頒獎儀式，嘉許表現卓越的青年球員，為活動增添激勵意義。

活動當天同步舉行「女生主場」座談會，邀請NBA助理副總裁及國際籃球關係負責人Dawn Smyth、達拉斯獨行俠隊首席傳播官Gina Miller、侯斯頓火箭隊總裁Gretchen Sheirr及金沙中國有限公司高級副總裁兼首席度假村營銷總裁尤穎擔任嘉賓，分享女性成長及職涯故事，從運動場上拼搏到職涯選擇，與青年交流心得，鼓勵他們建立自信、勇於追求目標。

「NBA 關懷行動 × 金沙關懷籃球公益周」於10月7日至11日一連五日舉行，涵蓋青年發展、健康生活及社區共融等多元活動，邀請NBA現役及傳奇球星走進社區，與本澳廣泛社群交流互動，致力將NBA體育盛事的影響力延伸至社區。是次公益周參與層面廣泛，旨在讓本澳更多市民共享世界級籃球盛事。

明天（10月8日）在澳門威尼斯人綜藝館舉行公益周「啟動日」。屆時，兩支勁旅──達拉斯獨行俠隊及侯斯頓火箭隊的現役球員將親臨現場，帶領一眾本澳中學生投入籃球訓練營，將NBA中國賽的熱情與正能量進一步輻射澳門社區。

「NBA關懷行動×金沙關懷籃球公益周」為母公司「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃的一部分。作為本澳社區的重要持份者，金沙中國二十多年來積極踐行企業社會責任，旨在透過計劃連結社區、服務社群，回饋社會，與各界攜手共建更具活力、共融精神的澳門社區。

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金沙中國有限公司（香港聯交所：1928，「金沙中國」或「公司」）是一所於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司及在香港聯合交易所有限公司上市的公司。金沙中國是澳門最大的綜合度假村經營商，於路氹金光大道上設有澳門威尼斯人^®、澳門百利宮、澳門巴黎人^®，以及澳門倫敦人^® 等物業項目，同時擁有及經營位於澳門半島的澳門金沙。公司旗下的各綜合度假村集合多樣化的娛樂消閒、商務設施及客運業務，包括大型會議及展覽場地、各式餐廳食肆、購物中心、於威尼斯人綜藝館、倫敦人綜藝館、威尼斯人劇場、巴黎人劇場、倫敦人劇場及金沙劇場舉行的世界級娛樂表演，以及來往港澳的金光飛航高速渡輪服務。公司在路氹金光大道的各物業發展項目，堅定並持續地為建設澳門成為世界旅遊休閒中心貢獻力量。金沙中國是全球度假村發展商拉斯維加斯金沙集團股份有限公司（紐約證券交易所：LVS）的附屬公司。

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「金沙關懷」計劃
金沙中國有限公司不遺餘力推動及履行企業社會責任，積極參與母公司拉斯維加斯金沙集團所設立的「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃回饋澳門社區。「金沙關懷」計劃引領集團在全球各地開展慈善工作，包括經濟援助、社區援助及合作、物資捐贈及員工參與義工活動等。

「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃在澳門的主要項目包括：在澳門社區開展義務工作的金沙中國關懷大使計劃、向非牟利機構及社會企業捐款以及社區活動贊助等。

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NBA社會影響與包容部門通過整合所需資源和可靠的合作夥伴，制定數據驅動的策略和項目，以應對球迷和社區面臨的問題，影響NBA生態系統，並賦能同事以最佳狀態投入工作，推動全球範圍內的成功。NBA關懷行動與NBA球員和球隊合作，通過NBA的數字、社交媒體和電視轉播渠道、現場活動及合作夥伴關係，聚焦重要社會議題。

傳媒查詢：
金沙中國有限公司 – 企業傳訊部
胡美寶
電話：+853 8118 2268
電郵：[email protected] 

鄭文軒
電話：+853 8118 2054
電郵：[email protected]

• Becomes PUMA's largest shareholder, further strengthening ANTA Sports' globalization strategy
• Will support unlocking PUMA's potential across global markets including China, leveraging complementary strengths and multi-brand management experience
• Fully respects PUMA's deep sports heritage, distinctive brand identity and corporate culture, as well as its independent governance and brand autonomy

HONG KONG, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA Sports Products Limited, the world's leading multi-brand sportswear group ("ANTA Sports", stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), and its subsidiaries collectively the "ANTA Group" or the "Group"), today announced the completion of its acquisition of a 29.06% stake in PUMA SE from Artémis SAS, the investment company of the Pinault family, for EUR 1,505.5 million in cash. Following the receipt of all relevant regulatory approvals and the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, ANTA Sports is now the largest shareholder of PUMA.

For ANTA Sports, this investment marks a major milestone in executing its "single-focus, multi-brand, globalization" strategy and strengthening the Group's international profile, reach and competitiveness in the global sporting goods market. ANTA Sports will bring expertise to PUMA that the Group has built across multiple brands over the years, including management, retail, and global resource integration capabilities.

Ding Shizhong, Board Chairman of ANTA Sports, commented: "We are delighted to become PUMA's largest shareholder and a long-term strategic partner. The global sporting goods market continues to offer significant growth opportunities as more people embrace active lifestyles and increase their participation in sports. ANTA Sports has built its success on a multi-brand strategy. We believe the value of a multi-brand group lies in helping each brand realize its full potential by leveraging the capabilities and resources of the broader group. PUMA has a rich heritage and strong underlying brand value. We have confidence in its management team and support the strategic transformation currently underway. As a long-term shareholder, we look forward to sharing our experience and capabilities, particularly in retail and operations, while respecting PUMA's independence and brand identity. Our ambition is to support PUMA in realizing its full potential and creating lasting value for consumers around the world."

"PUMA has built one of the most recognized sports brands in the world, with a rich heritage, a deep sports credibility, a global footprint, leading innovations and strong partners. We welcome ANTA Sports as PUMA's largest shareholder and view its long-term commitment as a strong vote of confidence in our strategy, our management team and our future," said Arthur Hoeld, CEO of PUMA SE. "We look forward to building a fruitful relationship and exploring areas where our respective strengths can create sustainable value for PUMA and its shareholders on our journey to become a top 3 global sports brand."

ANTA Sports fully respects PUMA's sport heritage, distinctive brand identity and corporate culture, as well as its independent governance and brand autonomy. As previously announced, the Group will seek adequate representation on PUMA's Supervisory Board. The Group currently has no plans to make a takeover offer for PUMA.

For further information, please contact:

Media Contact
Danielle Berg, US/international, +1 214 7092300, [email protected]
Claudia Kosser, Germany, +49 162 2737953, [email protected]
Louis Hung, APAC, +852 90841801, [email protected]

Investor Contact
ANTA Sports Products Limited
Investor Relations Department
Tel:    (852) 2116 1660 
Fax:    (852) 2116 1590 
E-mail: [email protected]