Link posted another strong set of interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2018, with interim distribution per unit rising 7.5%. Chairman Nicholas Allen said, “Our culture of embracing innovation has positioned us well to deal with the opportunities and challenges presented by the changes in our operating landscape.”

CEO George Hongchoy said, “Our organic portfolio continued to deliver sustainable growth during the year. Together with the inorganic growth drivers, Link is well placed to sustain its long-term growth trajectory.”

Link’s retail portfolio in mainland China recorded a reversion rate of 43%. In Hong Kong, over 90% of retail podium “T.O.P – This is Our Place” has been committed. The Quayside will be completed in early 2019, with nearly 60% of office space pre-leased.

領 展於2018年9月30日止六個月的中期業績亮麗，每基金單位分派增長7.5%。主席聶雅倫表示：「領展擁抱創新的文化，將有助我們應對經營環境轉變帶來的機遇及挑戰。」

行政總裁王國龍表示：「原有組合於年內持續增長，配合新加入的增長動力，有利領展維持長期增長軌跡。」

內地零售組合續租租金調整率達43%。香港組合方面，「T.O.P This is Our Place」逾9成已獲承租。「海濱匯」將於2019年初竣工，近六成的辦公室樓面已預租。

Sparks Innovation in Retail
開拓零售新概念

As Mong Kok’s newest lifestyle destination, T.O.P This is Our Place is home to many retailers that offer novel retail concepts, and new-to-Hong Kong food and beverage options. Campfire’s new co-retail platform, one of T.O.P’s newest tenants, seeks to foster innovation and enterprise in the retail sector and inspire an appreciation for emerging brands. Recently opened eateries include the first Hong Kong outlet of long-standing Japanese savoury pancake maker Chibo Okonomiyaki and Taiwan’s popular brown sugar fresh milk shop Tiger Sugar.

旺角新登場時尚消閒熱點 ─ T.O.P This is Our Place，引入多家商戶以嶄新零售概念為顧客帶來驚喜，以及多間首度來港的人氣餐飲品牌。最新加盟的「Campfire」推出共享零售平台，支持零售業創新及創業，並引發對新冒起品牌的興趣。新開業的食肆則有日本老字號大阪燒專門店「千房」香港首家分店，以及來自台灣的人氣黑糖珍珠奶店「老虎堂」。

HEAlloween at T.O.P
T.O.P「HEA啦喂」

Over 80 contestants spaced out for 30 minutes in their scariest Halloween costumes at T.O.P’s HEAlloween Space-Out Competition.
超過80位「HEA啦喂！發呆大賽」參賽者以萬聖節恐怖打扮上陣，齊集T.O.P發呆30分鐘。

Mr Donothing, South Korean artist/designer Cho Hee-jae’s “laziest” artistic creation, in classic movie scenes.
韓國設計師曹熙載筆下的至懶人氣卡通人物 – Mr.Donothing在商場cosplay經典恐怖片場面。

Catering to an expanding residential population nearby, the newly renovated Homantin Plaza has enhanced dining choices by bringing in quality eateries that include Sushi Ki, Itamama, Café Fresca and Paladin Chinese Tapas, all of which are making their debut in Link’s portfolio. Adding family elements to the customer experience is Top Fun Café, a parent-child-themed restaurant equipped with popular game facilities. The mall has also broadened retail choices to include pet shop Hunter, Japanese snack outlet OHAKO, Stanley Pharmacy as well as retailers offering bedding items and stationery products.

While improving accessibility and shop visibility with an enhanced retail floor layout and a new entrance at Fat Kwong Street, the mall has also transformed itself into an iconic district landmark with a new façade and greenery-adorned entrances. Sporting chalkboard-style murals, the mall’s revamped fresh market offers a spacious main entrance and corridors.

配合鄰近地區住宅人口持續增長，何文田廣場完成優化工程，引入多家首次進駐領展商場的食肆，加強優質餐飲選擇，包括Sushi Ki、Itamama、Café Fresca及百悅亭，而親子主題「開心坊。親子餐廳」則提供深受歡迎的遊戲設施，為顧客體驗增添家庭元素。零售選擇亦有所擴大，涵蓋寵物店 Hunter、日式零食店十八番、康威藥妝，以及售賣寢具和文具的零售商。

經美化的物業外觀，配以綠化入口，令商場成為區內地標。於佛光街新設一個入口，重整零售樓層佈局，不但提高易達度，商舖亦更為一目了然。何文田街市翻新後，加入以黑板風格壁畫，並拓闊主入口和走廊，方便顧客。

To further enhance its appeal as a convenient stop for gourmet delicacies, CaFeteria, the food court located at the entrance of Cheung Fat Plaza, caters to a variety of local palettes by featuring cooked food stalls offering Sichuanese snack, cart noodles, sushi, Taiwanese and Hong Kong-style street food, and sweet soup. In addition to offering a bright environment, the plaza’s recent renovation project has equipped each stall with drainage and ventilation services to facilitate tenants’ business operations and enhance service standards.

位處長發廣場入口的全新美食坊長發食堂CaFeteria，雲集多個人氣熟食檔，包括四川小吃、車仔面、壽司、台式食品及飲品、地道港式小吃和糖水等。完成翻新後的長發食堂光線更為充足，並於每檔加設排水和通風設施，方便商戶營運業務之餘，亦提升服務水平。

Link has pledged its support of the Hong Kong Government’s Organic Resources Recovery Centre Phase 1, which uses biological technologies to turn organic waste into products and energy. As part of this support, selected Link fresh markets are making daily food waste deliveries to the Centre in Siu Ho Wan to help alleviate the burden on landfills.

領展全力支持廚餘回收，旗下多個街市每天回收的廚餘運往位於小濠灣的政府有機資源回收中心(第一期)，透過生物技術，將有機廢物轉化成產品及能源，藉以減低堆填區的負荷。

Mobile payment services facilitate faster, hassle-free shopping with cashless transactions. Link partnered with WeChat Pay HK to roll out the latter’s mobile payment service at Butterfly Market, to be followed by service launches at more properties across Hong Kong in the coming months. A great example of the potential of mobile payment was Temple Mall’s Fortune Bag redemption programme. More promotional campaigns will be organised at a variety of Link properties to encourage wider use of mobile payment services.

流動支付令購物付款更快捷，更可省卻找續的煩惱。領展與WeChat Pay HK合作率先於蝴蝶街市推出WeChat Pay HK支付服務，並將逐步推擴至更多商場及街市。黃大仙中心與WeChat Pay HK推出的福袋換領活動亦相當成功。更多物業將推出優惠，緊貼市場鼓勵顧客利用電子錢包消費。

At the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries’ Corporate Governance Conference, themed “Corporate Governance: The New Horizon”, Chairman Nicholas Allen (first from right) shared his views on enhancing board effectiveness and corporate governance.

主席聶雅倫為香港特許秘書公會企業管治研討會的講者。大會主題為「企業管治：新視野」，聶雅倫（右一）就有效發揮董事會職能及提升企業管治分享看法。

Director (Asset Management - China) Gary Fok spoke at a Leiden Business School forum on real estate investment in Asia Pacific, sharing Link’s experience and the key factors of success in the real estate industry.

資產管理（中國）總監霍業生於萊頓商學院亞太房地產投資論壇，分享領展的發展經驗及房地產行業致勝之道。

At The Law Society of Hong Kong's Belt and Road Conference, Chief Information Officer Damien Wu joined the panel discussion titled “Blockchain Stream - PropTech and Transforming Asset Management and Funds Industry” and shared Link's experience in deploying property technologies to enhance services.

資訊科技總監胡達明出席由香港律師會舉辦的一帶一路論壇，於題為「區塊鏈 – 不動產科技、資產轉換管理及基金行業」的討論環節，分享領展透過地產科技提升服務的經驗。

To mark its 10th anniversary, Link Tenant Academy organised a seminar at TKO Gateway on the subject of cultivating an innovative mindset. Paul Pong, Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional Commentators, together with Clement Chan, a consultant from Tip Top Consultants, discussed with tenants ways to enhance their service through innovation. Renowned local artiste Sammy Leung also interviewed tenants through the interactive tour at TKO Gateway Food Lane.

「領展商戶學堂」踏入十周年，於TKO Gateway舉行「創意思維體驗之旅」研討會。香港股票分析師協會副會長龐寶林及天高管理顧問陳嘉聯，與商戶探討以創意提升服務體驗，而著名藝人森美則帶領導賞團參觀TKO Gateway Food Lane，並訪問商戶營商秘訣。

Link organised a town hall meeting to keep staff posted on the interim results and the latest business and employee-related initiatives.

Addressing staff at the event, CEO George Hongchoy said, “The launch of new cross-border transport links has enhanced connectivity between the city and the Greater Bay Area, presenting Hong Kong’s retail sector with opportunities and challenges. Our team is known for their innovation and resilience, strengths that stand out particularly in times of change. In the face of an ever-changing market environment, we must focus on our goals and get ourselves ready for the future.”

領展早前舉行員工大會，向員工講解最新中期業績，以及業務和員工相關最新措施。

行政總裁王國龍致辭時表示：「新跨境交通基建啟用，加強了香港與大灣區的連繫，為香港的零售業帶來了機遇和挑戰。創造力及抗逆力是我們團隊的強項，特別於面對多變的經營環境，優勢就更加明顯。我地必須專注目標，迎難而上，為未來挑戰做好準備。」