HONG KONG, Jan. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Hong Kong Government's official implementation of the new vehicle seat belt legislation from 25 January 2026, further enhancing road and passenger safety, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited ("Kwoon Chung Bus") is pleased to announce that most of the buses under the Group have already been fully equipped with seat belts for passenger seats, in full compliance with the new statutory requirements. The Group continues to uphold its core safety culture of "Safety, We Care", reinforcing passenger and journey protection through a holistic approach encompassing systems, training, and technology.
As one of the largest non‑franchised bus operators in Hong Kong, Kwoon Chung Bus has, over the years, regarded safety as an integral part of its corporate culture and daily operations. The Group firmly believes that truly sustainable safety does not rely solely on equipment or regulatory compliance, but is rooted in the care and sense of responsibility demonstrated by every employee in their day‑to‑day work.
Mr Wong Leung Pak, Matthew, SBS, Chairman of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited, said: "Safety, We Care" is not merely a slogan, but a safety culture that Kwoon Chung Bus has established and practised over the years. Through systems, training and technology, we integrate safety into daily operations, enhancing driving safety from a preventive perspective and ensuring that every passenger can complete their journey with peace of mind."
Building on this established safety culture, Kwoon Chung Bus is progressively introducing AI-powered smart video recording systems to support management teams in monitoring and analysing driving conditions, enabling more effective identification of potential risks and timely follow‑up actions.
Turning Care into Action - Strengthening Daily Safety Management
The development and optimisation of the AI smart recording system has been ongoing for nearly a decade. Currently, more than half of the Group's fleet has been equipped, with full deployment across the entire fleet targeted for completion by the end of 2026. Through onboard cameras and real‑time analysis, the system can identify inattentive or high‑risk driving behaviours and issue immediate alerts to drivers, reducing risks at source.
When abnormal or irregular driving behaviour is detected, alerts are promptly issued within the vehicle, while relevant footage is simultaneously uploaded to a cloud platform for analysis and follow‑up by Kwoon Chung Bus's Training & Performance Management Department, in accordance with established procedures. Where necessary, the control centre will contact the driver based on the assessed risk level to conduct performance reviews and improvement measures, ensuring that the safety culture is effectively implemented across every operational link.
Long‑Term Development: Advancing Smart Safety Management
through Data‑Driven Innovation
Looking ahead, Kwoon Chung Bus will continue to collect and analyse local driving data to further train and optimise the system. As big data analytics mature, the Group plans to introduce the "Safe GPT" intelligent safety analysis platform, leveraging artificial intelligence to evaluate historical driving behaviour, identify high‑risk periods and driving weaknesses, and arrange targeted training programmes to prevent incidents at source.
Kwoon Chung Bus reiterates that "Safety, We Care" is a safety culture embedded across systems, technology and employee conduct. The Group will continue to promote safety management in a prudent and systematic manner, providing the public with safe, reliable and high‑quality transportation services.
About Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited
Kwoon Chung Bus Group is one of Hong Kong's largest non-franchised bus companies, dedicated to providing reliable, safe, economical, and comfortable bus services, including franchised buses, non-franchised buses, cross-boundary buses, rehabilitation buses, limousine, and airport transfers. The Group is also actively exploring the application of smart mobility and autonomous driving technologies.
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New Seat Belt Legislation Takes Effect -- Kwoon Chung Bus Fully Compliant Strengthening Passenger and Road Safety through a Safety‑First Culture and AI Smart Driving Management Systems
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The Products Defining the Next Chapter of CPG Innovation
SINGAPORE, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mintel today announced the winners of Mintel Most Innovative 2026, a global awards program highlighting the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) products redefining how brands compete, grow and innovate across beauty and personal care, household, and food and drink categories.
As brands face tighter ROI expectations, faster innovation cycles and greater pressure to deliver results with fewer bets, innovation has become less about volume and more about precision. Against this backdrop, Mintel Most Innovative spotlights the brands that combine deep consumer understanding with clear strategic direction to shape where their categories go next.
This year's winners reflect a clear shift in what meaningful innovation looks like: products built around real consumer needs, developed with long-term relevance in mind, and capable of influencing future growth trajectories across the industry. Winning themes range from science-based precision odor control and AI-guided personalized hair loss kits to trend-centered convenient toaster-ready pastry meals.
Innovation That Moves the Industry Forward
At a time when truly new product development is increasingly rare, with only 34% of global CPG launches in 2025 classified as genuinely new products, compared with 47% in 2015 and 75% in 1995*, this year's winners stand out for demonstrating how brands can move categories forward through decisive thinking and strong execution.
Innovation decisions are increasingly being made with less certainty and higher expectations around outcomes, raising the stakes for brands looking to invest confidently in what comes next.
Matthew Nelson, Global CEO, Mintel, said:
"CPG innovation is entering a new phase; one where speed, clarity and conviction matter more than volume. Expectations around ROI are rising, and innovation needs to happen faster, often with less certainty. In that environment, the brands that succeed are the ones able to stay close to changing consumer needs and act decisively.
"That's what stands out about this year's winners: clear thinking, smart prioritization and the confidence to invest in ideas that create real relevance and growth. These aren't products created for the sake of novelty; they reflect real conviction about where categories are heading.
"The best innovation pushes the industry forward. Awards like Mintel Most Innovative matter because they raise the standard, challenging brands to think bigger, focus on sustainable growth, and stay grounded in what consumers want next. The brands shaping the future won't be the ones launching the most products; they'll be the ones making the clearest innovation decisions."
Judged by Global Leaders in CPG Marketing and Innovation
72 winning products from 14 countries were selected by a distinguished jury of global CPG leaders, including professors at INSEAD and Nanyang Business School; senior journalists from leading industry publications such as The Grocer and Cosmetics Design; and marketing and innovation leaders from global brands including Beiersdorf, The Coca-Cola Company, Coty, The Estee Lauder Company, Mondelez International, Nestle, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Reckitt.
Judges assessed entries based on consumer relevance, innovation edge and market impact, recognizing innovation decisions that combine creativity with measurable commercial relevance.
Grant Westbrook, SVP, Global Marketing, Mintel, said:
"One of the reasons Mintel Most Innovative matters is the strength of the people judging it. We bring together industry leaders who are shaping the consumer landscape and thinking seriously about what comes next. They are looking for work built on genuine insight, with clear commercial relevance and the potential for lasting impact. We are here to recognize the work that genuinely moves categories forward."
Together, this year's winners offer a clear view of where CPG innovation is heading. View the full list of winners at mintel.com.
*Source: Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), June 1996 – June 2025
The Products Defining the Next Chapter of CPG Innovation
SINGAPORE, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mintel today announced the winners of Mintel Most Innovative 2026, a global awards program highlighting the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) products redefining how brands compete, grow and innovate across beauty and personal care, household, and food and drink categories.
As brands face tighter ROI expectations, faster innovation cycles and greater pressure to deliver results with fewer bets, innovation has become less about volume and more about precision. Against this backdrop, Mintel Most Innovative spotlights the brands that combine deep consumer understanding with clear strategic direction to shape where their categories go next.
This year's winners reflect a clear shift in what meaningful innovation looks like: products built around real consumer needs, developed with long-term relevance in mind, and capable of influencing future growth trajectories across the industry. Winning themes range from science-based precision odor control and AI-guided personalized hair loss kits to trend-centered convenient toaster-ready pastry meals.
Innovation That Moves the Industry Forward
At a time when truly new product development is increasingly rare, with only 34% of global CPG launches in 2025 classified as genuinely new products, compared with 47% in 2015 and 75% in 1995*, this year's winners stand out for demonstrating how brands can move categories forward through decisive thinking and strong execution.
Innovation decisions are increasingly being made with less certainty and higher expectations around outcomes, raising the stakes for brands looking to invest confidently in what comes next.
Matthew Nelson, Global CEO, Mintel, said:
"CPG innovation is entering a new phase; one where speed, clarity and conviction matter more than volume. Expectations around ROI are rising, and innovation needs to happen faster, often with less certainty. In that environment, the brands that succeed are the ones able to stay close to changing consumer needs and act decisively.
"That's what stands out about this year's winners: clear thinking, smart prioritization and the confidence to invest in ideas that create real relevance and growth. These aren't products created for the sake of novelty; they reflect real conviction about where categories are heading.
"The best innovation pushes the industry forward. Awards like Mintel Most Innovative matter because they raise the standard, challenging brands to think bigger, focus on sustainable growth, and stay grounded in what consumers want next. The brands shaping the future won't be the ones launching the most products; they'll be the ones making the clearest innovation decisions."
Judged by Global Leaders in CPG Marketing and Innovation
72 winning products from 14 countries were selected by a distinguished jury of global CPG leaders, including professors at INSEAD and Nanyang Business School; senior journalists from leading industry publications such as The Grocer and Cosmetics Design; and marketing and innovation leaders from global brands including Beiersdorf, The Coca-Cola Company, Coty, The Estee Lauder Company, Mondelez International, Nestle, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Reckitt.
Judges assessed entries based on consumer relevance, innovation edge and market impact, recognizing innovation decisions that combine creativity with measurable commercial relevance.
Grant Westbrook, SVP, Global Marketing, Mintel, said:
"One of the reasons Mintel Most Innovative matters is the strength of the people judging it. We bring together industry leaders who are shaping the consumer landscape and thinking seriously about what comes next. They are looking for work built on genuine insight, with clear commercial relevance and the potential for lasting impact. We are here to recognize the work that genuinely moves categories forward."
Together, this year's winners offer a clear view of where CPG innovation is heading. View the full list of winners at mintel.com.
*Source: Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), June 1996 – June 2025
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Mintel Most Innovative 2026 Winners Announced
