37th Issue APRIL 2012
中文
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"Leader of the Year 2011" Brings Forth Outstanding Awardees

Sing Tao News Corporation hosted the "Leader of the Year 2011" award presentation ceremony on March 19, with Mr Stephen Lam Sui-lung, GBS, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration, as the guest of honor and one of the award presenters. Other award presenters include Dr Choi Yuen-wan, SBS, JP, Dr The Hon Leong Che-hung, GBM, GBS, JP, and Dr Norman Leung Nai-pang, GBS, LLD, JP. The event attracted a crowd of celebrities and social elites to celebrate the new leaders Mr. Kenneth H. Fang, GBS, JP, Mr. Chong Chan-yau, MBE, Prof. John Leong Chi-yan, SBS, OBE, JP, Ms Ann Hui On-wah and Mr Andy Lau Tak-wah. For more, please visit:http://loty.singtao.com.

Sing Tao Newspaper Group Scoops Twenty Prizes in "Hong Kong News Awards 2011"

The Group's newspapers won a number of prizes in "Hong Kong News Awards 2011" organized by The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong. Sing Tao Daily was awarded with twelve prizes including four championships, three first runner-ups, one second runner-up and a number of merits in Best News Reporting, Best Scoop and other categories. Headline Daily received the first runner-up in Best Science News Reporting, while The Standard received a total of seven prizes including all the top three positions in Best Headline for English. This demonstrates the high quality of the Group's journalistic professionalism and the Group's newspapers will continue to strive to provide readers with first-rate editorial content.

Furthermore, Sing Tao Daily was awarded the Gold Award in media industry in a survey held by Hang Seng Management College Marketing Society. The survey collected public opinions on over eighty enterprises and selected those with the highest ratings on corporate ethics to be the award recipients. The Gold Award in media industry is a testimony to Sing Tao Daily's recognition by the public.

Smart Parents Receives High Praise from Parents and Advertisers

The weekly parenting magazine Smart Parents has been well received by readers since its launch. To thank readers for their continuous support, the membership card redemption programme 2012 was introduced earlier. Membership has been extended to end of December this year, and members can obtain their free Smart Parents copies throughout the year, enjoying more fabulous shopping discounts and privileges.

Smart Parents is going to bring back the "HK Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools & Primary Schools Admission Expo" for the second time on June 23-24 at Kowloon-bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre. In regard of the overwhelming response to last year's event, Smart Parents has expanded the exhibition area as well as invited more participating organizations, in order to give participants a more diverse exhibition.

Sing Tao Daily Brings More Privileges to Readers

Sing Tao Daily has always been striving the best to provide readers with various discounts and privileges. Free copies of "Smart Guide" Pearl River Delta series are offered on Fridays, introducing different entertaining hotspots and places for special cuisines. The "Smart Guide" booklets are handy to use or keep, and coupons are given out with each issue. Besides, Sing Tao Daily is also bundling free copies of "Goodies" on every Friday, integrating leisure contents, games, languages and learning contents and offering a good choice for parents to read with their children.

Sing Tao Newspaper Group Champions Scholastic Debating Events

The annual "Sing Tao Inter-School Debating Competition", co-organised by Sing Tao News Corporation and Education Bureau, has stepped into its 27th year. Overwhelming responses were received this year, with a total of 180 teams participating. After over a hundred rounds of competitions, four finalists from the Chinese and English sections will showcase their debating talents at the May 11 final. The Honorable Mrs Tse Ling Kit-ching Cerry, JP, Permanent Secretary for Education of Education Bureau will officiate the event. Please visit www.singtao.com/debate for more details of the competition.

In addition, Sing Tao News Corporation again became the media partner of the debating competition held by Rotary Club. Moving from last year's theme on environmental issues, the competition focused on property issues this year, and was titled "Rotary Club Inter-school Debating Competition". Students, while joining the competition, were encouraged to take part in caring for society and widen their horizons through critical thinking.

Sing Tao Daily Helps Students to succeed in Liberal Studies

Sing Tao Daily has been providing full-coverage news reporting to its readers with news stories that are more in-depth than free newspapers, and analysis and commentary that are more professional and objective than other paid newspapers, to help keep students up-to-date with current affairs. Along with a diversity of teaching materials, Sing Tao Daily has become the best choice among students in preparing their exams for the Liberal Studies. "The Study Guide for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education" and "Liberal Studies Exercise – Sing Tao Daily News", published by Sing Tao Daily in February and March, provided students with useful contents, exercises and examination study guide, and was well-received among parents and teachers. Sing Tao Daily has also published "Mr. Chiu's Grammar Series - Grammar 2" and "Mr. Chiu's Grammar Series – Proofreading", which were written by professionals in English education, helping students to have a better grasp of English grammar.

Headline Daily - No. 1 Free Paper Supported by Quality Readers

Headline Daily continues to be the leading free newspaper in Hong Kong, providing quality contents for its readers. According to the Ipsos Media Atlas 2011 Q4 survey, the readership of Headline Daily has reached 1,682,000, assuring its position among quality readers. The popularity of Headline Daily is attributable not only to its up-to-date reporting, but also to the fact that it is the only free newspaper published through Monday to Saturday, with Sunday and holiday online versions. In addition, Headline Daily also publishes special editions in order to provide readers with the latest first-hand information.

Headline Daily Launches Recycling Scheme

As the No. 1 free newspaper in Hong Kong, Headline Daily has an extensive distribution network including various MTR stations. In regard of environmental concerns, Headline Daily has established a recycling scheme, aiming to bring quality information to readers and at the same time contribute in reducing usage of papers. Starting from December 2011, Headline Daily has started the scheme by placing recycling boxes at eleven stations along the East Rail Line, Ma On Shan Rail Line and West Rail Line. Readers can put the read newspapers into the recycling boxes, which would be re-distributed after selection. The scheme has been well-received since its launch, and we are now calling for more readers to participate in supporting the environment.

MTR stations with recycling boxes include: East Rail Line - Hung Hom, Mong Kok East, Kowloon Tong, Tai Wai and Fo Tan stations; Ma On Shan Rail Line - Shek Mun and City One stations; West Rail Line - East Tsim Sha Tsui, Nam Cheong, Mei Foo and Tuen Mun stations.

Sing Tao Overseas at a Glance

Chinese New Year is an important traditional festival to the Chinese. In order to share the joy in the important festival, Sing Tao Daily's offices in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles participated in the local Chinese New Year Carnivals, joining the parades and giving out well wishes to readers.

Updates on The Standard

The Standard has been actively providing readers with special benefits such as movie promotion programs including "War Horse", "The Muppet", "My Week with Marilyn", "la delicatesse", "Hugo" and "We need to talk about Kevin", to give away free tickets to its readers.

The Standard has also co-sponsored some major marketing events including "Professional Development & English Learning Fair" organized by NESTA and "Hong Kong Reads Book Carnival" at University of Hong Kong organized by Hong Kong Reads. The two events ended with great success and further broadening The Standard's reach in the education sector.




East Week "Hong Kong Service Awards 2012" Pays Tribute to Quality Services Providers

The annual "Hong Kong Service Awards" aims to pay tribute to companies committed to offer quality services, and to recognize their contribution and effort to develop Hong Kong into a cosmopolitan city. With the recent technological advancement and economic globalization, the service industry in Hong Kong has become more and more challenging. The theme of this year is "Quality service is the key to success". For further details please visit www.eastweek.com.hk/serviceawards.

PC Market Announces the 8th Annual "Best of I.T. Award"

One of the most anticipated events of the year in Hong Kong's I.T. industry, "Best of I.T. Award", has come to its 8th anniversary. The presentation ceremony took place on March 13 at Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre. To reinforce this year's theme "Technology × Art", a theme gallery was set up to showcase how technology can be a part of art within our daily life. The award presentation ceremony awarded 55 exemplary and most recognized I.T. products and services in 2011. For further details, please visit: www.pcmarket.com.hk/itaward.




A-Performers.com Publishes "China Executive Education Guide 2012"

Having received enthusiastic response in the past five years, "China Executive Education Guide 2012 "(CEEG)was made available again by A-Performers.com. The competitive business setting requires executives to acquire more technical skills and soft skills. Organizations are expecting executives to have global perspectives and wide horizons. More executives now turn to executive programmes or MBA education, looking at adding skills and experience to be better positioned in the changing marketplace. The latest 2012 Issue furnishes comprehensive content of postgraduate education in diverse study areas, with over a hundred pages featuring most up-to-date information of 55 EMBA, MBA, DBA, and other master's programmes in China and Hong Kong which was published in late January to align with the application period of the programmes.

Job Market Launches Monthly Magazine Trendy Jobs

Job Market released its monthly magazine Trendy Jobs in February, gathering recruitment information from different industries including retail, catering and beauty businesses. Trendy Jobs also invited young people to share their working experiences and their experiences with starting a new business. Its first issue interviewed the famous singer-songwriter Chet Lam and invited him to share his story on how he turned personal interest into life-long career. Chet Lam has also recorded a video for readers as encouragement, and the video was posted on the Job Market website . Job Market has organized a lucky draw, readers can enter it simply by flipping through the publication and taking photos of the designated stamps. Winners would be rewarded a display decoration with Chet Lam's autograph.

Trendy Jobs bundled with Job Market on a monthly basis. Readers can redeem it at MTR stations and selected 7-Eleven convenience stores for free. The publication is also given out in Causeway Bay, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok and other major shopping malls. Free online version is also available for readers.




Sing Tao News Corporation Reports Final Results for 2011

Sing Tao News Corporation Limited announced its 2011 annual results on March 28. The core Media operations achieved a 5.3% growth in revenue in the year. The Group reported consolidated profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HK$138.7 million and declared a final dividend of HK5.0 cents per share for a full year dividend of HK9.5 cents per share, a 12% increase over the previous year.

For further details, please visit:
http://notice.singtaonewscorp.com/announcement/_2012032819493952035.pdf




Key Financial Information
Sing Tao News Corporation Limited (Stock Code:1105)
Number of Shares Outstanding
(as at Mar 31, 2012)
837,280,517
Market Capitalization
(as at Mar 31, 2012)
HK$946 million

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

50.75%
Financial Year End December 31
Revenue
(Twelve months ended Dec 31, 2011)
HK$2,309.90 million
Net Profit attributable to Shareholders
(Twelve months ended Dec 31, 2011)
HK$138.63million
Net Assets
(as at Dec 31, 2011)
HK$1,908.54 million
Board Of Directors

Executive Directors:
Mr. Ho Tsu Kwok, Charles (Chairman)
Mr. Lo Wing Hung (Chief Executive Officer)
Ms. Inn, Judy
Mr. Jia Hongping
   Mr. Lai Ting Yiu
 Mr. Lau Chung Man, Louis
 Mrs. Sy Wong Chor Fong
 Mr. Yang Yiu Chong, Ronald Jeffrey

Non-Executive Director:
Mr. Ho Ching Tak, Kent
Independent Non-Executive Directors:
Ms. Ho Chiu King, Pansy Catilina
Mr. King, Richard Yun Zing
Mr. Lee Cho Jat
 Mr. Tung Chee Chen


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2012年4月第37期
  主要內容:
「2011年傑出領袖選舉」頒獎禮圓滿舉行
星島新聞集團榮獲報業公會頒發多項大獎
《親子王》備受家長及廣告商戶追捧
《星島日報》隨報附送更多精采優惠
星島新聞集團全力支持學界辯論盛事
《星島日報》成學習通識首選
《頭條日報》全港最多讀者 為優質社群至愛
《頭條日報》回收傳閱計畫現已啓動
星島海外快訊
《英文虎報》最新動向
《東周刊》「香港服務大獎2012」表揚優質服務
《PCM 電腦廣場》舉辦第八屆「香港I.T.至專大獎」頒獎典禮
A級人才網出版「China Executive Education Guide 2012」
月刊《潮工王》首度隨《JobMarket求職廣場》推出
星島新聞集團公佈2011年年度業績
 

「2011年傑出領袖選舉」頒獎禮圓滿舉行

星島新聞集團舉辦的年度矚目盛事「2011年傑出領袖選舉」頒獎禮已於3月19日順利舉行。當晚場面盛大,官蓋雲集,除了政務司司長林瑞麟先生蒞臨出任主禮嘉賓及頒獎嘉賓外,亦邀請得蔡元雲醫生、梁智鴻醫生和梁乃鵬博士擔任頒獎嘉賓,還有一眾社會知名人士出席,一同恭賀周松崗爵士、方鏗先生、莊陳有先生、梁智仁教授、許鞍華小姐和劉德華先生獲得本屆傑出領袖殊榮。有關頒獎禮的盛況,請瀏覽「2011年傑出領袖選舉」網站http://loty.singtao.com

星島新聞集團榮獲報業公會頒發多項大獎

星島新聞集團在香港報業公會舉辦的「2011年香港最佳新聞獎」中,橫掃多項大獎,其中《星島日報》奪得十二個大獎,為於「最佳新聞報道」和「最佳獨家新聞」等組別的四個冠軍、三個亞軍、一個季軍和多個優異獎;《頭條日報》獲「最佳科學新聞報道」亞軍;《英文虎報》亦榮獲七個獎項,在「英文組最佳標題」項目更包辦冠、亞、季軍。獲得如此優異的成績,可見三份報章的專業報道均受業界高度肯定。

此外,《星島日報》又獲恒生管理學院本科部市場營銷學會「香港君子企業調查2011」頒發傳媒業金獎。該學會收集公眾對超過八十間企業的意見,從而選出企業道德獲高度評價的得獎機構。本報獲傳媒業界別金獎,證明大眾肯定《星島日報》多年來致力服務市民、關心社會的表現。

《親子王》備受家長及廣告商戶追捧

全城最強親子育才周刊《親子王》,一直備受讀者推崇。為答謝支持,於早前推出2012年度會員卡換領活動。會員卡有效期延至12月底,會員全年可免費換領《親子王》及盡享更多、更精采的商戶優惠,因而大受家長歡迎。此外,第二屆《親子王》「全港直資中小學校展暨小一入學博覽」將在6月23-24日於九龍灣國際展貿中心舉行,有見上屆家長及參展單位皆反應踴躍,本屆特別拓大場地面積,亦邀來更多參展機構,務求讓更多家長到場,亦使活動更豐富多元。

《星島日報》隨報附送更多精采優惠

《星島日報》一向致力為讀者服務,更不時提供驚喜優惠,現逢周五隨報附送《食玩王》「潮玩勁食珠三角」系列,為讀者推介不同地方的特色食肆及玩樂熱點,以小冊系列形式推出,既實用又方便珍藏,每期更送出優惠券。除《食玩王》外,《星島日報》亦逢周五附送中英雙語《星兒Goodies》,集消閒、遊戲、語文及學習內容於一身,是親子閱讀首選,備受家長推崇。

星島新聞集團全力支持學界辯論盛事

星島新聞集團與教育局合辦的學界年度盛事「星島全港校際辯論比賽」,已經踏入第二十七屆,今屆參賽隊伍多達180隊,經過連月來逾百場辯戰,四隊精英將於總決賽爭奪中、英文組冠軍寶座。總決賽將於5月11日假伊利沙伯體育館舉行,主禮嘉賓為教育局常任秘書長謝凌潔貞女士。有關各場賽事精華及總決賽資料,請瀏覽www.singtao.com/debate

另外,星島新聞集團今年再度擔任扶輪社主辦的辯論比賽之傳媒夥伴。繼去年以環保為比賽主題後,今年賽事定名為「扶輪房屋盃中學校際辯論比賽」,以房屋問題作為辯論題目,希望同學藉參與比賽多關心社會,擴闊視野,培養多角度思考。

《星島日報》成學習通識首選

《星島日報》每日提供最全面優質的新聞資訊,比免費報章詳盡深入,報道及分析亦比收費的大眾化報章中肯和專業,能助學生提升時事觸覺,擴闊通識領域;同時更備有多元化的通識教材及配套,是學習通識的首選報章。於2月及3月該報分別推出《文憑試攻略2012》及《星島新聞通識練習》,提供內容豐富實用的考試攻略和通識習題,全港獨有,深受學界及家長歡迎。此外,又隆重推出英文權威著作的《趙Sir教Grammar 2──百問百答自我評估》及《Grammar小精靈知錯能改──趙Sir教Proofreading》,讓同學輕鬆學習英文文法,星島教育天書專業實用吸引大批學生爭相換領。

《頭條日報》全港最多讀者 為優質社群至愛

《頭條日報》全港No.1,每日提供精采內容。根據Ipsos Media Atlas2011年第四季度調查結果顯示,《頭條日報》的讀者人數高達1,682,000,全港No.1,遠遠拋棄各大報章,贏盡優質讀者,是社群至愛。《頭條日報》深受讀者歡迎,全因其緊貼社會大事,不僅是唯一一份周一至六都有出版的免費報章,更備有周日及假期電子報,每日竭誠為讀者提供最新最豐富的新聞及消閒資訊;此外,《頭條日報》更經常推出號外,以第一時間為市民帶來社會最關注的資訊。

《頭條日報》回收傳閱計畫現已啓動

《頭條日報》派發網絡龐大,更覆蓋多個港鐵站,便利讀者。為讓更多讀者可取閱《頭條日報》,獲取優質豐富的資訊,同時減少紙張耗費,《頭條日報》於去年12月起,於東鐵綫、馬鞍山綫和西鐵綫共十一個港鐵站內啟動回收傳閱計畫,與讀者一起為環保出一分力。讀者閱報後可將完整無缺的《頭條日報》放到站內特設的回收箱。所有收集到的報紙會經過挑選及整理,完好的報章會再放在報紙架上,供其他讀者取閱。回收傳閱計畫推出以來,獲得讀者響應;現邀請更多市民參與,齊齊支持環保。

設置回收箱的港鐵站包括:東鐵綫的紅磡、旺角東、九龍塘、大圍及火炭各站;馬鞍山綫的石門及第一城站;西鐵綫的尖東、南昌、美孚及屯門站。

星島海外快訊

農曆新年是重要的中國傳統節日,為讓身處海外的華人讀者亦能感受節目氣氛,《星島日報》紐約、三藩市與洛杉磯辦事處參與了當地的新春嘉年華會,派出花車穿梭大街,沿途向讀者拜年。

《英文虎報》最新動向

《英文虎報》繼續與電影公司合作,為讀者帶來優惠,送出《戰馬》、《布偶歷險記》、《情迷夢露七天》、《一吻巴黎》、《雨果的巴黎奇幻歷險》與及《我兒子是惡魔》的戲票。

另外,《英文虎報》贊助多個活動,如NESTA舉辦的「Professional Development & English Learning Fair」,與及Hong Kong Reads於香港大學舉辦的「Hong Kong Reads Book Carnival」,兩項活動皆大大提高了《英文虎報》於學界的知名度。



《東周刊》「香港服務大獎2012」表揚優質服務

由《東周刊》主辦的「香港服務大獎」今年繼續表揚一眾致力為顧客提供優質服務的企業及產品,嘉許得獎品牌於業內的卓越成就,同時感謝他們致力推動香港成為世界一流的國際都會。隨著科技高速發展,以及經濟全球化的趨勢下,香港的服務業亦面臨種種不同的挑戰。《東周刊》特此以「優質服務,致勝之道」為今年的主題,帶出香港的服務業要在日趨劇烈的營商環境下保持競爭力,優質服務是其中一個致勝之道。詳情請瀏覽www.eastweek.com.hk/serviceawards

《PCM 電腦廣場》舉辦第八屆「香港I.T.至專大獎」頒獎典禮

年度I.T.界最矚目盛事 ──「香港I.T.至專大獎」今年已昂然踏入第八屆,頒獎典禮亦於3月13日 假賽馬會創意藝術中心舉行。為切合今年主題 「藝術 × 科技」,我們特意設立主題館,展示了科技如何融合藝術並與我們生活緊密連繫。頒獎典禮共頒發55個「I.T.至專大獎」,表揚2011年度最受歡迎及最具代表性的電腦科技產品和服務。有關詳情請瀏覽:www.pcmarket.com.hk/itaward



A級人才網出版「China Executive Education Guide 2012」

A級人才網五年來的年度焦點刊物「China Executive Education Guide 2012」,今年再次載譽歸來。競爭激烈的營商環境使企業對人才的要求愈加嚴格,而為配合企業的發展趨勢,行政人員的國際視野亦需更為廣濶;因此愈來愈多的行政人員報讀行政或工商管理等深造課程,提升能力應付市場需求。本年度的「China Executive Education Guide」因應讀者需要,搜羅中港兩地55個最新的工商管理博士、碩士及其他碩士課程資料,提供逾百頁的深造進修情報,並於配合各課程的報讀時間,於1月下旬推出市面。

月刊《潮工王》首度隨《JobMarket求職廣場》推出

《JobMarket求職廣場》於今年2月推出今年首期的《潮工王》月刊,每月為讀者網羅大量零售、飲食、美容等前線好工,並分享潮流人的打工及創業成功心得。首期《潮工王》專訪音樂創作人林一峰,分享他十多年來由興趣轉而投入音樂工作的一點一滴,林一峰更在JobMarket網站上為讀者錄製打氣片段。《JobMarket求職廣場》更特設「尋找《潮工王》遊戲」,讀者只須於該刊物中搜尋並拍攝印花,即可參加抽獎,贏取林一峰親筆簽名的結他座枱擺設。

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星島新聞集團公佈2011年年度業績

星島新聞集團有限公司於3月28日公佈其2011年全年業績,本年度的核心媒體業務的收入取得百分之五點三的增長,股東應佔綜合溢利為約一億三千八百七十萬港元,派發每股5.0港仙的末期股息,而全年所派發的股息為每股9.5港仙,較去年上升12%。

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http://notice.singtaonewscorp.com/announcement/1_2012032819493952035.pdf



主要財務資料
星島新聞集團有限公司(上市編號:1105)
已發行股數(截至2012年3月31日) 837,280,517
市場總值(截至2012年3月31日) 946百萬港元

主要股東: Luckman Trading Limited
(由何柱國先生全權擁有)

50.75%
財務年結 12月31日
收入
(截至2011年12月31日止十二個月)
2,309.90百萬港元
股東應佔溢利淨額
(截至2011年12月31日止十二個月)
138.63百萬港元
資產淨值
(於2011年12月31日)
1,908.54百萬港元
董事局成員

執行董事:
何柱國先生(主席)
盧永雄先生(行政總裁)

賈紅平先生
黎廷瑤先生
劉仲文先生
施黃楚芳女士
楊耀宗先生

非執行董事:
 何正德先生
獨立非執行董事:
 何超瓊女士
 金元成先生
 李祖澤先生
 董建成先生


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