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Hinggan League Agricultural, Cultural and Tourism Consumption Carnival Opens in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA –  Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2026 – Recently, the Hinggan League Agricultural, Cultural and Tourism Consumption Carnival, themed "Taste the Best of Hinggan Discover the Grasslands in Beijing," was officially held in Beijing. 
             
        Hinggan League Hong'an Damiao Cattle and Sheep Trading Market      
     
 As a grand industry promotion event for buyers, cultural and tourism professionals, and media outlets from across the country, the carnival showcased a wide range of Hinggan League's distinctive eco-friendly agricultural and livestock products. Through industry stories, product tastings, business matchmaking, and the launch of cultural and tourism routes, the event highlighted the tangible results of Hinggan League's efforts to leverage its pristine natural ecology, modern agricultural technologies, and full-chain industrial development to promote green development and increase local incomes. It also served as a bridge connecting Hinggan League's premium ecological products with markets across China and overseas. 
  At the event, Hinggan League's beef cattle and rice industries were among the key highlights, attracting considerable attention from numerous market players attending for exchanges and potential partnerships. Located in the golden latitude belt for agriculture and animal husbandry, Hinggan League enjoys exceptional natural advantages. In the early stages of industrial development, the league made coordinated plans for two key industries—beef cattle and rice—and launched an industrial upgrade covering the entire value chain, from breeding stock and forage to farming, processing, and branding. 
  Breeding is the "chip" of the beef cattle industry. In recent years, Hinggan League has vigorously introduced national-level cattle breeding technology enterprises and established its first national-level bull breeding station. More than 5.5 million doses of frozen semen from high-quality breeding cattle, including Simmental and Angus, are produced annually and distributed to various parts of China. At the same time, the region has continued to improve its technical service system. Through a tiered extension-agent system and on-site guidance in rural communities, local experts are helping herders adopt more scientific cattle-raising practices. In terms of forage supply, the Forage Industry Processing, Logistics and Trading Park in Keyouzhong Banner, Hinggan League, has officially begun operations, collecting crop straw from surrounding farmland and processing it into high-quality forage. Research teams have also successfully developed palatable fermented feed using microbial fermentation technology, substantially reducing the average daily feeding cost per head of cattle and securing the "first mile" of the industry chain. 
  At the sales and branding end, Hinggan League's beef cattle industry is making a comprehensive transition from "selling live cattle" to "selling brands." The region has not only cultivated large-scale meat processing enterprises and developed more than 100 product categories for e-commerce and foodservice channels nationwide, but has also established a livestreaming e-commerce operations center and set up marketing centers and forward warehouses in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. With the official launch of regional public brands such as "Keyouzhong Banner Beef," a complete modern beef cattle industry chain is now taking shape. 
  As with beef, the key to the development of Hinggan League rice also lies in the full value chain from seed to table. The fragrant, glutinous, and sweet taste of Hinggan League rice comes from its pristine ecological foundation—clean water, clean soil, and clean air. Local research teams have been working on the front lines of rice breeding for more than 30 years, independently developing and registering 21 high-quality rice varieties and helping thousands of farming households increase their incomes each year. 
             
        10,000-Mu Sightseeing Rice Fields in Shuangjin Gacha, Duerji Town, Hinggan League      
     
 With quality seeds in place, farming methods are also undergoing profound changes. In Duerji Town, Keyouzhong Banner, local rice cooperatives have adopted a model of "unified planting, unified processing, and unified sales," while developing their own brands. By combining contract farming with online and offline sales, they have secured reliable sales channels and helped cooperative members achieve significant income growth. In Zhalaite Banner, meanwhile, entrepreneurs who returned to their hometowns took the lead in introducing integrated fertigation technology using drip irrigation beneath plastic film, enabling rice to be grown on "dry land" and achieving both ecological and economic benefits, including water savings of 700 cubic meters per mu. With rice now entering a critical period for field management, agricultural technicians and farmers are busy carrying out scientific foliar nutrient supplementation, applying nitrogen fertilizer appropriately, and conducting regular field inspections for pests. Through precise water and fertilizer management and green pest and disease control, they are laying a solid foundation for stable high yields in the autumn harvest. 
  From a quality seed to a premium cut of beef, and from a bowl of rice to a regional brand, the cattle and rice industries may appear to follow two separate paths, but in reality they are part of a single coordinated strategy. Under Hinggan League's overall planning and coordination, the concentrated beef cattle breeding and finishing base in Zhalaite Banner has brought in a state-owned enterprise to operate the facility, significantly increasing collective village income. Meanwhile, 38 enterprises in Hinggan League authorized to use the "Hinggan League Rice" brand have all adopted the nine standards established for the brand, driving the brand value beyond RMB 31 billion. 
  Winds sweep across the Horqin Grassland, sending waves through the grass and bending the heavy ears of rice. Moving from selling raw grain and live cattle to selling brands and quality, Hinggan League's more than a decade of dedicated efforts have transformed the grassland's ecological advantages into industrial strengths and its resource advantages into greater income for local communities, making "cattle and rice" a solid pillar of prosperity for the people and development across the league. 
  
 
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A New Category Is Emerging in the Premium Residential Market — the "Presidence"

Experts say a self-contained, service-led residential format built for multigenerational ownership is emerging at the very top of the market — and that demand for it is rising worldwide.

SINGAPORE –  Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2026 – Experts in premium residential real estate note that a distinct new category is forming at the top of the market, and that demand for it is rising around the world. Property market specialists describe the emerging tier as  the presidence: a self-contained community of private residences bound together by shared infrastructure and anchored by a five-star hotel under an international brand — a format designed to be lived in and passed down across generations, rather than simply owned. 
  The trend reflects a structural shift in global wealth. According to  Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026, the number of individuals worth more than US$30 million climbed from 551,435 to 713,626 between 2021 and 2026 — a gain of more than 160,000, equivalent to 89 people crossing that threshold  every day.  Forbes, meanwhile, records 3,428 billionaires worth a combined US$20.1 trillion. 
  This wealth is also increasingly mobile.  Henley & Partners projects that 165,000 high-net-worth individuals will relocate internationally in 2026 — a 16 per cent rise on the record 142,000 of 2025 — as affluent families build cross-border portfolios of homes and residence rights rather than tying themselves to a single jurisdiction. The appetite for professionally serviced, brand-anchored homes is visible in the development pipeline:  Savills reports that the number of branded residential schemes worldwide grew 19 per cent in 2025, to around 910, and is on course to reach 1,747 by 2032, with the Middle East and North Africa the fastest-growing region over the past five years, at 187 per cent. 
  As the apex of the wealth pyramid rises, specialists say, demand at the very top is moving away from headline price-per-square-foot toward space, privacy, wellbeing, autonomy and a home that can be held and handed down across generations. The case for treating this as a distinct category was set out in a  recent column by real estate adviser Ku Swee Yong, CEO of International Property Advisor Pte Ltd and an adjunct faculty member at Singapore Management University, where he teaches Real Estate Investments & Finance."Luxury residence has a new crown, and it has a name: presidence," he writes. 
  According to the expert, a property of this kind should meet several defining criteria: it should occupy an exceptional location among peer residences, be built to the highest standards of quality, provide space, a healthy natural environment, security and self-sufficiency, and create a place where owners and their families can live out every stage of life — building careers, raising children, enjoying leisure, prioritising health and wellbeing, welcoming family and friends, and ultimately passing the home down through generations. Privacy in this case does not mean isolation: rather than retreating behind their own gates, members of the presidence become part of a carefully formed community of peers, surrounded by people with comparable values, interests and ways of life. 
  These principles are, in practice, being formalised into a fuller set of criteria that distinguish a presidence from a conventional luxury development. At its most complete, the format is defined by: 
  
   
     A five-star hotel operated by an international brand present in at least three countries, located within the development;   
   
     A single estate of 200 hectares (around 500 acres) or more;   
   
     Full-spectrum infrastructure within one perimeter — indoor and outdoor sport, a central clubhouse, wellness, dining, parks and natural areas, a medical centre, recreation and security, plus a lifestyle anchor such as a golf, equestrian or yacht club;   
   
     A clear separation of public and private zones, with residences kept behind their own multi-layered security perimeter and isolated from guest-facing spaces such as the hotel, restaurants and spa;   
   
     A 24/7 premium service model featuring a dedicated resident care team, concierge services, standardised service-level agreements (SLAs), and a digital platform for managing every household and lifestyle need;   
   
     A unified architectural code governing the style and coherence of every building on the estate;   
   
     An equal-neighbour principle, under which a community of like-minded owners who can enjoy privacy while remaining part of an engaging social environment is formed.   
  Fully integrated examples remain rare worldwide, and demand, specialists say, is running ahead of supply as the number of ultra-wealthy households continues to grow. 
 Hashtag: #property #realestate #residentialproperty #hnwi 
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Vinpearl Named The Strongest Hotel Brand Globally

HANOI, VIETNAM -  Media OutReach Newswire - 12 August 2026 -      Vinpearl has officially been named the strongest hotel brand globally in 2026 by Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation consultancy, with its brand value surging 86% to US$381 million. This marks the first time a Vietnamese brand has claimed the No. 1 position in global hotel brand strength and entered the Top 50 Most Valuable Hotel Brands in the World. Vinpearl's remarkable breakthrough not only elevates the stature of the company, but also helps establish a new position for Vietnamese tourism on the international stage.     
     
          
   With a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 95.4/100 and an AAA+ rating, Vinpearl has surpassed a host of renowned hospitality names to rank No. 1 globally in hotel brand strength. 
  The Brand Strength Index (BSI) score reflects a brand's overall strength, encompassing investment performance, customer and partner consideration, and its ability to generate business value. 
  The AAA+ rating is the highest level in Brand Finance's brand strength rating system. 
  Alongside its No. 1 ranking, Vinpearl's brand value also recorded a record increase of 86% to US$381 million year on year, enabling the company to enter the Top 50 Most Valuable Hotel Brands in the World for the first time. 
  Vinpearl's position in brand strength has been driven by accelerated growth across all areas of its operations. 
  Specifically, in terms of financial strength, in 2026, VPL shares were included in the VN30 Index. Vinpearl also successfully raised US$255 million from SeaTown Holdings, Oman Investment Authority and Vietnam Oman Investment. 
  In terms of market development, Vinpearl has continued to expand its global connectivity in 2026, signing strategic cooperation agreements with leading international and regional partners, including Agoda, AirAsia MOVE, BeMyGuest, GlobalTix, Klook, CAITO, Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel, MakeMyTrip, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International, among others. These partnerships aim to increase international visitor flows and enhance service quality across Vinpearl's system. 
  In terms of products and services, Vinpearl has continued to expand its multi-segment tourism, hospitality and entertainment ecosystem in 2026. Key initiatives include the launch of Vinpearl Legendlux, a six-star ultra-luxury hotel brand; the introduction of VinFun, a new-generation hotel brand designed to cater to a broader range of guests; the development of Vin New Horizon, a wellness and senior living offering; the premiere of the spectacular stage production "The Grand Epic of Vietnam"; and the launch of The Vietnam Grand WeddX 2026, a new-generation platform for exhibitions and industry connections in Vietnam's wedding sector. 
  The collective efforts of the entire ecosystem in 2026 have driven Vinpearl's remarkable rise in rankings, from being the leading hotel brand in Southeast Asia to becoming the strongest hotel brand globally . 
  Beyond Brand Finance, the strength of the Vinpearl ecosystem has also been continuously recognized by leading global tourism organizations and platforms. In 2026, VinWonders Nha Trang became the only representative from Vietnam to be included in the Top 100 Global Best Family-Friendly Attractions; Vinpearl Resort & Golf Nam Hoi An received the ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2026; while Vinpearl's hotels and resorts and VinWonders properties have continued to receive recognition from Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com, among others, through rankings and awards. 
  Recognition from the world's leading tourism rating organizations serves as an important source of motivation for Vinpearl to further elevate its ecosystem, bringing destinations and experiences imbued with Vietnamese identity closer to domestic and international travelers. The company is moving toward its goal of becoming a leading global tourism and hospitality brand, while contributing to elevating Vietnam's position on the world tourism map. 
  
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About Brand Finance
Brand Finance Plc is the world's leading brand valuation consultancy, founded in 1996 in London, United Kingdom. It is the only company with a brand valuation methodology that complies with the ISO 10668 international standard for brand valuation, with a presence in more than 20 countries worldwide. Brand Finance reports are used by numerous countries, governments and leading global corporations. 
  Every year, Brand Finance conducts valuations of more than 70,000 brands worldwide. This marks the 10th year that Vietnam has been included among the countries whose brands are valued by Brand Finance, with Brand Finance Asia-Pacific, headquartered in Singapore, responsible for publishing the rankings. 
 

About Vinpearl
Established in 2003, Vinpearl is Vietnam's leading brand in tourism, hospitality, entertainment and experiential travel. After more than two decades of development, Vinpearl currently operates 62 properties across 20 provinces and cities. 
  Its ecosystem comprises 35 five-star hotels and resorts with more than 17,500 rooms; 15 VinWonders theme parks featuring a diverse range of attractions suitable for guests of all ages; six world-class golf courses; and four international-standard VinPalace convention centers and theaters. 
  The ecosystem also includes two semi-wildlife animal conservation and care parks and one equestrian academy, among other offerings. Particularly notable are Vinpearl's impressive and distinctive "million-dollar" live shows, staged at destinations including Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, which attract millions of visitors each year.