HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company") (HKEX stock code: 00656) today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious "Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2026 – Platinum Award" by The Asset, a leading Asia-Pacific financial publication. Building on its Gold Award win last year, this upgrade to the Platinum Award reflects Fosun International's steadfast commitment to sustainability and its continued excellence in ESG performance.

In addition to advancing from last year's Gold Award to the Platinum Award in the main category, Fosun International earned broad acclaim from The Asset for its sustained efforts in green transition, high-quality disclosure, environmental and social responsibility, and corporate governance. Demonstrating its all-around excellence, Fosun International was also honored with four major single-category awards: "Best in Disclosure & Transition", "Best Initiative in Environmental Responsibility", "Best Initiative in Social Responsibility", and "Best Sustainability Team".

Commitment to Green Transition and Transparent Disclosure Earns Widespread Recognition for ESG Excellence

Fosun International remains steadfast in its long-term commitment to sustainability and has delivered strong results across major global ESG ratings. To date, Fosun International's MSCI ESG Rating has been upgraded to the highest rating of AAA. It has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 and also named among the Top 1% in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2026 for the third consecutive year. Its Hang Seng Sustainability Rating has been upgraded from AA- to AA+. It has also been selected as a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index for the seventh consecutive year and included as a constituent of the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index. Additionally, Fosun International's FTSE Russell ESG score has consistently been higher than the global industry average and it has remained a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for five consecutive years.

In recent years, Fosun International has continued to strengthen its ESG management system, fully integrating sustainability into its strategic decision-making, daily operations, and every stage of its risk management process, comprehensively strengthening the Group and its member companies' capabilities and execution in managing sustainability-related issues. At the same time, Fosun International actively supports China's "dual carbon" goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, advancing initiatives in carbon neutrality, energy conservation, emissions reduction, and climate risk management. In 2026, the Company continued its voluntary disclosure practice by releasing its fourth Climate Information Disclosures Report, further enhancing the systematic approach and transparency of its climate-related disclosures.

Actively Responding to Climate Change and Protecting Biodiversity

The Group actively encourages its member companies to carry out climate actions. The Bund Finance Center (BFC), the Group's main office and a landmark in Shanghai, introduced and followed the LEED Certification, which is hailed as the "Oscar Award" in the green building industry, from the early planning stage. In 2025, 97% of Club Med's eligible resorts successfully passed audits and obtained the Green Globe Certification, the world's leading certification for sustainable tourism. Atlantis Sanya, Taicang Alps Resort and Lijiang Club Med Resort had also obtained LEED Gold Certification, demonstrating Fosun's ongoing efforts and achievements in green building and sustainable tourism.

In addition to honoring Fosun International with "Best in Disclosure & Transition" for its determined efforts to advance low-carbon transition and its high-quality disclosure, The Asset presented the Company with "Best Initiative in Environmental Responsibility" in recognition of its deep commitment to addressing climate change and protecting biodiversity. Notably, The Asset singled out the Sea Turtle Shelter project at the Atlantis Sanya aquarium for special praise.

As early as 2018, Atlantis Sanya, a subsidiary of Fosun, officially established an aquatic wildlife rescue station. Over the years, it has rescued a total of 42 wild sea turtles. On 23 May this year, World Turtle Day, the Sea Turtle Shelter at the Atlantis Sanya aquarium was officially inaugurated. Sea turtles with minor injuries are treated and released back into the sea upon full recovery, while those unable to return to the wild are given a permanent home at the shelter. Covering an area of 388 square meters, the Sea Turtle Shelter features rehabilitation pools, an educational exhibition hall, and breeding beaches designed to replicate a natural ecosystem, offering both a recovery space and long-term habitat for sea turtles.

Leveraging Innovation to Deliver Lasting Social Impact

Fosun adheres to an innovation-driven strategy, continuously delivering innovative achievements across its businesses to better serve society. In the Health business segment, Fosun targets unmet medical needs, with a strategic focus on key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology and inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases, while actively expanding into cardiometabolic diseases and rare diseases. This approach enables the development of high valued competitive pipelines and comprehensive healthcare solutions. Meanwhile, it continues to consolidate its core technical platforms including antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), small molecules, and cell therapies, while expanding into cutting-edge therapeutic modalities such as radiopharmaceuticals and small nucleic acids. Its innovative products are now available in more than 90 countries and regions worldwide. In the first half of 2026, a total of 20 indications of 7 innovative drugs were approved for launch both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, HANSIZHUANG, HLX43, and other marketed and pipeline innovative drugs achieved several "world's first" breakthroughs.

In global public health, as of 30 June 2026, Fosun Pharma had cumulatively supplied more than 460 million vials of artesunate for injection worldwide, saving more than 92 million patients with severe malaria.

Strengthening Social Responsibility and Empowering Primary Healthcare through Technology

In order to better promote the fulfillment and implementation of corporate social responsibility, Fosun Foundation was established in 2012. It has been making unremitting efforts in areas such as global emergency relief, rural revitalization, health, education, culture and art, youth development, to create social value. In presenting Fosun International with "Best Initiative in Social Responsibility", The Asset singled out its "Rural Doctors" corporate social responsibility program and commended its introduction of the "AI Rural Doctor Assistant" into primary healthcare to expand access to healthcare and improve efficiency.

Since the launch of the Rural Doctors Program at the end of 2017, the program has covered 78 counties in 16 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions across the country, supporting 25,000 rural doctors and benefiting 3 million rural families. To harness AI to support rural revitalization and strengthen primary healthcare, Fosun Foundation partnered with the Alibaba Foundation to launch the "AI Rural Doctor Assistant", a technology-driven philanthropic initiative. It transforms the Rural Doctors' Pocket Guide, a clinical reference jointly compiled by experts, into a digital database. Rural doctors can access its intelligent question-and-answer interface at any time via a mobile phone or computer, helping them diagnose and treat patients more efficiently.

Fostering ESG culture from the top down and building a long-term ESG management system

Fosun prioritizes sustainability and has established a top-down and long-term mechanism for ESG improvement. The Company has included ESG management performance in the performance assessment not only for executive directors, but also for the CEOs of the Group and the personnel in charge of each business group. Fosun consistently fosters an ESG culture from the top down. Through regular global ESG networking workshops, ESG culture week activities and its ESG digital platform, the Company has established open and transparent communication channels across its member companies. These channels facilitate the ongoing sharing of best practices and help subsidiaries advance their ESG initiatives. The Company also maintains effective and transparent communication with stakeholders and rating agencies. The "Best Sustainability Team" award from The Asset underscores market recognition of the Company's ESG management and its efforts to advance environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Looking ahead, as a global enterprise rooted in China, Fosun will continue to uphold its original aspiration of "Contribution to Society". Through continuous innovation and responsible global operations, Fosun will actively shoulder more social responsibility, striving to build a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable future.

香港2026年10月13日 /美通社/ -- 復星國際有限公司（簡稱「復星國際」或「公司」）（香港聯交所股份代號：00656）近日接獲亞太區知名金融財經媒體《財資》的通知，獲其授予「2026年財資企業永續領導獎鉑金獎」（The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2026 – Platinum Award）。憑借在可持續發展領域的持續投入及卓越表現，復星國際在去年斬獲金獎的基礎上再創佳績，今年進一步攀升至鉑金獎榮譽。

復星國際不僅在核心大獎上由去年的「金獎」躍升到「鉑金獎」，其在綠色轉型、高標準信息披露及在環境、社會責任與公司治理方面的長期深耕，也獲得了《財資》的全方位認可。本次《財資》同時授予復星國際四項單項大獎：
「最佳披露與轉型獎」（Best in Disclosure & Transition）
「最佳環境責任獎」（Best Initiative in Environmental Responsibility）
「最佳社會責任獎」（Best Initiative in Social Responsibility）
「最佳可持續發展團隊獎」（Best Sustainability Team）

重視綠色轉型與主動信息披露  ESG表現屢獲國際權威認可

復星國際一直堅定履行對可持續發展的長期承諾，在全球主流ESG評級中屢獲佳績。截至目前，復星國際MSCI ESG評級已升至最高級AAA；入選標普全球《可持續發展年鑑2026》，同時在《可持續發展年鑑（中國版）2026》中連續第三年名列最佳1%；復星國際恒生可持續發展評級從AA-越級提升至AA+，並連續第七年入選恒生可持續發展企業基準指數成份股，同時入選恒生ESG 50指數成份股；富時羅素FTSE ESG評分持續領先全球行業平均水平，並連續五年入選富時羅素社會責任指數（FTSE4Good Index Series）成份股。

近年來，復星國際持續深化ESG管理體系建設，將可持續發展理念深度融入戰略決策、日常運營與風險管理全流程，全面提升集團及成員企業在可持續發展議題上的管理能力與執行成效。與此同時，復星國際積極響應國家「雙碳」目標，持續推進碳中和、節能減排及氣候風險管理，並於2026年繼續以自願性質發佈第四份氣候信息披露報告，進一步提升氣候相關信息披露的系統性與透明度。

積極應對氣候變化  守護生物多樣性

集團同時積極推動成員企業開展氣候行動。集團在上海的主要辦公場所—上海地標性建築外灘金融中心（BFC）在規劃初期即引入並遵循被譽為綠色建築界的「奧斯卡」LEED 標準。2025 年，Club Med旗下97%符合條件的度假村通過審核並獲得全球可持續旅遊權威標準—Green Globe 認證；三亞亞特蘭蒂斯、太倉阿爾卑斯國際度假區及麗江地中海國際度假區獲 LEED 金級認證等，展現復星在綠色建築與可持續旅遊領域的持續努力與成果。

在授予復星國際「最佳披露與轉型獎」以表彰公司堅定推進低碳轉型的積極行動和高標準信息披露外，《財資》還同步頒發了「最佳環境責任獎」予復星國際，高度肯定公司在應對氣候變化與生物多樣性保護方面的深度投入，其中更特別嘉許了三亞亞特蘭蒂斯水族館「海龜之家」項目。

早在2018年，復星旗下三亞亞特蘭蒂斯水生野生動物救助站便已正式成立，多年來已累計救助野生海龜42隻。今年5月23日「世界海龜日」當天，三亞亞特蘭蒂斯水族館「海龜之家」正式揭牌啓用。輕傷海龜經治療康復後會被重新放歸大海，而無法重返野外的海龜則留此長期安居。「海龜之家」佔地388平方米，設有康養水池、科普館及模擬自然生態環境的繁殖沙灘，為救助海龜提供全方位的康復與棲息保障。

創新驅動  創造長遠社會價值

復星堅持創新驅動戰略，推動旗下業務不斷結出創新成果，以更好服務社會。在健康產業領域，復星圍繞未滿足的臨床需求，深度佈局腫瘤、免疫炎症、神經退行性疾病等核心治療領域，積極拓展慢病及罕見病等領域，打造具有長期競爭力的產品管線與綜合解決方案；同時持續夯實抗體、ADC、小分子、細胞治療等核心技術平台，並拓展核藥、小核酸等前沿技術。創新產品已在全球90多個國家和地區銷售，2026年上半年，7個創新藥品共20項適應症於境內外獲批上市，漢斯狀、HLX43等上市及在研創新藥實現多項「全球首個」突破。

世界公共衛生方面，截至2026年上半年，復星醫藥已累計向全球市場供應超過4.6億支注射用青蒿琥酯，累計救治了全球超9,200萬重症瘧疾患者。

深耕社會責任  科技賦能基層醫療

為更好地推動企業社會責任的履行和實施，復星基金會於2012年成立，在全球應急馳援、鄉村振興、健康、教育、文化藝術及青少年發展等領域不懈努力，創造社會價值。 本次《財資》在授予復星國際「最佳社會責任獎」時，特別嘉許了「鄉村醫生」的企業社會責任項目，並表揚其將「AI村醫助手」帶入基層，提升醫療服務覆蓋面與效率。

復星基金會「鄉村醫生」項目自2017年底啓動以來，已覆蓋全國16個省、市、自治區的78個縣，守護2.5萬名鄉村醫生，惠及300萬戶農村家庭。為推動人工智能賦能鄉村振興並加強基層醫療體系建設，復星基金會聯合阿里巴巴公益基金會推出「AI村醫助手」科技公益項目。該項目將多位權威醫學專家聯合編寫的《鄉村醫生診療口袋書》轉化為數字化數據庫，鄉村醫生通過手機或電腦界面即可隨時進行智能問答，高效輔助日常診療。

上行下效培養ESG文化，構建ESG長效管理體系

復星將可持續發展作為優先事項，建立了自上而下的ESG改進長效機制，不僅將ESG管理績效納入執行董事考核體系，更全面延伸覆蓋至集團CEO及各業務集團負責人。復星一直上行下效培養ESG企業文化，通過定期舉辦ESG全球網絡工作坊、ESG文化周及搭建「ESG學堂」數字平台，復星在成員企業間建立起開放透明的溝通渠道，持續分享最佳實踐並推動附屬公司ESG專項發展。同時，復星積極與利益相關方及評級機構等保持高效透明的溝通。此次榮獲《財資》「最佳可持續發展團隊獎」，足見市場對公司ESG管理及公司積極推動環境保護、社會責任、公司治理各項工作的認可。

面向未來，作為一家植根中國的全球化企業，復星將繼續秉承「助天下」的初心，繼續通過創新和負責任的全球運營，積極承擔更多社會責任，矢志創造更加負責任、包容和可持續的未來。

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) said it will step up the use of its in-house artificial intelligence chips after years of relying on graphics processors from NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US), aiming to strengthen its AI technology stack.

After unveiling its third-generation Maia AI accelerator on Monday (12th), Microsoft said it will mainly rely on its own chips to process AI inference requests in the future.
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- XPENG officially launches the G9L Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV for Europe, with French pricing starting from [€74,990].

- XPENG NGP powered by VLA 2.0 makes its first large-scale test-ride appearance in Europe. At the Paris Motor Show, NGP is also being showcased in the official Autonomous Lab, which is open to public experience, with XPENG being one of only two participating automakers, alongside Tesla.

- XPENG introduces its AI and vehicle engineering technology solutions overseas for the first time, opening new opportunities for technical collaboration with global automotive and tech partners.

PARIS, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company," NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868), a leading global Physical AI company, today launched the G9L Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV for Europe at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, alongside the first global public test ride campaign of XPENG Next Generation Pilot (NGP) powered by VLA 2.0, as well as announcing new technology collaboration opportunities for global automotive partners.

Across its flagship XPENG Paris Night event and the Paris Motor Show, the company showcased three areas at the center of its next phase of global growth - bringing its latest-generation flagship G9L to European users, introducing NGP to European roads, and opening more of its AI and vehicle engineering capabilities to global automotive partners.

Together, these developments advance XPENG's "In Europe, For Europe, With Europe" approach, combining global technology with European R&D, local production and deeper collaboration with partners.

XPENG Paris Motor Show Press Kit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I8SLTqDREdDCzeY5YUu8LjLe7jlPI6e2 

G9L: XPENG's Next-Gen AI Flagship SUV

Taking center stage in Paris, the G9L brings together intelligent driving, advanced safety, flagship comfort and long-distance capability. Designed around different lifestyles and journeys, from business and family travel to outdoor adventures, the G9L will be priced from [€74,990].

Built around the principle that safety is the ultimate premium, the G9L combines active prevention, passive protection and system redundancy, including nine airbags as standard, automatic emergency braking at speeds of up to 150 km/h and stability support following a tire blowout. It has undergone three years of testing across 26 countries and regions, covering more than 6.74 million kilometers.

Beyond safety, the G9L combines a sophisticated chassis with two seating layouts: 6‑seater and 7‑seater, plus luxury AI-Adaptive Front Seaters. EV variants offer up to 591 km of WLTP range, while its 800V architecture and 5C charging technology enable 10% to 80% charging in as little as 11.7 minutes. Following its successful production trial at Magna in Graz, the G9L is also set to become the fourth XPENG model manufactured in Europe.

XPENG NGP Comes to European Roads

XPENG also introduces XPENG NGP powered by VLA 2.0, supported proprietary Turing AI chips, 4D spatiotemporal understanding and strong generalization across different roads and unfamiliar scenarios. VLA 2.0 can retain up to 30 seconds of contextual information and predict how a scenario may unfold up to six seconds ahead, helping NGP understand, anticipate and respond to changing road conditions. The technology has been tested against complex European driving conditions.

In Paris, NGP is making its first large-scale test-ride appearance in Europe, demonstrating its capabilities across roundabouts, narrow streets, motorcycle traffic, pedestrian crossings and complex right-of-way situations. At the Paris Motor Show, NGP is also being showcased in the official Autonomous Lab, with XPENG one of only two participating automakers.

The test rides demonstrate NGP in European road scenarios including Paris roundabouts, narrow streets, motorcycle traffic, pedestrian crossings and complex right-of-way situations.

XPENG also aims to become the first certified automaker in the world to meet UNECE UN Regulation No. 171, Series 02, supporting the global expansion of its advanced driving software.

Bringing Physical AI to Life in Paris

The three announcements form part of XPENG's broader Physical AI vision on display at the Paris Motor Show, where the company has transformed its 1,008-square-meter stand in Hall 6, Stand A51 into a "Physical AI Museum," bringing together intelligent vehicles, humanoid robots, flying mobility and the underlying technologies that connect them.

The Press Day display brings together 11 vehicles, including the G9L, L03, P7+, G6, G9 and X9, alongside one Land Aircraft Carrier and two IRON humanoid robots. Dedicated technology areas showcase VLA 2.0 and the Turing AI Chip, as well as XPENG's latest developments in humanoid robots and flying mobility. IRON, XPENG's advanced general-purpose humanoid robot, is planned for global rollout in 2027.

In Europe, For Europe, With Europe

XPENG's Paris presence marks a further step in its "In Europe, For Europe, With Europe" approach. Globally, XPENG now operates across 82 countries and regions, supported by eight R&D centers, six manufacturing bases and 1,283 stores.

In Europe, XPENG combines an expanding product portfolio with deeper local R&D and production capabilities. Its European R&D center supports homologation, language interaction, chassis tuning, charging integration and intelligent-driving validation, while local production with Magna in Austria began in Q3 2025.

With the G9L joining its European portfolio and NGP powered by VLA 2.0 being validated against European driving scenarios, XPENG is bringing more of its global technology to Europe, developing it with European expertise and partners, and adapting it for European users.

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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 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/

Fortune and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently released the 2026 Fortune Future 120, a ranking of the world's 120 companies with the greatest future growth potential. The list screened more than 3,500 companies globally based on three dimensions: growth ambition, talent density and growth culture.

US tech giants NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) (ranked 16th), OpenAI (18th), Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) (55th), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US) (87th) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US) (120th) were all included on the list.

A total of 11 Chinese companies were selected, with UBTECH ROBOTICS (09880.HK) ranking first among Chinese enterprises. In addition, Moore Threads (23rd), Advanced Fiber Resources (32nd), Biren Technology (46th), Changchuan Technology (60th), SENSETIME (73rd), HORIZONROBOT (85th), XPENG (100th), ByteDance (104th), iFlytek (116th) and Cambricon (117th) also made the list.
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The UK government is formulating plans to mandate frontier AI companies to submit safety reports and monitoring data, while preparing to require companies to impose stricter controls on autonomous models, Financial Times, citing sources, reported.

UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan is reportedly expected to deliver a speech on Monday (12th), stating that companies developing increasingly powerful and autonomous AI models must take more measures to address risks and establish safety safeguards. He will emphasize that the government is prepared to strengthen regulation of AI development through legislation.
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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) is in talks to increase its investment in open-source startup Reflection AI or acquire the company, although negotiations remain at an early stage, Financial Times, citing sources, reported.

The transaction could take multiple forms, including NVIDIA hiring Reflection AI employees and obtaining technology licenses instead of conducting a full acquisition, in order to avoid potentially lengthy regulatory reviews.

The two companies are reportedly likely to reach an agreement in the coming weeks. NVIDIA is already a major financial backer and strategic investor in Reflection AI, having invested USD800 million in the company.
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NBA legend Chris Bosh and Sir David Beckham visit NBA HOUSE to support Impact Week
Sharing the excitement of basketball event, inspiring care and uniting the community

MACAO, Oct. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As The NBA China Games 2026 entered its final day today, the five-day NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026 – co-organised by Sands China and NBA Cares – also drew to a successful close with its concluding event, the Community Basketball Carnival at NBA HOUSE at Halls A and B of Cotai Expo at The Venetian^® Macao.

The event brought together a line-up of sports icons, including NBA legend Chris Bosh – Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee and two-time NBA champion – together with Sands Global Ambassador Sir David Beckham, China women's basketball national team player Zhang Ziyu, and China short track speed skating Olympic gold medalist Wang Meng, alongside members of Macau Special Olympics (MSO), families from Macao's social service organisations, executives from Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, and Sands Cares Ambassadors. A total of around 200 participants gathered at NBA HOUSE to enjoy a series of basketball-themed carnival experiences and family-friendly activities, fostering meaningful exchanges among community stakeholders while promoting the inclusive power of sports.

The Impact Week fully demonstrates Sands China's longstanding commitment to serving the Macao community through its Sands Cares spirit. By harnessing the synergies from this sports tourism event, the initiative not only unites strengths across various sectors of society to support Macao's diversified development, but also extends its benefits into the local community to foster social inclusion.

The concluding event of the Impact Week began with a basketball clinic led by an NBA coach, who guided a group of MSO members through basketball skills training. Through demonstrations and personalized instruction, she helped participants enhance their basketball skills while encouraging them to challenge themselves, building self-confidence and fostering a spirit of inclusion in the process. In addition, NBA legend Chris Bosh, Zhang Ziyu and Wang Meng joined the event, engaging with MSO members on-site, adding to the warm and uplifting atmosphere. The MSO athletes exuded great enthusiasm throughout the session, underscoring the power of sport to break down barriers and foster inclusion.

Patrick Dumont, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and chairman of the board and non-executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: "Over the past few days, we have not only welcomed basketball fans from near and far to Macao through this world-class event, but also extended its impact beyond the arena through a wide range of community outreach initiatives during the Impact Week, including Greater Bay Area youth exchanges, a school visit, community engagement activities, and a basketball carnival. These initiatives enabled more Macao residents to experience the enthusiasm of basketball and the positive values it inspires.

"We firmly believe that world-class sporting events do more than enhance Macao's international appeal. They create meaningful opportunities for youth development, cultural exchange, and community participation, demonstrating the power of sport to connect communities and bring people together, while ensuring the benefits of major events are shared across the community. Looking ahead, Sands China will continue to fully support the policy direction of the Macao SAR Government and further strengthen the synergy between tourism and sports. Through these efforts, we aim to further contribute to Macao's economic diversification."

Following his participation last year, Sands Global Ambassador Sir David Beckham once again joined this year's Impact Week, where he engaged with families from Macao's social service organisations, including the Macau Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society, the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau, and The Women's General Association of Macau. Alongside families of Sands China team members and Sands Cares Ambassadors, they took part in family-friendly activities, sharing joy and laughter together.

During the event, Sands Cares Ambassadors accompanied families from local social service organisations to explore NBA HOUSE, where they enjoyed a range of interactive attractions and experiences. Participants also received goodie bags assembled by NBA players, executives from Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, and Sands Cares Ambassadors, extending care and warm wishes to the wider community.

The "NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026" spanned 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 engaged with communities across Macao, with the initiative extending the impact of the NBA sporting event into the community and enabling more Macao residents to experience the positive energy and excitement generated by the world-class basketball event.

"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.

Media contacts:

Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.

Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: [email protected]

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: [email protected]

NBA傳奇球星基斯‧保殊及大衛‧碧咸爵士 親臨NBA HOUSE
共享籃球盛事  傳遞關愛精神  凝聚社區力量

澳門2026年10月11日 /美通社/ -- 隨著「NBA中國賽2026」今日迎來最後賽事日，由金沙中國與NBA關懷行動（NBA Cares）攜手舉辦的「NBA關懷行動 x 金沙關懷籃球公益周2026」亦以壓軸活動「社區籃球嘉年華」為一連五天的公益周畫上圓滿句號。活動匯聚一眾體壇名人，包括NBA傳奇球星、入選籃球名人堂兼兩屆NBA總冠軍的基斯‧保殊（Chris Bosh）、金沙全球大使大衛‧碧咸爵士（Sir David Beckham）、中國國家女子籃球隊成員張子宇，以及前中國短道速滑奧運金牌得主王濛；聯同澳門特殊奧運會學員、多家本澳社服機構家庭會員、拉斯維加斯金沙集團及金沙中國管理層、金沙中國關懷大使等共約200人於NBA HOUSE歡聚一堂；透過社區籃球嘉年華互動體驗及親子活動，共同感受體育促進社區不同持份者交流、推動傷健共融的關愛力量。

一連五天的公益周充分展現金沙中國秉持「金沙關懷」服務社區的精神，藉由發揮體育旅遊盛事的協同效益，凝聚各界力量，推動澳門多元發展；並將盛事效益延伸至社區，促進本澳社區共融發展。

公益周最後一天活動––「社區籃球嘉年華」假澳門威尼斯人^®金光會展A及B館內的NBA HOUSE舉行。活動率先以籃球訓練營揭開序幕，由NBA教練親自帶領一眾澳門特殊奧運會學員進行籃球技巧訓練，並透過即場示範及悉心指導，協助特奧學員提升籃球技能，並鼓勵學員勇於挑戰自我、建立自信、推動共融合作精神。NBA傳奇球星基斯‧保殊、中國國家女子籃球隊成員張子宇及前中國短道速滑奧運金牌得主王濛亦到場與學員親切交流及互動。現場氣氛熱烈融洽，一眾特奧學員全情投入，充分展現體育無分界限的共融力量。

拉斯維加斯金沙集團董事會主席兼行政總裁、金沙中國有限公司董事會主席兼非執行董事Patrick Dumont表示：「過去數天，我們不僅透過世界級籃球盛事匯聚來自各地的籃球愛好者親臨澳門，更透過公益周舉行大灣區青少年交流、校園活動、社區關懷及籃球嘉年華等多元外展項目，把盛事的影響力延伸至社區不同層面，讓更多市民共享籃球運動的熱情與正向能量。我們深信，世界級盛事不僅能提升澳門的國際吸引力，更有助促進青年發展、文化交流及社區參與，展現體育連結社區、凝聚人心的力量，彰顯『盛事惠民』的積極意義。展望未來，金沙中國將繼續全力支持澳門特區政府施政方針，持續拓展『旅遊+體育』協同效應，為澳門經濟適度多元發展及建設關愛共融社會貢獻力量。」

金沙全球大使大衛‧碧咸爵士繼去年參與公益周活動後，今年再度蒞臨會場，與澳門同善堂、澳門工會聯合總會、澳門街坊會聯合總會及澳門婦女聯合總會等本澳社服機構之家庭會員，以及金沙中國團隊成員的家庭和金沙中國關懷大使一同參與場內的親子體驗活動，共度溫馨歡樂時光。

活動期間，金沙中國關懷大使陪同本澳社服機構的親子家庭探索NBA HOUSE，體驗場內多項互動設施；並向參加者派發於公益周啟動日由NBA傳奇球星、拉斯維加斯金沙集團及金沙中國管理層、金沙中國關懷大使攜手包裝的愛心禮包，將關愛和祝福延伸至更多社群。

「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。

「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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關於金沙中國有限公司

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。

如欲索取更多相關資訊，請瀏覽網頁https://hk.sandschina.com/index.html。

「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。

如欲索取更多相關資訊，請瀏覽網頁https://www.sands.com/sands-cares/。

關於NBA社會影響與包容度及NBA關懷

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]

Appreciation plaque unveiled at Fuhong Society of Macau's Happy Kitchen Social Enterprise

Extending company's commitment to serving community through Impact Week

MACAO, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, Sands China and NBA Cares co-organised Health and Wellness Day today, the fourth event of the NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026 at the Fuhong Society of Macau's Happy Kitchen Social Enterprise (Happy Kitchen). Supported by Sands China, Happy Kitchen provides vocational training and meals to people in need in Macao. On the day of the event, a plaque unveiling ceremony was held to mark the official launch of the social enterprise's new service.

Two NBA legends—Stephon Marbury, a two-time NBA All-Star, and Cuttino Mobley— joined executives from Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, Sands Cares Ambassadors, and Fuhong members to assemble and distribute boxed lunches, delivering care and warm wishes to local elderly residents and community members in need. This initiative will benefit a total of 1,500 individuals, and underscores Sands China's commitment to serving the Macao community by leveraging the impact of an international basketball event to unite stakeholders from different sectors and give back to the community.

Following last year's Impact Week initiative, which delivered boxed lunches to local communities, Sands China has once again joined hands with the Fuhong Society of Macau during The NBA China Games this year to bring this tradition of care to Happy Kitchen, a newly established social enterprise of Fuhong. As a community canteen initiative supported by Sands China, Happy Kitchen provides vocational training and employment support for local youth with special educational needs, persons with disabilities, and individuals in mental health recovery. The initiative helps participants apply their strengths and integrate into the community, while also providing meal support to those in need. Through its support of this initiative, Sands China aims to further promote social inclusion and extend its positive impact to benefit the wider community.

During the event, representatives of Fuhong Society of Macau led guests on a tour of Happy Kitchen, introducing the social enterprise's vision, operational model, and daily operations. Subsequently, executives from Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, and Fuhong representatives officiated a plaque unveiling ceremony to mark the official launch of the social enterprise's service. This initiative underscores both parties' shared commitment to fostering social inclusion and creating equal opportunities for individuals in need to engage with society and unleash their potential.

Following the ceremony, the NBA legends, Las Vegas Sands and Sands China executives, Sands Cares Ambassadors, and Fuhong members joined forces to assemble 200 lunch boxes and deliver them to local community members. The event was filled with a joyful and warm atmosphere, as all participants demonstrated teamwork, putting their care for the Macao community into meaningful action.   

Patrick Dumont, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and chairman of the board and non-executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: "We sincerely thank the Central People's Government, the Macao SAR Government, and the people of Macao for their long-standing guidance and support. As an enterprise rooted in Macao, we have once again partnered with NBA Cares to extend the impact of a world-class sporting event and bring support to every corner of the local community. Serving alongside local social service organisations, we are dedicated to building more caring and impactful community services. Together with NBA legends, we have engaged with communities across Macao, extending warmth while harnessing the power of sport to bring people together and promote social inclusion. Looking ahead, Sands China remains committed to supporting local community initiatives and working together with all sectors of society to foster the diversified and inclusive development of Macao."

Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: "Sands China has always been committed to serving the community, and we are delighted to leverage this year's world-class NBA China Games to bring together caring efforts from across the region and join hands with the Fuhong Society of Macau to deliver boxed lunches to people in need within the city. As an inclusive platform that combines community service with vocational training, Happy Kitchen empowers people of all abilities to realise their potential and better integrate into the community.

"With the guidance of the Macao SAR Government and the continued support of all sectors of the community for Sands China's community care efforts, we are pleased to support this meaningful initiative and work together to foster a more inclusive community. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, we are also encouraging greater awareness of physical and mental well-being through wellness workshops and interactive activities, helping foster a caring and inclusive society. Looking ahead, Sands China will continue to leverage the opportunities arising from international events in Macao, supporting the city's economic diversification while uniting partners across sectors to make a positive and lasting contribution to the community, and to jointly build a healthier and happier Macao."

Jennifer Chou, director of Fuhong Society of Macau, said: "Happy Kitchen is a social enterprise established by Fuhong Society of Macau in August this year. Through our meal service operations, we provide vocational training and work experiences for persons with disabilities, individuals in mental health recovery, and young people with special educational needs. To date, more than 30 trainees have engaged in various aspects of training, including meal preparation, food portioning, lunch box packaging, and customer service. By serving approximately 250 meals to the community each day, this initiative enables our trainees to gain practical skills and valuable experience in a real-world working environment.

"This boxed lunch and meal voucher distribution initiative, held at Happy Kitchen as part of the NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026, brought the community together through sports and wellness while extending care to those in need. The initiative also provided an opportunity for more people to recognise the capabilities, dedication and contributions of our members. By working together, corporations and social enterprises can combine resources and expertise to create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to access vocational training, gain practical work experience, and contribute to the community, building a healthier, more caring and inclusive society for all."

The event also featured a series of wellness workshops, including a singing bowl experience and drawing sessions. Guests joined members of the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office and Bosco Youth Service Network, as well as Sands Cares Ambassadors, to take part in the workshops, engaging in creative activities and meaningful interactions that promoted mental well-being, while experiencing the warmth of care and companionship.

Guests attending Health and Wellness Day included: Kathy Behrens, president of social responsibility and player programs of NBA; NBA legends Stephon Marbury and Cuttino Mobley; Maria de Fatima Salvador dos Santos Ferreira, president of the general assembly of Fuhong Society of Macau; Lai Fai Pok, vice president of the general assembly of Fuhong Society of Macau; Wong Hou, chairman of the management committee of Fuhong Society of Macau; Patrick Dumont; Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd.; Grant Chum; Hubert Wang, chief operating officer of Sands China Ltd.; and Dave Sun, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited.

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 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.

The concluding event of the Impact Week, the Community Basketball Carnival, will take place tomorrow (Oct. 11) at NBA HOUSE at Halls A and B of Cotai Expo at The Venetian^® Macao. During the event, an NBA legend and NBA coaches will participate in a basketball training session with members of Macau Special Olympics, bringing the Impact Week to a close through a sports exchange initiative that promotes social inclusion. 

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.

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.

Media contacts:

Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: [email protected] 

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: [email protected]