Uptown Plaza infused with eco-friendly elements 10.11.2020 Play/Pause Stop Mute/Unmute Vol+ Vol- Fullscreen Malls are not just a place for leisure and shopping; they can also help promote environmental protection. In the past few years, Uptown Plaza in Tai Po has actively promoted green living among its tenants and the community through a wide range of initiatives, with remarkable results. These efforts earned the mall the gold award in the Property Management (Commercial & Industrial) sector in the latest Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence. SHKPNews recently visited Uptown Plaza to learn more about the mall's green property management practices.

Park Royale in Guangzhou wins accolades for its premium quality 06.11.2020 Park Royale, developed in phases, is located on Shiling Road East, in Huadu, Guangzhou, and has a gross floor area of about nine million square feet SHKP puts great emphasis on product and service quality. Park Royale, in Guangzhou, was recently recognized by the Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau of Huadu, Guangzhou, for its outstanding property design and handover quality. SHKP is trusted by local consumers and has established a premium brand on the mainland. To further enhance the integrated control level of building quality in the district, the Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau of Huadu worked with the Huadu Construction Quality Supervision Station to assess all 217 residential projects completed between August 2017 and August 2019. Park Royale, one of five projects that did not receive any substantiated complaints or other cases, was presented with a certificate of honour and a pennant. Park Royale is a large-scale SHKP residential project in Guangzhou. Phase 2B of the development was handed over in June this year. According to a buyer opinion survey, buyers are very satisfied with the project's property design and quality.

SHKP and Hong Yip recognized in the ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme 11.11.2020 The company attaches great importance to human resources and strives to equip staff at all levels so they can excel at work. This year, SHKP and its subsidiary, Hong Yip, were once again awarded the Manpower Developer honour by the Employees Retraining Board. Since the launch of the Manpower Developer Award Scheme in 2010, SHKP and Hong Yip have received the award for 10 consecutive years. The head office, Hong Yip and 67 corporations are therefore now acknowledged as Super MDs, with the validity period extended from two years to five years to highlight their continuous achievements in staff training and development.

SHKP receives 24 awards from Euromoney and clinches top regional award as Asia Pacific's Best Overall Developer for the seventh year 27.10.2020 SHKP was recently awarded a record high of 24 accolades in the annual Real Estate Survey, organized by internationally renowned financial magazine Euromoney, reflecting widespread industry recognition of the Group's continuous improvement. In Euromoney's Real Estate Survey 2020, SHKP took home all seven property awards in Hong Kong, including the Best Overall Developer, Best Mixed-Use Developer, Best Residential Developer and Best Innovative Green Development Developer. SHKP also won six out of seven awards on the mainland, including the Best Overall Developer, Best Mixed-Use Developer, and Best Retail/Shopping Developer. In the Asia Pacific region, SHKP won the top regional award, the Best Overall Developer, for the seventh year, the most among all developers, while receiving five other awards, including the Best Residential Developer and Best Retail/Shopping Developer. SHKP also clinched three global honours: Global Best Innovative Green Development Developer, Best Residential Developer and Best Mixed-Use Developer. Recognized as one of the benchmark awards for the real estate industry, Euromone's annual Real Estate Survey was held for the 16th consecutive year. More than 2,700 representatives from advisers, developers, investment managers, bankers and corporate end users of real estate worldwide took part in this year's survey. Awards received by SHKP: Best Developer - Innovative Green Development Sector, Global Best Developer - Residential Sector, Global Best Developer - Mixed Sector, Global Best Developer - Overall, Asia Pacific Best Developer - Innovative Green Development Sector, Asia Pacific Best Developer - Residential Sector, Asia Pacific Best Developer - Retail/Shopping Sector, Asia Pacific Best Developer - Office/Business Sector, Asia Pacific Best Developer - Mixed Sector, Asia Pacific Best Developer - Overall, China Best Developer - Innovative Green Development Sector, China Best Developer - Residential Sector, China Best Developer - Retail/Shopping Sector, China Best Developer - Office/Business Sector, China Best Developer - Mixed Sector, China Best Developer - Overall, Hong Kong Best Developer - Innovative Green Development Sector, Hong Kong Best Developer - Residential Sector, Hong Kong Best Developer - Retail/Shopping Sector, Hong Kong Best Developer - Office/Business Sector, Hong Kong Best Developer - Mixed Sector, Hong Kong Best Developer - Industrial/Warehouse Sector, Hong Kong Best Investment Manager - Overall, China Best Investment Manager - Overall, Hong Kong

SHKP management trainees meet online amid the pandemic 21.10.2020 Play/Pause Stop Mute/Unmute Vol+ Vol- Fullscreen SHKP places great emphasis on young talent. This year, the company recruited 14 university graduates in the mainland and Hong Kong to take part in its three-year Management Trainee Programme. Group Training recently organized a five-day induction programme to allow trainees to develop an all-round understanding of the company. New arrangements amid the pandemic Mainland and Hong Kong management trainees used to participate in an induction programme in Hong Kong. While the mainland trainees were not able to come to Hong Kong this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they met the Hong Kong trainees via online video conferencing. Through sharing by senior staff, the participants learned about SHKP's corporate culture and the Group's different business functions. Site tours were arranged for the local management trainees to visit the Group's residential premises, office buildings, malls, retail operations and construction sites to familiarize them with SHKP's diversified businesses. Facilitating the career development of young people The management trainees undertake internships in a variety of roles throughout the programme to gain wide exposure. A senior staff member is assigned to each trainee as a mentor to offer valuable work advice and life coaching. In addition, the company provides multifaceted training to develop the potential of the trainees and allow them to take on more important roles in the future.

SHKP sponsors the Construction Industry Century Memories exhibition – Memorable Structures in the Past Century 20.10.2020 Play/Pause Stop Mute/Unmute Vol+ Vol- Fullscreen The construction industry has not only driven the economic growth of Hong Kong, but has also transformed the city's urban landscape. To mark the 100th anniversary of the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) this year, the HKCA is hosting a Construction Industry Century Memories roving exhibition, titled 'Memorable Structures in the Past Century', with SHKP a platinum sponsor of the event. In addition to showcasing precious historical artefacts and the development history of the HKCA, the exhibition features a 12 x 2.5-metre animated artwork, named 'Transforming Stones into Today's Hong Kong'. Created by a young Hong Kong artist based on more than 100 photos of Hong Kong during different periods, the watercolour painting employs interactive animations of urban transformation, the evolution of construction technologies, and building developments, illustrating inspiring stories of Hong Kong construction projects and people over the past century. The International Commerce Centre, developed by SHKP, is vividly featured in the artwork as one of Hong Kong's iconic landmarks (see animation). Visit the exhibition, and get a first-hand look at the fascinating artwork! Schedule and venue of the Memorable Structures in the Past Century exhibition: From now until 26 October – The Oval Atrium in IFC Mall, Central Note: For the latest information on the two subsequent exhibitions, please visit the related website: https://www.hkca100.com.hk/en/exhibition.php

Hong Yip People Development Academy incorporates new technology to motivate learning 14.10.2020 Play/Pause Stop Mute/Unmute Vol+ Vol- Fullscreen Underscoring SHKP's emphasis on manpower development, Hong Yip Service Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, established Hong Yip People Development Academy in 2007 to cultivate talent for the industry. In view of the ever-rising expectations for property management services, Hong Yip has continuously improved the academy by incorporating innovative technology into training to enhance the learning experience of staff. Developing a variety of training apps in collaboration with higher-education institutions Hong Yip People Development Academy features a well-equipped training centre in Kwai Hing, which can accommodate 100 participants. In recent years, the academy has introduced innovative technology equipment for teaching. Through collaboration with the University of Hong Kong, the Vocational Training Council, and other external institutions and organizations, it has also developed virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications, as well as mobile apps, for staff training. First property management company to run Qualifications Framework programmes Over the past decade, Hong Yip People Development Academy has evolved from a functional department to a training centre, providing more than 22,000 training sessions for nearly 300,000 participants. In 2010, Hong Yip was accredited by the Qualifications Framework (QF) as the first property management company to run QF-recognized training programmes from Levels 1 to 3, as well as the first private company in Hong Kong with Specifications of Competency Standards-based in-house training programmes. The academy has successfully organized 19 QF-recognized programmes, which account for nearly half of such programmes in the industry, including the highest number of QF Level 3 accredited programmes. In addition to providing training for Group staff, the academy designs and offers courses for other institutions and non-profit organizations, such as the Hong Kong Management Association, to help raise the level of the property management industry and fulfil its social responsibility obligations. In recent years, Hong Yip has actively leveraged innovative technology applications for manpower development, which has garnered widespread recognition. This year, for example, Hong Yip's 'Virtual Reality Training Platform' won the silver award in the Best Safety Enhancement Programme of the 7th Best Property Safety Management Award, organized by the Occupational Safety & Health Council. Last year, the company took home the bronze award in SHKP's Work Safety Suggestion Scheme with its proposal for 'Virtual Training and Safety Intelligence'. By offering professional and systematic training, Hong Yip seeks to prepare its staff and the industry well for the licensing regime of the Property Management Services Ordinance.

Sanfield's Summer Internship Programme grooms the new construction generation using new technology 23.09.2020 SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok (middle) encourages the interns and hopes they can apply the knowledge and experience gained from Sanfield in their future work, living the Building Homes with Heart spirit Every summer, SHKP organizes Summer Internship Programmes to let young people gain valuable work experience. As the local economy is affected by the pandemic this year, it is challenging for graduates entering the work force. In view of this, Sanfield Building Contractors (Sanfield), the construction arm of SHKP, increased the number of places in this year's Summer Internship Programme and introduced learning elements involving technology application to help nurture young people for career development in the industry. 102 participants join the Summer Internship Programme This year's Summer Internship Programme received an overwhelming response, with close to 350 applications from university students majoring in construction engineering, civil engineering, building services engineering, quantity surveying, building safety and related fields. Sanfield admitted a record 102 interns. For one and a half months, the company arranged for the interns to work on tasks related to their major and engage in other construction processes. The interns also learnt about cutting-edge Building Information Modelling (BIM) and gained experience with SHKP's proprietary vertically integrated smart handover app. It is hoped that through learning about and mastering the latest industry technology, the participants' employability will be enhanced. An intern majoring in building services engineering, Ng Wing-yan, said: "We learn about theory in class and get to know how everything actually works only through an internship. After learning from industry experts on site, I now have a better understanding of what I learned at school." An intern majoring in civil engineering, Cheuk Chi-yeung said he was glad to have the opportunity to experience BIM operations first-hand. "I was assigned to the Siu Hong site, which has mature BIM applications," he said. "The experience opened my eyes! The project has implemented BIM since the design stage, so different departments can upload the construction component details to the same platform. Site conditions can be determined at a glance, effectively boosting construction efficiency and safety." Full-time four-year Apprenticeship Training scheme Sanfield has continued to co-organize with the Construction Industry Council and the Vocational Training Council a four-year Apprenticeship Training scheme for students at the level of DSE or above. The company arranges on-the-job training for the participants and fully subsidizes them to pursue Higher Diploma programmes. Upon completion of their studies, the apprentices may be promoted to junior management and enjoy a career path in the construction industry. Messages from Summer Internship Programme participants

SHKP ranked among top 10 sustainable corporates in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area 21.09.2020 The company values corporate social responsibility (CSR) and prioritizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) elements in its business decision-making process to promote sustainability. Recently, SHKP exceeded the overall average score in different categories of the 50 Hang Seng Index (HSI) constituent companies this year, and ranked the sixth in the fifth Hong Kong Business Sustainability Index (HKBSI) and fourth in the first Greater Bay Area Business Sustainability Index (GBABSI). Both indices are organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School's Centre for Business Sustainability. The company was ranked a 'Pace-setter'. The HKBSI measures the ongoing development and recognizes the performance of Hang Seng Index constituent companies on business sustainability. The debut GBABSI aims to encourage and motivate companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to adopt CSR as a progressive business model. It covers Hong Kong-listed companies with operations in the GBA that are eligible for southbound trading under the Stock Connect scheme.