Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) today announced 「環球匯」 as the Chinese name for International Gateway Centre (IGC), its flagship integrated commercial project atop Hong Kong’s only High Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. The name signifies a convergence of world-class enterprises, capital, and talent, underscoring the IGC’s strategic location as a premier gateway connecting the Mainland and global markets.

Leading international financial and wealth management institutions have already committed to tenancy, further reinforcing West Kowloon’s status as “Central 2.0”, Hong Kong’s future-focused central business district. Spanning the wealth management, banking and insurance sectors, these commitments demonstrate strong market confidence in IGC's premium quality, unparalleled connectivity and long-term growth potential.

UBS, a global wealth management leader, has secured an entire block at IGC as the development’s anchor tenant. Banco Santander has already moved in earlier this year and commenced operations. Recent additions to the tenancy lineup include Ping An Bank, Rabobank, CCB (Asia), AXA, AIA and FWD, alongside companies from the family office, Mainland securities and specialist recruitment sectors.

KW Lo, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency, said: “As the world's largest cross-border wealth management hub, Hong Kong continues to see robust demand for premium Grade A office space. IGC benefits from an unparalleled “rail+air” connectivity, tenants have direct access to over 110 destinations across Mainland via High Speed Rail while the local airport is just a short journey away, offering seamless links to the global market. This exceptional connectivity makes IGC a premier address for financial and wealth management institutions.”

Mr Lo added that together with the upcoming Artist Square Towers (scheduled for completion in 2027), the International Commerce Centre (ICC), two world-class luxury hotels, premium serviced apartments, and upscale malls, IGC forms an integrated commercial cluster of over 8 million square feet in West Kowloon. Surrounded by expansive green spaces, panoramic Victoria Harbour views, and the world-renowned West Kowloon Cultural District, the cluster is set to become a vibrant destination where commerce, tourism, retail, art, culture and sustainability converge.

Designed by the internationally renowned ZHA Architects, IGC comprises two twin towers totalling four blocks, offering approximately 2.5 million square feet of premium office space and 620,000 square feet of retail space. IGC has already secured 10 leading international, Mainland, and local ESG certifications or pre-certifications, reflecting its commitment to the highest sustainability and workplace standards.
 

The SHKP Reading Club, a long-running initiative of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), launched its annual Read to Dream programme at a ceremony during the Hong Kong Book Fair. This year’s programme is once again co-organized by SHKP and the Patriotic Education Centre of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers. As part of the initiative, SHKP will sponsor1,000 students from underprivileged families to visit the Hong Kong Book Fair to purchase books of their choice. The programme also featured reading-sharing sessions and will host a series of campus talks in the upcoming academic year. Through these activities, SHKP aims to foster a love of reading among students, inspire their interest in innovation and technology, and enhance their understanding of the country’s aerospace achievements, strengthening their sense of national pride.

Officiating at the launch ceremony were Ng Wun-kit, Legislative Council member; Oscar Wong, District Officer (Sham Shui Po) of the Home Affairs Department; Allen Fung, SHKP Executive Director; Amy Lam, Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (HKFEW); Yetta Li, Patriotic Education Centre Director; Will Li, Director of Consumer Goods and Lifestyle of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; and the Vice President of the Sham Shui Po Residents Association and District Council member, CHAN Kwok-wai. They were joined by 150 teenagers from 10 primary and secondary schools and the Sham Shui Po District.

District Officer (Sham Shui Po) Oscar Wong said: “Reading should never be limited to a particular genre. Whether it is literature, history, science or the arts, every book has the power to broaden students’ horizons and open the door to new worlds for students. More importantly, I hope everyone will take this opportunity to develop a daily reading habit and make reading an integral part of your life. This is a habit that will stay with you for life and bring lasting value.

SHKP Executive Director Allen Fung said: “Investing in young people is an investment in the future, and reading is one of the best ways to unlock their potential. As technology continues to reshape our world, SHKP hopes to help underprivileged students access a wider range of learning resources and use books as a gateway to a broader world of knowledge. We are delighted to once again partner with the Patriotic Education Centre. Through reading, we hope to inspire more young people to learn about the latest developments in innovation, technology as well as the country’s achievements in aerospace, strengthening their cultural confidence.”

The ceremony also featured a book-sharing session led by Ng Wun-kit; Lam Shuk Cho, Principal of Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons), and Yetta Li. Drawing on their reading journeys and life experiences, the speakers explored two key themes: “STEM & Aerospace” and “Chinese Culture.” The lively and interactive session sparked enthusiastic participation.

As in previous years, SHKP provided each participating student a $250 book allowance, enabling them to purchase books of their choice on STEM, aerospace, or Chinese culture at the book fair. 

To enhance the experience, the SHKP Reading Club set up a themed booth, “Reading Starship ( 穿「閱」星河號)”, at the book fair. Featuring immersive and interactive elements, the booth invited visitors to explore the wonders of aerospace science and technology in an engaging way.

Starting from the new academic year in September, the programme will organize 24 school talks covering China’s latest technology advancements, aerospace development and cultural heritage. 

Since its launch in 2008, the Read to Dream programme has been dedicated to promoting reading among young people and encouraging them to broaden their understanding of the country. To date, over 34,000 primary and secondary school students have benefitted from the programme. 

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) recently acquired the respective one-third stakes in the Guangzhou Tianhui Plaza project previously held by Guangzhou R&F Properties and KWG Group. Following completion of the transactions, SHKP now has full ownership of the project, which comprises the one-million-square-foot IGC mall and the Conrad Guangzhou hotel with over 520,000 square feet of gross floor area and more than 300 rooms.  

The acquisition was conducted at market value. In addition to the consideration paid, SHKP will also assume responsibility for the long-standing tax and debt issues of the JV project company, in which SHKP originally held only a one-third stake.

Situated in the heart of Guangzhou’s Zhujiang New Town CBD, IGC mall is surrounded by Grade-A office towers, luxury residences, and world-class hotels with direct access to Liede Metro Station. Backed by the Group’s proven operational expertise, it has become a premier shopping destination across the Tianhe and Pazhou districts.

Looking ahead, the mall will continue to diversify its retail offerings while embracing the latest consumer trends, introducing a Grab & Go gourmet market and a series of themed zones. Capitalising on its prime riverside setting, the mall will also bring to Guangzhou more high-quality F&B debut stores, further enhancing its appeal as a one-stop destination for family-oriented leisure and shopping. SHKP will also continue to strengthen its collaborative efforts with the Liede community to elevate the integrated experience of leisure, sightseeing, international cultural exchange, and premium cultural tourism.

SHKP remains confident in the future prospects of Tianhui Plaza. The Group will continue to invest in the project and enhance its operational performance, fully leveraging its expertise in large-scale mixed-use developments to establish Tianhui Plaza as a leading retail and lifestyle landmark in Guangzhou and across the Greater Bay Area.