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Noah Holdings Hosts 2026 Global Investor Summit “The Year of Realization: A New Chapter in Global Allocation”

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Serving Global Chinese Families With a Global Investment Network, Licensed Teams and AI Capabilities

HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noah Holdings Limited (“Noah” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NOAH; HKEX: 6686), a wealth management institution serving global Chinese families, together with its global asset allocation platform Olive Asset Management (“Olive”), successfully held its 2026 Global Investor Summit, themed “The Year of Realization: A New Chapter in Global Allocation,” in Hong Kong. Addressing the industry transformation driven by AI and the long-term wealth needs of global Chinese families, Noah discussed how it is combining the global investment network and professional expertise it has developed over the years with AI capabilities to build a wealth management system that clients can use and rely on over the long term.

Investment professionals from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP, a part of BlackRock), Macquarie Asset Management, Bridgepoint, HarbourVest Partners and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management attended the summit and participated in discussions. Noah’s global network of investment managers is an important foundation of its investment capabilities. Through its ongoing investments in funds globally, Noah and Olive continue to build relationships with managers and accumulate underlying research data, drawing on these resources to understand industry shifts, validate investment judgments and support clients’ long-term asset allocation.

Understanding the Responsibility of Wealth Management, Starting From Clients’ Long-Term Interests

Noah Holdings believes that the productivity shift brought by AI is changing how wealth is created and is placing new demands on families’ long-term planning. Wealth management needs to understand the long-term forces behind changes in technology, capital and family needs, while also factoring in family governance and succession. The responsibility of professional institutions is to help clients understand these changes and make judgments based on their own needs, building trust through long-term engagement.

Noah Holdings Chairwoman Norah Wang said: “Care is what expertise is for – that has always been Noah’s foundation. Our job is not to predict events, but to identify forces. Real care means using professional judgment to help clients see clearly which fluctuations they can bear, and which risks they must avoid.”

Noah Holdings CEO Zander Yin said at the summit that every technological revolution rewrites the world order and redraws the map of resources. The productivity shift now being driven by AI is no exception – it is likewise changing the path for corporate growth and investor participation.

Yin said: “The industrial revolutions of the past freed human hands; this AI revolution is further extending the human brain and human intelligence. Noah’s long-accumulated insight into GPs lets us keep observing how leading investment institutions make their choices. With AI, we are connecting this accumulated knowledge into clearer research threads – this ‘map’ is the trajectory of choices made by the world’s leading institutions. Following this map to identify companies worth deeper research is the approach we take.”

These judgments ultimately need to be embedded in a system clients can use. Noah’s three platforms operate in coordination: ARK Wealth Management handles account services and investment execution, covering the global banking system, trading channels, mutual funds and structured products; Olive Asset Management is responsible for long-term asset allocation, covering private equity, venture capital, real estate and global infrastructure; and Glory Family Heritage focuses on family protection and intergenerational planning, providing global family succession and lifestyle services. The three platforms work together within a unified framework to translate clients’ long-term needs into concrete investment, allocation and succession arrangements.

Noah Olive’s “Institutional Intelligence”: Making Judgment Evidence-Based and Experience Cumulative

Olive Asset Management Global CEO Peng Jing said at the summit that Olive is continuing to build its “institutional intelligence,” turning the research, decisions and experience accumulated through long-term investment practice into shared organizational methods and standards, so that professional judgment can accumulate over time, be tested, and improve through practice.

Observing the choices made by top-tier institutions is the starting point for research, not the conclusion. A global network of managers provides breadth of research, but institutional prestige and the number of investments alone cannot substitute for judgment. The team tracks how many genuinely independent sources of information support a given judgment, rather than simply counting how many firms have co-invested. At the execution level, Olive evaluates company quality and purchase price separately; at the research level, screening models need to be tested using only the information available at each historical point in time, with the methodology then refined based on actual outcomes. Project data, the basis for decisions, and the lessons drawn from both successes and mistakes are thereby retained within the organization over time. In this process, AI helps expand information coverage, detect anomalies and maintain ongoing tracking, while the professional team remains responsible for industry judgment, risk assessment and final decisions.

The summit also included a series of breakout sessions on topics such as cutting-edge technology in Silicon Valley, positioning in global private markets, opportunities in public markets, and family succession planning, with professionals from Noah and partner institutions taking part in the discussions.

Noah will continue to connect global investment resources, professional research and client service, working through its platforms to support the long-term investment and wealth succession needs of global Chinese families.

About Noah Holdings Limited

Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH; HKEX: 6686) is a Singapore-headquartered wealth management institution focused on serving global Chinese high-net-worth families. Founded in 2005, Noah listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2010 and completed a dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2022. The Company’s business spans nine countries and regions, with account and trading centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, the United States, and Shanghai, China.

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This press release is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation of an offer to invest. Investing involves risk; the prices of securities and funds can rise as well as fall, and past performance is not indicative of future performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from these statements.

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Hong Kong Shopping Festival Marks Singapore Debut with 100 Brands and Over 350 Products to Discover

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced the launch of its inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival in Singapore, marking the first time the event has expanded into an ASEAN market.

The festival runs from 21 to 27 September 2026, spotlighting some 100 brands and more than 350 featured products from Hong Kong across Beauty & Personal Care, Fashion, Food & Supplement, Fun & Smart Living, and Senior Wellness Essentials. Singapore consumers can explore participating brands and products through Shopee, Lazada and the official Hong Kong Shopping Festival website.

Themed “Hong Kong Highlights, One Click Away”, the campaign brings the energy and variety of Hong Kong’s shopping scene closer to Singapore consumers. From familiar household names to emerging brands and new finds, it offers shoppers a fresh way to experience the breadth of Hong Kong products while reconnecting with favourites they already know and love. Participating brands include Lee Kum Kee, CATALO, Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, Wai Yuen Tong and Chicks, alongside a wider selection of brands and products.

Singapore marks the first step into ASEAN

The Singapore launch forms part of the initiative’s first expansion into ASEAN, with Singapore and Malaysia serving as its initial target markets. Following previous editions focused on the Chinese Mainland, the move marks a new phase for the programme as HKTDC looks to connect Hong Kong businesses with new consumers and markets across the region.

Supported by the HKSAR Government, the event gives consumers a trusted way to explore a curated selection of quality Hong Kong products. Throughout the week, shoppers can enjoy limited-time discounts of up to 50%, shopping vouchers and exclusive livestream offers as they discover participating brands across various online platforms.

Mr. Leung Kwan Ho, Regional Director, Southeast Asia & South Asia, HKTDC, said, “Hong Kong has always had a strong connection with Singapore consumers, from the brands they grew up with to the new products they continue to discover. Through the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, we hope to bring that experience closer to shoppers here, giving them an easy way to rediscover familiar favourites, uncover new brands and experience the diversity of what Hong Kong has to offer today.”

Bringing the shopping experience to life

Beyond browsing, the online shopping event will feature more than 30 hours of livestream shopping content led by popular livestream hosts and influencers in Singapore and Malaysia, giving consumers a more interactive way to engage with participating brands.

Through product demonstrations, first-hand reviews and real-time interaction, viewers can get a closer look at featured products and learn more about the brands behind them, while selected livestream sessions will also feature exclusive offers.

Dedicated campaign pages on Shopee and Lazada will also bring selected products and promotions together in one place, while the official festival website will feature participating brand information, promotional offers and curated recommendations throughout the week.

The Hong Kong Shopping Festival is the flagship annual event under HKTDC’s E-Commerce Express programme, which aims to help Hong Kong companies expand their cross-border e-commerce business and reach new markets. Through collaborations with leading e-commerce platforms, livestream promotions, and integrated marketing activities, HKTDC aims to help participating businesses enhance market visibility, gain practical cross-border e-commerce experience, and explore opportunities arising from the continued growth of ASEAN’s digital economy and e-commerce market.

The Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) runs from 21 to 27 September 2026. For more information about the event, please visit Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN).

*Editor’s Note: For high-res images, please refer to the link: https://tinyurl.com/mb8ectm4

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and  business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn

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BDx Breaks Ground on 640MW AI Data Center in West Java, Backed by 845MVA of Secured Grid Power

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First 120MW building expected to enter service from early 2027, supporting liquid-cooled AI workloads of up to 500kW per rack.

SINGAPORE and JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BDx Data Centers (“BDx”) today broke ground on AI Campus 2 (CGK4), a 640MW AI data center campus in Jatiluhur, West Java, Indonesia. Dedi Mulyadi, Governor of West Java, and Saepul Bahri Binzein, Regent of Purwakarta, attended the groundbreaking ceremony alongside BDx and BDx Indonesia leadership.

The campus is backed by 845MVA of grid capacity from state utility PLN, part of BDx’s 1.2GVA+ secured power position across its AI-ready campuses in Indonesia. CGK4 is expected to be developed over approximately three years, with buildings commissioned sequentially to support accelerating demand for high-density AI capacity.

CGK4 reflects BDx’s evolution into an AI-first digital infrastructure platform, delivering secured power, high-density capacity, and faster time-to-market for AI workloads across Asia-Pacific.

CGK4 achieved certification under the NVIDIA DGX™-Ready Colocation Data Center program in April 2025. Located approximately five kilometers from the Jatiluhur Dam, the campus will receive power through PLN under Indonesia’s national grid framework and is actively pursuing lower-carbon power pathways, including a hydroelectric power arrangement with PJT, to support the region’s growing AI infrastructure with cleaner, more sustainable energy.

Construction has begun on Building 1, the first of six planned buildings at the site. Building 1 will deliver 120MW of IT capacity in phases, with the first contracted phase expected to enter service in early 2027. The facility is being built with a direct-to-chip liquid-cooling architecture engineered to support up to 500kW per rack for current and future AI accelerator generations.

CGK4 is already attracting strong interest from multiple hyperscalers, along with global technology companies, AI-native cloud providers and enterprises seeking AI-ready capacity across Southeast Asia and beyond. Demand at this pace reflects how quickly customer requirements are scaling.

“Indonesia is entering a new phase of digital and AI development, and CGK4 is a long-term investment in the infrastructure that phase requires. It anchors a growing AI ecosystem in West Java: scalable, high-density capacity built to bring advanced AI workloads into production faster, with a reliable path for customers as demand grows,” said Mayank Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer, BDx Data Centers.

CGK4 forms part of BDx’s AI-focused campus expansion in Indonesia, supported by a US$320 million loan facility secured in 2026.

“This is a practical step forward for Indonesia’s digital economy. We are putting sovereign, high-density AI infrastructure in place with our national partners. It allows local enterprises, government agencies, and developers to run advanced AI workloads domestically while creating skilled jobs and long-term value in West Java,” said Agus Hartono Wijaya, Chief Executive Officer, BDx Indonesia.

Indonesia is among the few Asia-Pacific markets that combine available grid capacity, campus-scale land, and strong domestic AI demand, supported by Special Economic Zone incentives for large-scale infrastructure investment. BDx’s Indonesia platform includes AI Campus 1 (CGK3/3A), AI Campus 2 (CGK4), and AI Campus 3 (CGK5), with 1.2GVA+ of secured grid capacity across its AI-ready campuses in Indonesia.

About BDx Data Centers

BDx Data Centers develops and operates AI-ready data center infrastructure across Asia-Pacific for hyperscale, cloud, AI, and enterprise customers. Transformed for AI and proven at speed, BDx is focused on converting secured power into powered, cooled, and operational capacity for customers scaling next-generation workloads. With operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan region, BDx combines secured power access, high-density design, advanced cooling capabilities, standardized engineering, and local market execution to accelerate delivery across key digital markets. Backed by I Squared Capital, BDx provides the infrastructure platform customers need to move from power availability to live AI and cloud deployments across the region. For more information, visit www.bdxworld.com.

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Gold, Oil or Forex: Which Markets Are Attracting Traders’ Attention Today?

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Financial markets in 2026 face several key influences, including geopolitical risks, energy price swings, interest rate expectations, and uneven economic growth. According to IMF estimates, global GDP will grow by 3.0% in 2026, while energy importers, exporters, and countries benefiting from the technology cycle will face divergent market conditions.

With such changes occurring in the financial markets, traders increasingly focus on different asset classes: currencies, commodities, and indices. In Asia-Pacific, regional currencies, monetary policy, technology, and equity markets are among the key areas shaping trading activity.

Regional Currencies Reveal Diverging Economic Contexts

There is a clear example of Japan’s economy. According to the Bank of Japan, underlying inflation will gradually rise to levels that are compatible with its target of 2%. The BoJ will keep on fine-tuning monetary accommodation depending on changes in economic activity, prices and financial conditions. The Bank also mentions foreign exchange rate movements, crude oil prices and AI-related demand as key factors.

However, the economy of China looks different. Based on official estimates, China’s GDP grew by 4.3% year on year in Q2 2026, compared to 5.0% in Q1. Year-to-date growth was estimated at 4.7%.

Changes in economic growth estimates can influence the yuan’s rate, as well as sentiment among the economies associated with Chinese trade and commodity demand.

Indices Reflect Growth and Technology Trends

Regional stock indices offer traders another perspective on these trends. Indices in Japan, China, Hong Kong and other APAC markets may reveal changes in the expectations of growth, exports, consumer spending, manufacturing and technological progress.

The latter becomes especially relevant. According to the IMF, AI-driven demand supports the economies integrated in the technology production chain. Furthermore, the Bank of Japan highlights growing AI-related demand as a positive contributor to domestic economic activity.

Commodities Are Still Important

Both gold and oil belong to the APAC story. Rising energy prices may increase the cost pressure for importing economies, whereas Asia still plays a major role in the gold market.

World Gold Council expects investment activity in APAC to make a bigger contribution to gold-demand growth in H2 2026. During the first six months of the year, gold ETFs in Asia posted net inflows of 70 tons.

For APAC traders, Forex tends to reflect differences in monetary policies, indices highlight shifts in growth and technology, while commodities often tie back to global inflation and geopolitics.

Trade Across Markets with JustMarkets

Different conditions require different strategies, so traders should pay as much attention to flexibility as to the choice of assets. This is where JustMarkets comes in. It’s a global multi-asset broker providing access to more than 260 CFD instruments across Forex, gold, oil, indices, stocks, and other markets within one trading environment.

This broad access allows traders to adjust their focus as market conditions change. With MT4, MT5, Web Terminal, and the JustMarkets Trading mobile app, traders can enter these markets through the platform that best fits their trading style.

Risk Warning: Trading financial instruments involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Market conditions can change rapidly, and losses may exceed deposits. Ensure you understand the risks involved and trade responsibly.

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