HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadailyhk.com:

High-level officials and society leaders gathered in Hong Kong on Thursday for a major conference on integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with keynote speakers highlighting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s role as a “super connector” between the Chinese mainland and global markets amid rapidly shifting geopolitical and technological landscapes.

The conference, themed “New Dynamics in Asia-Pacific Cooperation, New Opportunities for GBA Connectivity”, was co-organized by China Daily and the Hong Kong Coalition, bringing together nearly 300 government officials, consuls general, business leaders and representatives from think tanks, academia and media, as well as public-private sector experts from across Asia.

Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said that collaborative initiatives unveiled recently in data and healthcare between Hong Kong and Nansha in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, underscore the unique role of Hong Kong as a partner and super connector linking the Greater Bay Area with the rest of the world.

He said the steps to be taken are clear and necessary — to promote better government-to-business and business-to-business interactions between Hong Kong and Guangdong.

“The new momentum generated in recent months through cooperation between Guangdong cities in the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong will benefit other Asia-Pacific countries and regions,” Leung said.

Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said in a video speech that the Greater Bay Area is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and integrated economic powerhouses in the world, underscoring Hong Kong’s role as the only world city that converges both the China advantage and the global advantage.

Lee said that this role takes on new significance this year, as the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, in November, a historic first for the Greater Bay Area, and Hong Kong will host the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in October. He added that the region is ready for the spotlight.

Lee said that Hong Kong has a deep and liquid market and a strong pool of financial and professional talent, and the city has become Asia’s premier fundraising, asset management and risk management hub.

He said the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone is key to turning cutting-edge ideas into tangible outcomes and world-class research into products, by bringing together Hong Kong’s research excellence and the Chinese mainland’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.

He added that talent is central to Hong Kong’s innovation and technology push, while highlighting the “one town, five elements” framework for the Northern Metropolis University Town Area — a hub where universities, research institutes and industries will be set up together to integrate the five elements of education, technology, talent, industry and urban development.

“Integrating into and serving overall national development, Hong Kong brings together ideas, capital and talent across boundaries, and connects the Greater Bay Area with global markets. Together, we are not just building the Greater Bay Area. We are shaping a more connected, innovative and prosperous future,” Lee said.

Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, said that the China Daily Hong Kong Edition has chronicled Hong Kong’s remarkable voyage — enduring storms, celebrating triumphs and now recording a new era of transformation from stability to prosperity, aligned with the vibrant rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

“Amid shifting communication landscapes and unprecedented global change, we will continue to share the living story of and contribute to this ‘one country, two systems’, the dynamism of the Greater Bay Area and China’s unwavering commitment to an open global economy,” he said.

Qu also said that he believes that Hong Kong will continue to innovate, leap forward and forge new heights of achievement with its first five-year plan, which is scheduled to be published on Sept 16.

Hong Kong SAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stressed connectivity and Hong Kong’s role in connecting the world in an age of profound change driven by geopolitics and technological transformation.

“As the country’s most internationally connected region, the Greater Bay Area presents a strong value proposition for Asia-Pacific collaboration,” Chan said. “It rests on a simple conviction: When we partner, we do not merely add up our strengths — we multiply them and extend their reach well beyond Asia.”

The conference also featured three panel discussions on Hong Kong’s financial opportunities in the changing Asia-Pacific landscape, the synergy in commercial aerospace development between the HKSAR and Shenzhen, and education in the artificial intelligence era.

Panelists highlighted how Hong Kong can seize opportunities arising from deeper Asia-Pacific economic and trade cooperation to enhance its influence as a global financial hub.

Discussions also centered on harnessing the Greater Bay Area’s manufacturing capabilities and Hong Kong’s strengths, exploring ways to build a collaborative commercial space ecosystem.

Panelists also examined how the education sector can reinvent its model with AI to cultivate talent that serves the Greater Bay Area and the Asia-Pacific market.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 8, Bank of China (Hong Kong) (“BOCHK”) and World Wide Fund for Nature (“WWF”) jointly organised the “BOCHK Green Forum 2026 & Sharing Workshop on Good Practices of Green Finance in Southeast Asia”. Themed “Together for Green: Empowering Corporates and Individuals across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia”, this flagship event of Hong Kong Green Week 2026 attracted over 200 policymakers, representatives of international organisations, experts, scholars and industry leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region to exchange insights on green finance innovation, low-carbon transition and sustainable development, and explore innovative practices in green finance. The forum also provided a practical and efficient platform for green finance cooperation among the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, promoting cross-border collaboration and experience sharing to accelerate the region’s green transition.

The forum commenced with welcome remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of BOCHK, followed by keynote speeches by Li Xia, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China; Li Xiaowen, Director of Women Workers Committee at National Committee of Chinese Financial Workers’ Union; Arthur Yuen, Acting Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”); Matteo Marinelli, Asia Pacific Lead of Sustainable Finance at WWF International; and Shane Edwards, Head of APAC Client Coverage at MSCI, on a wide range of topics covering green finance development trends, opportunities for regional cooperation and pathways for sustainable transition.

During the forum, two research reports were unveiled, namely The Asian Way: Sustainable Finance Market Outlook in Southeast Asia and the Role of Hong Kong (Second Edition), jointly released by the Hong Kong Financial Research Institute of Bank of China, MSCI Institute and HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute; and Hong Kong Climate Awareness: Public Understanding, Risk Perception and Readiness for a Low-Carbon Future, published in collaboration between BOCHK and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (“PolyU”). The two research reports focus respectively on the latest trend in green development across Southeast Asia and the Greater Bay Area, and on Hong Kong residents’ understanding of climate change and preferences for green financial products. Together, they provide valuable insights to support green finance and sustainable development. Professor Lin Chen, Vice President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Business) of the University of Hong Kong, and Professor Wong Wing-tak, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU, attended the respective research report launch sessions as guest speakers.

The forum also featured a Sharing Workshop on Good Practices of Green Finance in Southeast Asia, where industry leaders from major Southeast Asian banks shared case studies on green finance initiatives. This was followed by an exchange session involving experts from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, the HKMA and the Asian Development Bank, as well as scholars from local and overseas tertiary institutions, who shed valuable insights on the cases presented.

Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of BOCHK, said, “Climate change remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and no country or region can tackle it alone. We must work together through regional cooperation to address this challenge. As cooperation on sustainable development continues to deepen among the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, as a pioneer in sustainable finance, is well positioned to support its Asian partners with mature solutions and contribute to advancing green finance across Asia. At BOCHK, sustainable development lies at the heart of our strategy. Leveraging our extensive network across nine ASEAN countries, we actively connect regional green projects with international capital, helping to channel financial resources to where they are most needed. We will continue to bring together the efforts of corporates and individuals across the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia to advance sustainable development. Together, we can chart the way forward in the global green transition and support climate action in the region and beyond through the power of finance.”

Li Xia, Deputy Director General of Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center at Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, said, “Green finance is a critical pillar in achieving global climate goals and advancing sustainable development. Under the theme ‘Together for Green’, today’s forum is not only a timely response to one of the defining challenges of our time for regional green growth, but also a powerful declaration of collective action. Hong Kong, as an international financial centre, possesses unique strengths in green finance and is well positioned to become a leading green finance hub in Asia and beyond, playing an indispensable role in channelling domestic and international capital towards green projects. Looking ahead, the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment will continue to work with partners, including BOCHK, to support Hong Kong’s development as an international green finance centre and to guide more private capital towards projects and initiatives that generate genuine green value.”

Li Xiaowen, Director of Women Workers Committee at National Committee of Chinese Financial Workers’ Union, said, “Green finance in the new era has evolved beyond the traditional focus on green lending. Drawing on the experience of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a number of scalable and replicable green finance models have emerged, demonstrating the value of cross-sector collaboration. A notable example is the alignment of green standards across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, which leverages Hong Kong’s strengths as an international green finance hub to align with international standards and facilitate the mutual recognition of green projects between the Chinese Mainland and international markets. These efforts provide valuable experience for the development of green finance nationwide.”

Matteo Marinelli, Asia Pacific Lead of Sustainable Finance at WWF International, said, “We live in a nature-based economy – our economies, well-being and prosperity all depend on our most precious asset: nature. To support the acceleration of science-based landscape conservation in places where WWF works, WWF leverages a full set of complementary financial tools and solutions. For instance, applying the Landscape Finance Approach, combining both greening finance and financing green, will require funding for implementation across key landscapes. Unlocking private capital is essential to closing the nature finance gap. Looking ahead, WWF sees strong potential to collaborate with Chinese and ASEAN financial institutions — strengthening dialogue among regulators, promoting financial flows towards climate and nature through innovative facilities, and working with partners such as BOCHK to help companies navigate ESG and compliance requirements in the region. Together, our joint efforts to redirect finance towards nature would ensure a thriving planet for generations to come.”

Shane Edwards, Head of APAC Client Coverage at MSCI, said, “Sustainable finance in Asia is entering its next phase. Investors are becoming more selective about where they deploy capital, while climate and sustainability ambitions are becoming more deeply embedded in investment and financing decisions. The complementary strengths and needs of markets across Asia create significant opportunities for greater regional cooperation. Hong Kong is well placed to connect these opportunities with capital and expertise. At MSCI, our indexes, data and risk models help institutional investors better understand the opportunities and risks involved, supporting more informed investment decisions towards the transition.”

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Most December holidays begin with a feeling. Some travellers want a few quiet days by the sea, others want a weekend built around food and culture, while many simply need somewhere easy to reach after a long year. New accommodation search data from digital travel platform Agoda suggests Malaysians are keeping their favourite destinations in mind while adding a few less familiar options to the shortlist.

Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Malacca remain the six most-searched domestic destinations for December stays. Alongside them, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu are gaining interest, Sibu has entered the domestic top 20, and Johor Bahru and Port Dickson are moving higher as convenient getaways.

Fabian Teja, Country Director for Malaysia and Brunei at Agoda, said: “Malaysia’s established holiday hotspots continue to lead, but travellers are also considering lesser-known places for their year-end breaks. That gives secondary destinations a real chance to attract more visitors when they offer something distinctive, good value and a trip that is straightforward to plan. Malaysians are open to going somewhere new, but they still need a strong reason to choose it. Agoda helps travellers compare accommodation, flights and activities across more destinations. For Malaysia’s tourism industry, turning that curiosity into visits will depend on how clearly each place can show what makes it worth the trip.”

Island time or a coastal city break?

Langkawi remains a natural choice for travellers who want the full island holiday, complete with resort stays, beach days and excursions out on the water. It retained third place among Malaysia’s most-searched domestic destinations, with searches growing by 58% from 2025.

Kuantan offers a more flexible way to head to the coast. Travellers can combine time by the sea with local food and the conveniences of a city, without planning the entire trip around an island itinerary. While Kuantan ranked 13th overall, searches grew by 111%. Its rise points to greater interest in coastal trips that can move easily between beach time, food stops and unhurried days with fewer fixed plans.

Travellers heading to the east coast in December should check current weather conditions and transport schedules before confirming their itinerary.

A familiar heritage weekend or culture at a slower pace?

Malacca remains an easy favourite for a food-filled weekend among historic streets, museums, cafés and familiar local stops. The city held sixth place, with year-on-year searches increasing by 82%.

Kuala Terengganu offers a quieter interpretation of a cultural getaway. Its traditional crafts, east coast flavours and coastal setting lend themselves to travellers who want to explore without filling every hour of the trip. Searches for Kuala Terengganu grew by 114%, lifting the city from 18th to 14th place. This was the largest climb among destinations appearing in the top 20 in both years.

The comparison shows how Malaysians can now choose between two very different versions of a culture-led holiday: the familiar energy of Malacca or the slower rhythm of Kuala Terengganu.

Looking beyond East Malaysia’s usual gateways

Kota Kinabalu and Kuching remain firmly on Malaysians’ year-end travel map, holding fourth and fifth place respectively. Both offer an established mix of food, culture and experiences beyond the city centre.

Sibu provides another way to experience Sarawak. Days can unfold around markets, local dining and the riverfront, making it suited to travellers who prefer discovering a place through its everyday character rather than a long sightseeing checklist.

The town was part of Agoda’s domestic top 20 in 19th place, with searches growing by 78% year on year. Its arrival suggests that some travellers are beginning to look beyond East Malaysia’s best-known city breaks when planning their December trips.

When the easiest holiday is the most appealing

Not every year-end break needs a flight or weeks of planning. Johor Bahru and Port Dickson both moved up Agoda’s rankings as Malaysians searched for trips that are easier to arrange.

Johor Bahru climbed to seventh place, offering travellers a packed weekend of food, shopping and family attractions. Port Dickson rose to eighth, providing a quick coastal reset within easy reach of the Klang Valley.

Their growing popularity reflects a practical side of December travel. After a busy year, sometimes the best holiday is simply one that is easy to reach, easy to plan and different enough from home.

Malaysia’s familiar favourites continue to lead, but travellers now have more ways to create the holiday they want. Whether it is Langkawi or Kuantan, Malacca or Kuala Terengganu, the choice is becoming less about following the usual list and more about finding the right kind of break.

With over 130,000 flight routes, more than 6 million holiday properties, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda helps travellers combine their bookings in one platform. Travellers can discover deals on Agoda’s mobile app and Agoda.com.

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Inspiration — the strategic pillar of high‑trust leadership that shapes culture, reinforces trust, and aligns collective purpose.

TAIPEI, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Sept. 10, Great Place To Work™ proudly hosted the Best Workplaces™ in Taiwan 2026 awards ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Taipei Zhongshan, honouring organizations that demonstrate outstanding culture and practices in trust‑building, leadership effectiveness, and employee well‑being. This recognition is based on rigorous employee feedback and an in‑depth evaluation of organizational practices that promote fairness, credibility, respect, and trust.

This year’s theme, “Inspire and be Inspired” underscores the vital role of motivation, empowerment, and shared purpose across industries. At its core, inspiration is a high‑trust leadership behavior—one that encourages leaders to spark ideas, elevate voices, and create the conditions for people to do their best work. Inspiration fuels innovation, strengthens collaboration, and empowers individuals to grow with confidence and purpose. By creating an environment where ideas are encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and every voice is valued, we nurture a cycle of inspiration that elevates not only our people but the entire organization.

Organizations that prioritize inspiration cultivate open communication, encourage bold ideas, and empower individuals to take ownership of their growth — creating a deeper sense of belonging, camaraderie, and pride. By recognizing contributions, fostering meaningful connections, and giving employees a clear understanding of how their work drives shared success, companies build a culture where motivation naturally thrives. When inspiration becomes part of everyday leadership, workplaces transform into communities where people feel valued, engaged, and energized by a collective sense of possibility, bringing their best selves to the organization’s future.

The event at the DoubleTree hotel brought together leaders, employees, and community representatives to celebrate companies that have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering environments where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. This award is to honor and recognize organizations that demonstrate outstanding practices in trust‑building, leadership effectiveness, and employee well‑being. 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: 

“Inspiration is the foundation of a truly great workplace. When people feel inspired, they tap into their creativity, their courage, and their sense of purpose — and that energy lifts the entire organization. As leaders, our responsibility is to create environments where people feel trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow. When inspiration becomes part of daily culture, extraordinary things happen.” — said Mr. Jose Bezanilla, CEO, Great Place To Work™ Greater China.

Awards Ceremony:  

This year, 16 companies earned a place on the list, achieving an impressive average score of 87.49 percent. Being recognized among these outstanding organizations reflects our commitment to fostering a culture grounded in respect, empowerment, and collaboration. It also reaffirms our position as a leading workplace where ALL employees are supported, celebrated, and given every opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Best Workplaces™ in Taiwan 2026 

AbbVie Taiwan
ADATA
Allianz Taiwan Life
Applied Materials Taiwan, Ltd.
Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan Limited
Cadence
Cisco
DHL
JustCo (Taiwan Onshore) Ltd.
Kuehne + Nagel Taiwan
Logicalis Taiwan
Marriott International
Mastercard
Micron
TransPak
W. L. Gore & Associates

Legends

This year, two companies received special recognition as 5‑Year Legends, having been honored as Best Workplaces™ in Taiwan consecutively from 2022 through 2026.

ADATA
Cadence

Core Findings

Under the For All™ methodology, companies are evaluated on how well they are creating an inclusive workplace experience for all employees no matter who they are or what they do. 

The data from Best Workplaces™ in Taiwan 2026 show that over 88.4% of employees view their workplaces positively as a great place to work. Compared with other workplaces across Greater China, companies awarded in the Taiwan list reported notably stronger experiences in the following areas:

• 28.7% more likely to perceive having special and unique benefits
• 21.5% more likely to perceive access to training or development for professional growth
• 21.1% more likely to perceive management has a clear view of where the organization is going

In the Trust Index© Survey to employees, we collected 14,136 valid responses from awarded companies, and this generated an average score of 87.5% for Taiwan. We applaud your continuous efforts to build great workplace cultures for your associates.

Hearty congratulations to all of this year’s winners!  

About Great Place To Work™ 

Great Place To Work™ is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures that provides executive advisory and culture consulting services to businesses in more than 180 countries and regions, through proprietary assessment tools, benchmarks and certification programs. In Greater China, we work with different media partners to publish our lists namely, the ‘Best Workplaces™ in Greater China’ list, a special list of ‘Best Workplaces for Women™ in Greater China’ list,  the ‘Best Workplaces™ in Hong Kong’  list and the ‘Best Workplaces™ in Taiwan’ list. In the US, we work with Fortune Magazine to publish the 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. 

For more information about building a great workplace, please visit our official websites: 
https://www.greatplacetowork.cn/
http://www.greatplacetowork.com.hk/
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“When leaders create clarity, fairness, and trust, people feel inspired to bring their full selves to work. Inspiration grows in workplaces where everyone knows their voice matters and their contributions make a difference.”
Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology is showcasing more than 100 products across 16 categories, demonstrating how Physical AI can move beyond the digital interface and become part of the physical world—helping products better perceive, understand, and respond to everyday life.

At the foundation of this ecosystem is Dreame’s Physical AI architecture, which integrates three core technology pillars: the Omni-Perception System, the Home Intelligence Model, and the Intelligent Actuation & Control System. Together, these enable products to perceive surroundings, interpret scenarios, make decisions, and translate them into physical actions—applying shared capabilities across diverse products and real-world use cases.

Smart Cleaning Flagships

Headlining the robot vacuum lineup is the X60 Ultra Extreme. Its Dual-Joint UltraExtend Arms allow the side brush to extend 12cm and the mop to reach 18cm into corners and under furniture. The ultra-slim 8.9cm design, liftable LDS module, and 42,000 Pa Vormax Suction ensure powerful cleaning in low-clearance spaces. AI-Enhanced OmniSight and 10cm ProLeap provide smooth navigation, while the PowerDock offers 100°C mop self-cleaning and up to 100 days of hands-free emptying.

Also unveiled is the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, Dreame’s first steam robot vacuum, using 180°C steam and 100°C hot water to melt grease and kill 99.99% of bacteria, with an 8cm extendable roller mop reaching deeper into recessed spaces.

For floor care, the H16 Pro TriForce combines 30,000 Pa suction, 200°C steam sterilization, 90°C hot water degreasing, and foam cleaning in one slim device, with a 9.85cm low profile and 180° lie-flat reach.

Personal Care Innovations

The Pocket Aura uses smart heat control and real-time distance sensors to reduce heat damage, low-heat drying and a foldable, travel-ready design. The Pocket Uni offers SmartVolt™ global voltage, 350 million negative ions, and a self-absorbing curling wand that styles with airflow. The AirStyle Pro HI is an 8-in-1 styling kit with a 130,000 RPM motor and Dreamehome app guidance, featuring A-Curl™ and a U-shaped straightening nozzle.

Air Purification Solutions

The FP10 Furcatch Air Purifier for pet owners captures 99.5% of pet hair and eliminates odors via six-stage purification with H14 HEPA and CataFresh™.

The TP20 delivers 500m³/h PCADR, refreshing a 20㎡ room in under 6 minutes, with a 3-in-1 filter lasting up to 5 years and 22dB quiet operation. The compact TP10 offers 280m³/h CADR for spaces up to 117㎡, consuming just 0.48kWh per 24 hours. The NP10 uses high-voltage electrostatic purification with a washable filter, delivering 400m³/h CADR at 28W.

Debuting is the RF10 Purifier Cool, a 2-in-1 purifier and fan with 120° wide-area airflow, millimeter-wave radar for person-tracking, and an 8-layer purification system with negative ions, consuming less than 1kWh per 24 hours.

From Intelligent Products to a Connected Smart Living Ecosystem

Dreame’s IFA 2026 presence reflects a shift toward an integrated ecosystem, applying common perception, decision-making, and execution capabilities across categories. With products in 190+ countries and 42 million households, Dreame continues to extend its Physical AI expertise into everyday life.

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is a trailblazer in smart home appliances that enhance lives through cutting-edge technology. The official distributor for Dreame Technology in Singapore is DM Dasher Pte Ltd. Stay updated by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit https://dreame.sg/.

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A Chrono24 analysis of completed transactions from 2018 to Q2 2026 shows Rolex’s pandemic premium has fully unwound. The brand stays in front, but its lead has narrowed across every segment and younger buyers are spreading their money more widely.

• Under-30 buyers allocate the highest share of their watch spending to Rolex, about 34%. They have also pulled back the most: from roughly half the 2022 peak, a drop of around 30% in three years and the steepest of any age group.
• Rolex has given back share in every price segment since 2023, by 3 to 8 percentage points, as Cartier, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin gain ground.
• Demand is rotating from sports icons to the classic Datejust, now the single largest revenue-contributing collection at about 28%.
• Rolex accounts for 35% of watch transaction volume among North American buyers, its highest regional share, up from about 27% in 2018, while Asian demand has fallen from the low 30s to around 20%.

KARLSRUHE, Germany, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rolex’s pandemic premium has fully unwound. Its marketplace share is back near the pre-2019 level after a 44% peak in early 2022, and prices are climbing again: the Rolex price index sits about 55% above 2019 and rose around 7% over the past year. The sharpest movement now comes from Rolex’s youngest buyers. These are among the results of a new analysis of Chrono24’s own marketplace data, covering 2018 to the second quarter of 2026. Rolex remains the largest brand on the Chrono24 marketplace at around 31% of dollar sales volume, ahead of Omega (about 11%) and Patek Philippe (about 6%). What has changed sits underneath that number.

After several years defined by pandemic-era price spikes and scarcity, the market has settled into a calmer phase. That makes this a useful moment to look at how buyers are behaving now that the boom is over, and the clearest answers sit in who is buying and what they choose.

Younger buyers are pulling back the hardest

Buyers under 30 still direct a larger share of their money to Rolex than any older group, about 34% against 27% for the over-60s. They are also retreating fastest. At the 2022 peak, the under-30s put roughly half of their watch spending into Rolex; that has since fallen by about 30% over three years, the steepest decline of any age group. Every age band has eased since the boom. The youngest buyers have moved furthest, toward dressier models and a wider set of challenger brands.

Rivals have recovered across every segment

Rolex still leads every price band above $5,000, and its grip is tightest in the $10,000 to $20,000 tier, where it holds about 61% of sales volume. Above $20,000 it holds close to 39%. That lead has thinned across the board since 2023, by 3 to 8 percentage points depending on the segment. The steepest slip came in its own stronghold: the $10,000 to $20,000 tier, where Rolex commanded more than 70% at the 2022 peak and now sits near 61%. Cartier gained the most in the $5,000 to $10,000 band, while Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin picked up ground above $20,000, where Audemars Piguet is also strong. Still, Rolex remains the reference point others are measured against.

Demand is rotating from the sports icons to the classic Datejust

For years the Submariner, GMT-Master II and Daytona defined what people wanted from Rolex. They still sell in volume and together make up close to 38% of revenue. The GMT-Master II is the recent standout, helped by scarcity: after Rolex discontinued the steel “Pepsi” at Watches and Wonders 2026, that reference traded about 24% higher than a year earlier, near $25,000, one of the biggest year-on-year gains among the best-sellers.

The deeper shift is toward dressier timepieces. With younger buyers driving demand away from speculative sports models and into versatile classic-dress styles, the Datejust has become Rolex’s single largest earner at around 28% of revenue. It is also where most collectors begin: the Datejust and Oyster Perpetual are the common entry points, and buyers tend to move on to the Daytona and vintage GMT-Master as they gain experience.

Women commit more to Rolex, and choose different models

Women direct roughly 38% of their watch spending to Rolex, compared with 30% for men. Both shares have normalized since the 2022 peak, with women down about 23% over three years and men about 17%. Their model mix differs, women concentrate on the Datejust and Oyster Perpetual, which come in the smaller case sizes many buyers prefer, while the Daytona, Submariner and GMT-Master II stay strongly favored by men.

Demand is shifting toward North America

The regional map is being redrawn too. North America is now Rolex’s strongest region: Rolex accounts for 35% of watch transaction volume among North American buyers, up from about 27% in 2018. Its share of spending among American buyers has risen steadily over the past eight years. Europe holds nearly 29%. Asia has moved the other way, from the low 30s to around 20%.

A market that has grown up

What emerges is a market that has widened around its leader. Three years after the peak, its buyers have moved on from chasing a few hyped references; they now spread their money with intent across a wider field. Rolex has not retreated; the field around it has caught up.

“The pandemic premium is unwound. The clearest signal is generational: younger buyers drove the boom, and they are the ones now moving to other brands and to classic watches like the Datejust. Rolex still sets the tone, but buyers spread their money across more brands than they did three years ago”, says Balazs Ferenczi, Head of Brand Engagement at Chrono24.

Learn More

• Read The Rolex Report 2026 and download the full research report
• Explore the world’s watch market on Chrono24, featuring new, pre-owned and vintage watches

Disclaimer

This report is an independent analysis by Chrono24 and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rolex SA.

About Chrono24

“Chrono24 – The World’s Watch Market” has been the world’s leading online marketplace for luxury watches since 2003. With more than 600,000 watches from over 3,000 dealers and 60,000 private sellers in more than 150 countries, the portal reaches more than nine million unique visitors per month. Chrono24 offers a comprehensive service portfolio with a large combined worldwide range of new, used, and vintage watches. This allows buyers and sellers to complete transactions in a trusted environment. Chrono24 employs over 350 people in offices in Germany (Karlsruhe and Berlin), Miami, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other locations.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — September offers an opportunity to refresh everyday routines ahead of the busy year-end period. From nutrition and supplements to personal care and household essentials, wellness can take many forms in daily life. Global health and wellness retailer iHerb is highlighting six “Health Reset” essentials across adult nutrition, children’s supplements, personal care and household cleaning to support a range of everyday needs.

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, iHerb offers a broad selection of health, beauty and everyday essentials to customers around the world.

For consumers ready to turn their Health Reset intentions into action, now is an ideal time to explore iHerb’s selection of more than 50,000 products and discover the items that best suit their individual routines. As part of its 30th Anniversary Spotlight promotion, more than 600 participating brands are offering savings of up to 30% with promo code “IH30YRS” until 17 September at 1:00 a.m. New customers worldwide can also enjoy 25% off with code “NEW25”. In addition, up to 200 limited-time product deals will be added daily through 16 September, with selected items available at 40% off or more-giving shoppers even more opportunities to find new favourites for their personal reset.

Reset everyday habits and build a more consistent wellness routine

A refreshed routine can begin with simple, consistent nutritional habits. Alongside a balanced diet, supplements can help individuals meet their nutritional needs. Doctor’s Best Vitamin C, 500 mg provides 500 mg of vitamin C per serving in a vegetarian capsule, making it easy to incorporate into a daily supplement routine for consumers who want to support their everyday nutrition.

Another popular option is California Gold Nutrition Antarctic Krill Oil, which combines omega-3 phospholipids with naturally occurring astaxanthin. It comes in fish-gelatin softgels with natural strawberry and lemon flavour. From vitamin C to omega-3 supplementation, small and consistent daily habits can provide a practical foundation for a September wellness reset.

Refresh the family routine, from children’s nutrition to personal care

A Health Reset does not need to involve dramatic lifestyle changes. For families, it can start with small habits that are easy to maintain. Nature’s Way Alive! Kids Premium Gummy Multivitamin offers a convenient everyday supplement option for children aged two and above. It combines a range of vitamins and minerals in cherry, grape and orange-flavoured gummies that are easy to fit into a family routine.

 For those looking to refresh their hair-care routine, Force Factor Hair Growth Accelerator comes in mixed berry-flavoured soft chews designed for convenient daily use. It is formulated to support fuller-looking hair and can be incorporated into a consistent hair-care routine. Together, these options give families simple ways to identify the everyday habits that work best for them.

Reset the home, from laundry care to the bathroom

A reset can extend beyond personal routines to the home. Nellie’s Wow Stick Stain Remover offers a solid stain-treatment option for everyday marks on clothing and fabrics, while Seventh Generation Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner is formulated for hard, non-porous surfaces and features a lemongrass citrus scent. Together, the two products offer practical options for refreshing everyday household routines.

iHerb expands its 30th anniversary offers with daily limited-time deals

To celebrate iHerb’s 30th anniversary, the Spotlight promotion will run from 3 September at 1:00 a.m. to 17 September at 1:00 a.m.. More than 600 participating brands will be featured, and shoppers can enjoy savings of up to 30% with promo code ‘IH30YRS’. New customers worldwide can also receive 25% off with promo code ‘NEW25’, making it easier to discover health and everyday essentials on iHerb for the first time.

Alongside the Spotlight promotion, iHerb will have up to 200 limited-time product deals each day through 16 September, with selected items available at 40% off or more across supplements, beauty, personal care and household categories. Products, discounts and promotion terms may change; the latest information on the official iHerb website will apply. Consumers can also follow the official iHerb WhatsApp account for the latest updates and get access to an exclusive 25% off promo code.

iHerb: A One-Stop Global Health and Wellness Platform

Headquartered in California, USA, iHerb is a global online retailer of health and wellness products. The platform provides Hong Kong consumers with access to authentic products through a safe and reliable cross-border shopping experience. Products are shipped directly from logistics centres in the United States and Asia, alongside the following delivery and shipping options:

• Fast delivery: Orders can arrive as fast as the next day.
• Free shipping: Enjoy free shipping on orders over HKD 150.
• Easy returns & refunds: For purchases made on the iHerb website or app, returns are accepted within 30 days from the day the order is received, while iHerb brand products enjoy an extended 90-day return period.

The featured products and anniversary offers are available through iHerb Hong Kong at https://hk.iherb.com/.

About iHerb (official website: https://hk.iherb.com/)

iHerb is a globally renowned US-based cross-border e-commerce platform specializing in high-quality health supplements, nutritional products, beauty and personal care, and daily essentials. Offering a curated selection of over 50,000 items and serving more than 180 countries and regions, iHerb is dedicated to helping global consumers access health and beauty options at reasonable prices. All products are shipped directly from multiple advanced logistics centers in the US and Asia, maintaining product freshness through rigorous cold-chain and temperature-controlled warehousing management . iHerb also continuously enhances its multi-language customer service and localized payment methods to ensure a safe, transparent, and convenient shopping experience for users worldwide.

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• Samsung’s TV line-up has more Glare-Free options^[1] further catering to the 58% of Australians who love living on the sunniest continent on the planet but hate on-screen glare^[2].

• Samsung has expanded its ultra-large screen TV options to meet the demand of 60% of Australians who believe big screens offer more immersion^[3].

SYDNEY, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From sun-filled living rooms to bigger screens, art-inspired interiors and endless entertainment, Australians have their own way of watching TV.

As the Global No.1 TV brand for 20 years^[4], Samsung has developed a deep understanding of how Australians watch, live and entertain, designing TV experiences around the needs and preferences that make Australian homes and lifestyles unique.

Here are five key reasons Samsung TVs are made for Australians.

1.Made for Australian Homes: More certified Glare-free display technology that combats the Australian sunshine

Australians live in the sunniest continent on the planet^[6], but all that natural light can create one of the biggest frustrations when watching TV: on-screen glare. More than half of Australians (58 per cent) say glare is one of their biggest TV frustrations^[7].

Samsung’s certified Glare Free^[8] technology is designed to help Australians enjoy their favourite content with fewer distractions. By diffusing light, it helps reduce reflections on screen, making it easier to see what’s being watched in bright, sun-filled living rooms.

It’s a Samsung innovation designed around a distinctly Australian reality: our homes are beautifully bright, and our TVs need to work with that light, not against it.

2. Made for Australian Preferences: Australians want bigger screens to watch moments that matter with friends and family. 

Australians aren’t just going bigger, they’re going ultra-large. As TVs have grown in size and become more accessible, the big screen is increasingly becoming the centrepiece for how Australians come together, whether that’s watching sport, settling in for movie night or gaming with mates.

Size makes a real difference to the home entertainment experience. For Australians who love gathering around for big moments with friends and family, a larger screen can mean a more immersive experience while giving everyone in the room a great seat and viewing angle.

Samsung insights show that 60% of Australians believe the bigger the TV screen, the more immersed they feel in what they’re watching, while 68% agree bigger screens make content look more lifelike^[9].

Ultra-large screens are also becoming more accessible, with Samsung expanding its 98-inch-plus range from four options in 2025 to up to 10 by the end of 2026 across Micro RGB, The Frame Art TV, Neo QLED and Mini LED ranges. This means Australians have more choice across sizes, TV types and price points, providing an ultra-large screen option to more Australian living spaces^[10].

3. Made for Australian Lifestyles: Australians are bringing The Louvre, The Met and MoMA into their living rooms. 

For Australians who want their homes to reflect their personality, Samsung pioneered a range of Art TVs in The Frame and The Frame Pro TVs that transforms the TV into a piece of art when it’s not being watched. But not just any art. Samsung partnered with leading galleries and artists around the world to build The Art Store^[11] to bring Australians access to works from The Louvre, The Met, MoMA and Tate.

Fast forward almost a decade, Australians now consume more The Frame TVs per capita than any other country in the world^[12], exploring more than 5,000 artworks from over 800 artists via The Art Store^[13].

In response, Samsung has expanded Art Store beyond The Frame to two-thirds of its TV range^[14], allowing Samsung Micro RGB, OLED S95H, Neo QLED, QLED, Mini LED, and Movingstyle owners to welcome da Vinci’s Mona Lisa into their living room.

4. Made for Australian Entertainment: 200+ subscription free channels and cloud-gaming built-in and ready to go

From family viewing to solo streaming, Australians have more ways to entertain themselves than ever. Samsung brings many of those options together, with 200+ subscription free Samsung TV Plus channels^[15], top streaming apps, and Xbox Game Pass^[16] and Gaming Hub^[17] built in.

That means more entertainment is ready to go from the moment you switch your TV on, giving the whole family near endless ways to relax, watch and play without adding unnecessary complexity.

5. Made for Australian Viewing: Vision AI Companion making content discovery more personalised on the TV.

With near endless streaming choices at our fingertips, deciding what to watch can sometimes be the hardest part of the night.

Samsung’s Vision AI is designed to make the viewing experience more personal. It learns viewing habits, optimises picture and sound settings and recommends what to watch next, helping Australians spend less time searching and adjusting, and more time enjoying.

Further, Vision AI Companion (VAC) brings together Samsung’s broadest range of AI service platforms, including Bixby to make the TV experience more intelligent and personalised^[18]. Designed to work alongside users as an entertainment companion, VAC can help guide what to watch while watching Samsung TV+ channels, what to eat, and what to listen to, extending the role of the TV beyond viewing alone^[19].

Unlike AI designed for individual devices and users, Samsung Vision AI Companion is purpose-built for the communal TV screen^[20] using various LLMs to share visualised, intelligent responses adapted to Australian questions and requests^[21]. An upgraded version of Bixby sits at the core of Vision AI Companion which enables more natural dialogue, deeper contextual understanding, and personalised responses.

Samsung insights show that shared experiences with family around the TV is particularly important for Australians, with half of respondents claiming their TV brings their family closer together for quality time^[22]. In fact, 45% of respondents say the TV enables them to spend more time together, while 41% of respondents say the TV enables them to share passions and interests with their families^[23].

Vision AI Companion is available on Samsung’s entire 2026 TV range as well as being available on select 2025 models – Q7F or above^[24].

Supported by 7 years of Tizen upgrades, together, these innovations reflect what Samsung has spent 20 years learning as the world’s No.1 TV brand^[25]; great TV experiences aren’t one-size-fits-all.

From bright Australian homes and a preference for bigger screens, to design-led spaces and the way Australians discover and enjoy entertainment, Samsung continues to create TV experiences made for the way Australians live.

And after seven consecutive years as Australia’s Most Loved TV Brand, as voted by Australians in Finder Australia’s Customer Satisfaction Awards, that understanding continues to put Samsung at the heart of Australian living rooms.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

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