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由新鴻基地產發展有限公司（新地）冠名贊助、國際青少年創科教育協會主辦的「新鴻基地產國際青少年創科教育大賽 2026」（IYSEC）已圓滿舉行。作為全港最大型的學界創科盛事之一，今屆大賽吸引逾500所本地學校、超過6,000名學生踴躍參與，優勝者更有機會參加在中國內地及英國舉行的國際性賽事，爭取為港爭光。新地期望透過賽事孕育具備國際視野的創科棟樑，進一步促進本港及粵港澳大灣區的創新發展。

新鴻基地產執行董事郭基泓表示：「新地一直積極履行企業社會責任，深信青年人是推動未來社會與科技進步的核心力量。隨著人工智能（AI）正以前所未有的速度改變世界，新地期望透過冠名贊助IYSEC，讓下一代在實踐中更深入了解前沿科技，將科技素養轉化為未來的核心競爭力。同時，大賽成功打破地域界限，於大灣區城市設立分站賽事，促進香港與灣區青少年互相交流、切磋技術，培養本地學生成為香港鞏固國際創新科技中心地位、融入國家發展大局的強大動能。」

國際青少年創科教育協會創會主席蔡健瑋先生表示：「我們非常榮幸今年能與冠名贊助商新鴻基地產攜手合作 ，共同全力培育本港及大灣區的創科新星 。大賽至今已邁入第八屆 ，在形塑學界創科氛圍上扮演著舉足輕重的角色 。看到今年報名情況空前踴躍、規模創下歷屆新高 ，我們深感鼓舞。AI正以前所未有的速度改變世界 ，本屆賽事聚焦『AI競未來』 ，正是希望普及AI素養，為下一代構築展現才華的黃金舞台 。同時，大賽成功聯動大灣區多個城市 ，早前已於廣州、佛山、澳門等核心城市設立分站賽 ，搭建了極具價值的跨地域交流平台 ，這將有效培育具備國際視野與大灣區視野的科創接班人 。」

今年IYSEC已踏入第8屆，本屆賽事以「AI 競未來，創科耀灣區」為主題，是本港唯一同時涵蓋 7 大比賽類別、15 個熱門前沿科技項目的大型創科比賽（各項目見附表）。賽事的對象涵蓋本地中小學及幼稚園學生，更成功走出香港，於廣州、佛山、澳門等大灣區核心城市設立分站賽，有效促進區內學生的創科交流與技術切磋。

今屆賽事於六月中至七月初舉行，選出優勝學生代表香港參加七月中舉行的大灣區總決賽，與內地頂尖創科精英同台較量。此外，香港優勝學生更有機會參加兩項國際性的創科賽事，分別為由中國電子學會舉辦的「世界機器人大會青少年機器人設計與信息素養大賽」，以及由英國The Micro:bit Educational Foundation舉辦的編程比賽「do your:bit Competition」。

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.