Sing Tao Daily Scoops Top Prize Again

Sing Tao Daily is widely renowned for its quality and professional news reporting. After walking off with a total of 21 awards, including 6 top prizes, in three other major news reporting competitions in 2006, it achieved the best result among newspapers in the "Consumer Rights Reporting Awards 2007" and swept the Gold Award in the news category.

Sing Tao Daily's Financial and Education Section Shine out in the Industry

Being the authority on Finance, Sing Tao Daily has always been committed in providing its middle class readers insightful financial information and professional analysis. While Investment Weekly has displayed a remarkable increase in its circulation. Sing Tao Daily has also published a number of highly commended encyclopedic guides to Finance, including "Dr Luk Finance Booklet Part II", "GEM Booklet" and "Investment Guide 2007-2008". A redemption discount was offered exclusively to its readers.

Sing Tao Daily's Education Section has been keen on providing comprehensive information to cater to the needs of parents and students. The "HKCEE Guidebook" and "Primary Schools Parent's Guidebook" published recently are both elaborate and rich in content, thus well-received by parents and students alike. Equally well-accepted was "The Debate & Liberal Studies Learning Kits" which elicited a bandwagon of redemption.

In the new academic year, Sing Tao Daily has introduced a new subscription scheme in schools and a range of subscription options and special offers are available to subscribers. Besides, a children's newspaper tailor-made for junior primary school students has been launched, enabling parents and children to share the joy of reading together.

Sing Tao Daily's Sunday Edition Enriches Content Offerings

Headline Daily Celebrates 2nd Anniversary and Initiates "Readers' polling campaign"

July marks the second anniversary of the launch of Headline Daily. Not only is Headline Daily highly acclaimed by advertisers, its readership is also expanding. According to the survey by Oracle Added Value Limited, its readership and circulation are ahead of competitors by a considerable margin. The number of readers has surpassed 1,550,000 and the average daily circulation has exceeded 700,000 copies. Its readers are also of the highest quality among free newspapers in Hong Kong. They consist of professionals, management and businessmen, as well as high-income group (household income of over $50,000 per month or individual monthly income of over $30,000). As shown in the survey, it is an unrivalled free newspaper that has captured the most Hongkongers to read it exclusively and has the highest number of readers valuing it as their favourite.

Recently, Headline Daily launched the "Readers' polling campaign", inviting readers to vote for their favourites, and the results were not only fascinating, but also symbolic of Hongkongers' preferences.

"Express Post Q Walker" Invites Readers to Shop and Win Marvellous Prizes

Being the most widely circulated free weekend newspaper, "Express Post Q Walker" delivers the most up-to-date information and shopping tips to its readers every Saturday. In August, it launched a shopping game and gave away fabulous prizes sponsored by Hong Thai Travel Services Ltd, Chicco, DHC Hong Kong Limited and Premier Home Forum, with the grand prize Subaru R2 going to the reader with the highest accumulated spending of approximately $200,000.

The Standard Goes Free

The Standard held a press conference on September 3 at which Mr. Charles Ho, Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., Mr. Lo Wing Hung, CEO of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., Mr. Siu Sai Wo, CEO of Sing Tao Daily and Headline Daily and Mr. Ivan Tong, Editor-in-Chief of The Standard announced that the newspaper would switch to free circulation starting from September 10. The nascent move has made history in English-language newspaper publishing in Hong Kong. With an initial daily circulation of 120,000 copies from Monday to Saturday, The Standard becomes Hong Kong's largest circulating English-language daily newspaper in Hong Kong. Circulation will be fully audited, guaranteeing advertisers the widest English newspaper audience. The new business model has received generally positive response in the media market.

The Standard/ RTHK Co-organizes "Short Story Competition 2007"

The Standard joined hands with RTHK to organize the "Short Story Competition 2007" again this year. Together with the sponsorships of Pan Macmillan Asia, Bloomsbury Books Limited and Parker, the competition divided into Junior and Senior levels aims to encourage creative writings by Junior and Senior contestants in two separate groups. The theme for this year's competition is "TEN", simple but leaving ample room for imagination.

For further details, please visit www.thestandard.com.hk or www.student.thestandard.com.hk.

The Standard Joins in a Series of Business Events

In this quarter, The Standard acted as media partner with various corporations in a series of large-scale events, including the "Capital Markets Congress 2007" organized by Euromoney Conferences, "Education Expo" and "International Travel Expo". Ongoing in September, there will be even more business partnerships scheduled for different large-scale business seminars, namely "The 3rd Annual CIO Forum Asia 2007 - Hong Kong" organized by Euro Events Management Co. Ltd., "Hong Kong Law Awards 2007" organized by Key Media, "The 2nd Annual Asia Pacific Real Estate Congress 2007" organized by Euromoney Conferences, "The 8th Annual Masters of Investment Management Conference" organized by Information Management Network as well as an annual membership event organized by The American Women's Association.

East Week Launches Macau Special Edition & HKSAR 10th Anniversary Supplement

Debuted on August 22 to great acclaim, East Week's Macau special edition aims at better accommodating the needs and interests of readers in Macau. Local news and feature stories on Macau are highlighted in this customized edition. Advertisements on bus exteriors, banners in convenience stores alongside a promotional price proved to be successful in boosting the circulation.

To celebrate Hong Kong's first decade as a Special Administrative Region, East Week launched a special supplement "HKSAR 10th Anniversary * Interviews with Great Personages". 17 political leaders and notable businessmen like Mr. Donald Tsang, the Chief Executive of HKSAR, and Mr. Henry Tong, the Chief Secretary for Administration, etc. were interviewed. They shared their experiences and reviewed the major events in Hong Kong over the past ten years. This elaborate supplement featuring the history of HKSAR from 1997 to 2007 was bundled with the 200th issue of East Week while limited complimentary copies were presented to Hong Kong and the Mainland government departments and libraries for the reference of the general public.

East TOUCH Rolls Out Magazine Vending Machine and "i-TOUCH"

"TOUCH BOX", the first magazine vending machine in Hong Kong, pioneered by East TOUCH has been installed in 11 California Red Karaoke Box. East TOUCH sold via the vending machines is accompanied by exclusive limited edition trendy gifts. The kick-off ceremony of "TOUCH BOX" took place at YO Park@ Whampoa on July 18. Ms Winnie Lau, COO of Sing Tao Magazine Group, Mr Max Chan, Associate Publisher of Sing Tao Magazine Group, Mr. Anthony Lock, CEO of California Red, Kenny Kwan and Ken Hung were present to show their support.

In order to reach more readers, in addition to the existing website www.easttouch.com.hk, East TOUCH joined hands with i-mode, a mobile network platform introduced by 3 Hong Kong earlier this year, to launch the mobile edition of East TOUCH named "i-TOUCH". With East TOUCH now available on i-mode, its readers can gain access to the latest content anywhere, anytime.

PC Market Unveils Revamped Version

To keep pace with the development trend of digital technology, PC Market unveiled a revamped version in July. A number of events that followed, for instance the "PS3 Blu-ray workshop" and "HD Experience Show" featuring the latest high definition technology and products, were all met with overwhelming enthusiasm.

PC Market Participates in "Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival 2007"

One of the largest and eagerly-awaited annual events of the I.T. industry "Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival 2007" ("HKCCF") was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 24-27. Following the huge success of last year, the event set an attendance record of 350,000 visitors.

This year, PC Market and The Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry co-organized "IT Product Bidding" again to offer hundreds of visitors with special privileges. PC Market also brought forward that week's issue to coincide with the glamorous event. Available at the venue at a promotional price, the weekly issue flew off the shelves within 2 days.

JET Celebrates 5th Anniversary and Hosts "JET Icon" Award Presentation

Inaugurated in 2002, JET celebrated its 5th anniversary this year. "JET 5th Anniversary & JET Icon Award presentation ceremony" was held on August 30 and the theme for this year was "What Have You Done Over the Past Five Years?". The event started off by the performance of at17, a Canto-pop duo having dedicated themselves to the music industry for 5 years. An array of celebrities including Siu Hak, Kam Kwok Leung, Yuri Ng, Jan Lamb, Justin, Anthony Wong, Chiu Kwong Chiu and Winifred Lai were awarded with the title "JET Icon" for their professional achievement and contribution made to their respective sectors in the past five years.

Major Shareholder:
Luckman Trading Limited
(owned by Mr. Ho Tsu Kwok, Charles)

Sing Tao Publishing Thrives at "Hong Kong Book Fair 2007" Sing Tao Publishing launched a number of books authored by local celebrities, such as "Mother's Handbook" by Che Shuk-Mui, Candy, "Sorry! Child, We're Wrong" by Astrid Chan, "Wrongly Written Chinese Characters" by Wong Yee-Hing, "Weird Stories" by Leung Si-Ho, "Beauties and the Soups" by Eunis Chan, and "Stock Market II" by Headline Daily's famous investment columnist Luk Yue-Yan etc., at this year's Hong Kong Book Fair. All of them were well-received. Celebrity talks, book signing and sharing sessions were held and drew a swamp of book lovers to the booth. New releases of the popular series, for instance, "Tokyo 3 in 1 Self-help Travel Handbook", "Next Station Taiwan High Speed Rail", "Next Station Macau" of Travel Series, "Choices of Dry Sea Food" and "Soups for Family" of Health Series, "Learn English in Movies" of Self-Help Series also spurred sales.

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A-Performers.com initiated the "Greater China Talent Management Summit 2007" at Four Seasons Hotel on July 6 to reveal the latest global business management trend and to equip Human Resources directors and managements with the essential knowledge on how to cope with the challenges associated with globalization, the widespread use of internet and the burgeoning economy worldwide.

Talented management team that is capable of managing both the global and regional business is in demand in the China market. According to Ms. Fanny Chan, Publisher and CEO of A-performers.com, more resources have to be allocated to attract, nurture and retain talents effectively.

Distinguished leaders from the business sector as well as Human Resources professionals were invited to share their insights and experience on talent management. The speakers included Mr. Philip N.L. Chen, Chairman of John Swire & Sons (China) Ltd and Deputy Chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Ms. Serene Wong, Vice President of Human Resources at DHL Express - Greater China Area , Ms. Fern Ngai, Head of Human Resources at Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd, Ms. Damia Yang, Head of Human Resources and Senior Manager of Procter & Gamble Hong Kong Ltd, Ms. Debby Cheung, Managing Director of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, China, Mr. Han Yu, Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources for China and North Asia Region at ABB (China) Ltd and Ms. Dana Chan, Managing Director of Global Talent Development Center.

For details, please visit http://www.a-performersconference.com

JobMarket Obtains "Distinguished Salesperson Award"

"The Distinguished Salesperson Award Programme" organized by the Hong Kong Management Association has long been regarded as the top spot of the local sales industry. The contest in its 39th year in the territory hit a record high with a total of 181 nominees from 56 companies. Though JobMarket was the first time to take part in the programme, with good preparation, excellent marketing skills and a sincere attitude, the "Distinguished Salesperson Award" was bestowed upon its outstanding employees, Ms. Carissa Wong and Ms. Venus Cheung. Their attentiveness and insightful ideas also earned accreditation from the judges.

Global China Circulation & Distribution Succeeds at Hong Kong Book Fair

Participating in the Hong Kong Book Fair for the third year in a row, Global China Circulation & Distribution (GCCD) coordinated with a number of publishers and hosted a number of reader-author sessions, allowing readers to meet their favourite authors such as the Executive Director of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited Mr. Stanley Wong Yuen Fai, DJs of Metro Radio who host the talk show "New Banana Club", as well as "Three Cat's Mother", a famous blogger.

This year, the best-sellers at the GCCD's booth were "Our Memories", "Three Cat's Blog" and "Warrants- To sell at high profit Skill".

Global China Circulation & Distribution's Books on Financial and Economic Topics Take the Lead

As a result of the buoyant stock market, books on Financial and Economic topics that are distributed by GCCD, like "Trading in the Golden Ten Minutes" and "Earn by first investment on stocks" etc. are well-accepted in the market and have topped the best-seller's list.

Sing Tao Overseas at a Glance

Sing Tao Daily's Los Angeles Office held a banquet on July 31 to celebrate its 18th anniversary and over 200 guests were invited to share the joyful and memorable moment. Delectable food and drink, together with enticing entertainment programs and lucky draws added to the warm and convivial atmosphere.

"The International Kite Festival 2007" organized by Sing Tao Daily's New York Office was held on June 30. Ms. Monica Chen, the Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office New York (HKETO) and Ms. Ellen Young, New York State Assemblywoman, officiated the opening ceremony and flew a huge dragon kite to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of HKSAR. Over 10,000 people also flew their colourful kites together making a stunning picture in the azure sky.

The annual "Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival" sponsored by Sing Tao Daily's New York Office was held on August 4 -5. This year, the Sing Tao team snatched the first-runner up in the 250 meter Media's Invitational race. Meanwhile, "2007 London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival" sponsored by HKETO was held on July 1.

Long Service Award Presentation Ceremony 2007

The "Long Service Award Presentation Ceremony 2007" was held on August 1 in celebration of the 69th anniversary of Sing Tao Daily. This year, a total of 72 staff who have served the Group for over 10 years received Long Service Awards. Among the awardees, Mr. Woo King Chung who has dedicated himself to the Group for 40 years said, "It is of crucial importance that one devotes wholeheartedly and shows his commitment at work. It is in this way that we feel happy about our work and staying with the company." At the ceremony, Mr. Lo Wing Hung, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, said, "Sing Tao is one of the few newspapers that is capable of staying in the market for decades. Without the collaborated effort of all staff, we would not be able to pull through all the challenges and achieve such outstanding result. Let's keep it up and create another brilliant achievement for the Group. "

Sing Tao News Corporation Reports Interim Results 2007

Sing Tao News Corporation Limited announced its interim results on September 5. The Group's revenue grew by 13.7% to HK$1,065.6 million as compared with the Previous Period. Gross profit improved by 36.7% while net profit manifested a growth of 44.4%.

For details, please visit: http://www.singtaonewscorp.com/ files/press/_200709051911 1889405.pdf