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2012

Jan

NWS Holdings completed acquisition of 95% of Hangzhou Ring Road in Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province

2011

Dec	NWDS set up Mianyang New World Department Store, its first store in Mianyang City
Oct	"New World Harbour Race 2011" was successfully held on 16 Oct 2011. The Race received overwhelming response and attracted a total of 1,000 participants, splitting across the individual and team categories.
Aug	New World Group announced its full supports to The Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association to organize the "New World Harbour Race 2011" on 16 October 2011
Jul	New World Hospitality hotel management company has completed a transaction to purchase Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, L.L.C. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will operate as the ultra-luxury brand in New World Hospitality's portfolio.
	With NWS Holdings as the major shareholder, Newton Resources Ltd, stock code: 1231, was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
	New World Group participated in "MSF Day 2011" and have raised HK$480,000, becoming the corporation raising the highest amount of the year for the fifth time.
May	NWDS opened its third store in Shenyang, namely the Shenyang New World Department Store.
Apr	New World Department Store's first store in Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou New World Department Store, commenced operation on 22 April 2011
Mar	NWS Holdings announced the acquisition of interest in three water projects in Jiangsu province through its joint venture entity with an attributed total investment amount of approximately RMB300 million. The three water projects, namely Nanjing Golden State Chengbei Waste Water Treatment Plant, Taizhou Golden State Water Plant and Taizhou Golden Harbor Water Plant, are already in operation with a concession period of 30 years.
Jan	The Teaching Hotel of CUHK invested by New World Group with HK$1.3 billion was opened on 4 January. It comprises Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin and the teaching building named Cheng Yu Tung Building.

2010

Dec	The Guangzhou Dongxin Expressway, in which NWS Holdings holds 40.8% equity interest, was officially opened on 31 December 2010.
	The world's first K11 Design Store had its grand opening in the K11 Art Mall in Hong Kong.
	NWD purchases the remaining 50% interest in Discovery Park Shopping Mall and its 1,000 car parking spaces, making it wholly owned by the Group.
	Organized by Beijing Tsinghua University, co-organized by International Congress of Chinese Mathematicians, fully supported by NWD and China Young Leaders Foundation, the second "New World Mathematics Awards" Presentation Ceremony was held successfully in Beijing.
Nov	NWDS accredited as "Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion" by Forbes Magazine for the 3rd Consecutive Year.
Oct	The FY2009 annual reports of New World Group have received various awards in the 2010 Galaxy Awards.
Sep	New World Department Store China Limited opens its fifth store, Beijing New World Qianzi Department Store, in Beijing on 22 September 2010.
Sep	New World Group announced the establishment of the Green New World Volunteers to fulfill its commitment to corporate social responsibility and support the sustainable development of the environment.
Jul	K11 Multicultural Living Area was unveiled in Hankou in the city centre of Wuhan.
	On 16 July, K11 ECO HOME, the first large-scale exhibition project of K11 Eco Action, was unveiled in Chongwen District, Beijing.
	New World Group participated in "MSF Day 2010" this year and have raised a total donation amount of HK$410,000, becoming the corporation raising the highest amount of the year. This is the fourth time for New World Group receiving such an honor.
Jun	NWS Holdings Limited entered into the Share Transfer Agreement in respect of the acquisition of 8% equity interest in China United International Rail Containers Co.("CUIRC"), Limited. Upon completion, NWS Holdings will increase its interest holding to an aggregate of 30% in CUIRC and remains as the second largest shareholder of CUIRC.
Jun	New World Development Company Limited launched a brand new Green New World website, providing direct and immediate access to the comprehensive environmental-related information of the Group. The Group also unveiled its Green New World logo.
May	New World Department Store China Limited's forth store in Beijing, Beijing Shishang New World Department Store, was launched on 13 May 2010.
Apr	Five group companies of New World Group are awarded with Manpower Developer 1st under the ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme, proving their commitment and excellent performance in staff training.
Apr	New World Group's FY2009 annual reports have won several awards in the 2010 Astrid Awards, organized by MerComm, Inc.
Mar	New World Development Company Limited and its 27 group companies are awarded the 2009/10 Caring Company Logo by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, recognizing their contribution to and outstanding performance in corporate social responsibility during the past year.
Mar	The FY2009 annual reports of New World Group received various awards in the 23rd Annual International Mercury Awards, recognizing its outstanding performance in corporate communication.

2009

Dec	K11, the world's first Art Mall developed by NWD celebrated its grand opening on 17 December.
Dec	NWCL was awarded "2009 China Best Corporate Citizen" for the third year in a row.
Oct	Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, a hotel owned by NWD is re-open on 2 October.
Oct	The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) together with the adjacent Golden Bauhinia Square has been voted as "One of the 60 top landmarks in China" by 32 major media organizations in China.
Sep	L'Arc Macau was officially open, the first hotel in Macau owned by NWHML.
Aug	New World Group's FY2008 annual reports have been awarded with the 2009 International ARC Awards, organized by MerComm, Inc. NWCL FY2008 annual report won the Silver Award in "Cover Photo / Design - Housing Related Products / Services"; NWS FY2008 annual report won the Bronze Award in "Overall Annual Report - Conglomerate and the Honours Award in "Overall Annual Report - Diversified Business"; NWDS FY2008 annual report won the Honours Award in "Cover Photo / Design - Retail: Convenience & Department Store category.
Aug	NWD joined hands with Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation to build a bridge in Taibai Village, a rural area in Gansu, China and named it as "New World Wu Zhi Qiao" after the completion ceremony on 1 August.
Jul	Located in Jiangzhenba of Weizhou Town, the new waterworks of Wenchuan partially funded by NWCL has been formally completed and put into operation.
	New World Group participated in "MSF Day 2009" and has raised a total donation amount of HK$480,000, becoming the corporation raising the highest amount for three consecutive years.
	New World Hotel Dalian was open.
Jun	NWDS started its rebranding programme with a new operation concept of "Fashion Style" & "Living Style", bringing customers with an entirely new shopping experience.
Apr	New World Facilities Management Limited, a subsidiary of NWD, has successfully been awarded the contract for management and operation services for the Hong Kong Centre for Youth Development in Chai Wan, which is under the HKSAR's Home Affairs Bureau, starting from 23 April.
	New World Group's FY2008 annual reports have won the 19th International Astrid Awards, organized by MerComm, Inc. NWD FY2008 annual report won the Bronze Award in "Covers: Annual Reports - Photography (People, Place, Products); NWCL FY2008 annual report won the Silver Award in "Photography: Landscape / Places" and "Annual Report - Overall Presentation - Corporations: Traditional Format Over 160 pages" categories, and Bronze Award in "Photography: Annual Report" category; NWDS FY2008 annual report won the Bronze Award in "Covers: Annual Report - Artistic (Graphics / Illustrations)" category.
	The HKCEC has completed its HK$1.4 billion (US$180 million) expansion, bringing the centre's exhibition space to 83,000 sq m (893,080 sq ft) and total rentable space for events and activities to over 92,000 sq m (989,920 sq ft).
Feb	Jointly developed by NWD and School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Shatin, a hotel owned by NWD is launched on 11 February.
	New World Group and its 28 group companies were awarded as Caring Companies, recognizing their achievement in corporate social responsibility. It is also the fifth year NWD has been awarded with this logo. In addition, NWS received the "Total Caring Award".
	The FY2008 annual reports of New World Group received various awards in the 22nd Annual International Mercury Awards, recognizing its outstanding performance in corporate communication.NWD won the Silver Award in "Annual Reports - Overall Presentation: Multi-industry"; NWS won the Bronze Award in "Annual Reports - Overall Presentation: Conglomerate"; NWCL won the Gold Awards in "Annual Report Covers - Graphics, Illustrations, Typographics" and "Annual Reports - Overall Presentation: Housing Development & Sales" as well as awarded the Mercury Grand Award: Annual Report - Eastern Hemisphere, while NWDS won the Bronze Award in "Annual Reports - Overall Presentation: Department Store".

2008

Dec	NWCL was awarded "2008 China Best Corporate Citizen" for the second year in a row.
Nov	Dr Cheng Yu-Tung, Chairman of New World Development Company Limited was awarded the Ivey Business Leader Award by the Richard Ivey School of Business of The University of Western Ontario, in recognition of his contribution to the business and education sectors, as well as his contribution to the establishment of the Ivey Business School's Asian campus.
Nov	Harbour Place, a property of New World Group received several accolades in the HKIS Property Marketing Award 2008, including The Best Environmental Construction Award 2008, Top Ten Property Marketing Awards 2008 and Top Ten Property Sales Brochures Awards 2008. The awards were organized by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.
Oct	Dr Cheng Yu-Tung, Chairman of New World Development Company Limited was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in recognition of his significant contribution to the Hong Kong society.
Oct	NWD corporate website was awarded gold prize in e-Inclusion Campaign 2008 organized by Internet Professional Association Limited. The award aims to recognize those barrier-free websites which help provide needy communities with equal opportunities in sharing the benefits brought about by the development of Internet in Hong Kong.
Sep	New World China Land held a ground breaking ceremony for Anshan New World Garden Phase 1, the company's first project in Anshan, Liaoning Province.
Aug	NWS and NWDS FY2007 annual reports won awards in the 22nd International ARC Awards. NWS won the Bronze Award in "Cover Design: Infrastructure" while NWDS won the Bronze Award for "Interior Design: Retail" and the Honors Award for "Cover Photo/Design: Retail - Convenience & Dept. Store".
Jun	New World Strategic Investment Limited ("NWSI") completed the investment in Biomax Environment Holdings Limited ("Biomax"). NWSI's investment in Biomax amounted to approximately RMB200 million.
Jun	NWS received the "Corporate Governance Asia Recognition Awards" by Corporate Governance Asia.
May	NWCL acquired the site, north of Lincheng Street in Qianshan District High-Tech Industrial Zone in Anshan, Liaoning, with the total premium amounts to RMB 399.8 million. The land, with an area of 228,000 sq m, would be developed into a middle to high-end residential area.
	NWD FY2007 Annual Reports won the Gold Award in the category of "Annual Report - Overall Presentation:Corporations", while that of NWS won the Bronze Award in the same category. NWS has also won "Annual Report - Photography" Gold Award and NWCL won the Silver Award in the category of "Annual Report - Cover".
	NWD, together with Dr Henry Cheng, Managing Director of NWD, on his behalf have donated more than RMB 50 million, and have donated 300 sets of wireless communication equipment which are worth RMB 15 million to the front-line rescuing team, supporting the disaster-relief effort in the affected areas. Meanwhile, NWCL initiated staff members in regional offices to participate in the donation activities, including donating bloods and raising funds, as well as sourcing other resources and drugs in need to the affected areas. Other subsidiaries in the Group have also been actively supporting the relief work through various ways, to encourage employees to support the earthquake relief work in Sichuan.
Apr	New World Hotel Wuhan was officially open.
	NWD and China Young Leaders Foundation joined hands with Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation to launch an exhibition project namely "People Power In A New World" Youth Arts Exhibition.
	NWS acquired stake in Chongqing Water Group ("CWG"). Together with SUEZ Environment, the Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement and a share purchase agreement with CWG, becoming the strategic investment partner of the latter.
Mar	New World Development Company Limited joined hands with Tuen Mun Youths Association to set up a social enterprise named "Road to Green - Striving for a Young New World".
Feb	FY2007 Annual Reports of NWD, NWCL and NWDS have won International Mercury Awards.
Feb	New World Group and its 25 group companies were awarded as Caring Companies, recognizing their achievement in corporate social responsibility.

2007

Dec	First "New World Mathematics Awards" announced in Hangzhou, China on 17 December 2007.
Dec	Harbour Place, a property of New World Group is launched.
Nov	NWD signed an agreement with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts on 29 November 2007. Hyatt will manage a luxurious 384-room Hyatt Regency Hotel, which is part of the prestigious mixed-used complex in Hanoi Road, Kowloon.
Oct	A topping-out ceremony was held　for The Chinese University of Hong Kong's teaching hotel which is developed by NWD on the campus of CUHK. The hotel is expected to be completed by the end of 2008.
Sep	NWCL was awarded the "2007 Leading Overseas Corporate Brand investing in China Real Estate" in Beijing by "China Real Estate Top10 Research Team" in its latest brand value research report. NWCL has been four years in a row in the list of the "Top10 National Real Estate Developers Brand Value" category.
Aug	NWCL FY2006 Annual Report has won the Honors for "Overall Annual Report" in the International ARC Awards
Jul	New World Department Store China Limited (Hong Kong stok code:0825) was listed on HKSE
	New World Group contributed RMB50 million for the Beijing Olympic National Aquatics Centre
	Over 2,000 staff members of New World Group joined the "MSF Day 2007", raising a sum of HK$520,000. The Group has contributed the highest amount to the event for the second consecutive year and was also the corporation with the highest number of participants
May	The FY2006 Annual Reports of NWCL and NWSH have won the Gold Awards in the category of "Annual Reports - Overall Presentation - Corporate" and "Covers: Annual Report" respectively at the 17th International Astrid Awards
Apr	New World Group and the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs signed new agreement for "New World/ Harvard Kennedy School of Government Fellows Program"
	New World Group launched "New World Young Leaders" to support the nurture of future leaders in Hong Kong and Mainland China
	NWD donated HK$5 million to Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation as the Foundation's seed money
Mar	NWD FY2006 Annual Report won the Silver Award in the category of "Annual Report - Overall Presentation: Holdings & Property Development" while that of NWCL won the Bronze Award in the category of "Design: Annual Report - Interior" in the 20th International Mercury Awards
Mar	Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Hong Kong was named Hotel of the Year by Marriott International Lodging for 2006.
Feb	New World Group and its 25 group companies are awarded as Caring Companies, recognising their achievement in corporate social responsibility
Jan	NWCL was awarded "2006 China Outstanding Real Estate Corporate Citizen" award by national Corporate Citizen Committee and national media "China Real Estate Business"

2006

Dec	Wuhan New World Centre of NWCL was awarded the "2006-2007 China Top10 New Landmark Building".
Nov	NWD's The Grandiose in Tseung Kwan O was awarded "Top Ten Property Marketing Projects" and "Top Ten Property Sales Brochures" by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors while The Merton in Sheung Wan also won "Top Ten Property Marketing Projects Award" and "Top Ten Flat Layouts Award".
	NWSH was garnered Corporate & Public Category - Financial Award in the Asia Pacific PR Awards 2006.
	The Board of Directors of NWSH was presented the Directors of the Year Awards - Listed Companies (SEHK - Non Hang Seng Index Constituents) Boards by the Hong Kong Institute of Directors on 21 November 2006. and its outstanding management team.
Oct	NWD and MSF jointly organized "New World MSF Day" on 13 October 2006. HK$300,000 was raised and the Group was the corporate contributing the highest amount to the event.
Sep	NWCL was awarded the "2006 Leading China Real Estate Company Brand" "China Real Estate Top10 Research Team".
	NWCL was named "2006 China Blue Chip Real Estate Corporation" by national financial newspapers "The Economic Observer" and Sina.com. NWCL is the only Hong Kong and overseas developer among a group of 18.
	NWSH signed the joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of the Ministry of Railways, China Railway Container Transport Corp. Ltd., and other joint venture parties to set up a joint venture enterprise, China United International Rail Containers Co., Limited, which is a 50-year joint venture to develop and manage 18 large-scale pivotal rail container terminals in 18 major cities in Mainland China.
Aug	New World Group triumphed in the International ARC Awards 2006. NWCL and NWD FY2005 Annual Reports won the Gold and Silver Awards respectively in "Overall Annual Report: Real Estate Development/ Service" category. NWSH FY2005 Annual Report was honoured with Silver Award in Interior Design and Honor in Cover Design/Photo in the "Conglomerate" sector.
May	New World Central Park-view of NWCL was voted the "Most Satisfied Luxurious Residential Community of Guangzhou" by a poll organized by the Guangdong Provincial Research Centre.
	Palm Island Resort of NWCL in Huiyang won the "Outstanding Resort Club" Award in the 2006 Hong Kong Golf Media Golden Globe Award, hosted by the Association of Hong Kong Golf Media.
	NWCL donated RMB one million dollars to Tianjin Disabled Person Foundation.
Apr	New World Mayfair Hotel Shanghai won Bronze prize in the prestigeous international 2005 Adrain Awards in the Web-Marketing category. At the same time, the Hotel also won the title of "Best Business Hotel in Shanghai".
Mar	Dr Cheng Kar-Shun, Henry, Managing Director of New World Development ("NWD") was presented "The Award of Yan-Huang" by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs to commend his contribution to talent training in Mainland China through "New World Training Programme for Senior Government Officials".
Mar	The merger of the mobile telecommunications businesses of New World PCS Limited and Hong Kong CSL Limited completed. The merged group is named as the "CSL New World Mobility Group", with New World Mobile Holdings Limited holding its 23.6% interest.
Feb	NWD and its 25 group companies were awarded the Caring Company Logo, recognizing our outstanding performance in corporate performance in corporate social responsibility.
Jan	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre ("HKCEC") was once again voted the most popular exhibition venue in the Asia-Pacific region in the 2005 industry survey conducted by CEI Asia Pacific magazine.

2005

Dec	Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (Guangzhou-Zhuhai Northern Section) commenced operation. Its maximum capacity can be as high as 120,000 vehicles/day.
Dec	Cheng Yu Tung Foundation donated HK$30 million to The Chinese University of Hong Kong for its academic and research development, and to promote academic exchanges.
Nov	NWS Holdings won the first runner-up for "Private Sector Department of the Year" in the prestigious Asia Pacific PR Awards 2005.
Sep	New World China Land ("NWCL") was ranked first in "2005 Top10 China's Real Estate Company Brand Value" event in Beijing by "China Real Estate Top10 Research Team". NWCL was the only Hong Kong developer among the local awardees.
	NWD was presented with Community Chest "Award of Distinction" in recognition of our contributions for their 2004/2005 campaign year.
	NWD won awards in the International ARC Awards 2005, with NWCL being awarded for three consecutive years. NWCL's FY2004 Annual Report won the Honours Award in "Overall Annual Report: Construction/ Engineering" category; while NWTMT's FY2004 Annual Report, together with "New World TMT Review" won the Silver Award in "Overall Annual Report : Printing & Publishing" category.
	NWS Holdings signed a letter of intent with China Railway Container Transport Corp. Ltd., established in Mainland China by the Ministry of Railways, and other independent third parties to set up a 50-year joint venture to develop, operate and manage 18 large-scale pivotal rail container terminals in 18 major cities of Mainland China.
	Shanghai Hong Kong New World Tower and Wuhan New World Trade Centre were awarded the "2004 China Top10 New Landmark Building".
Aug	HKCEC's plan to expand it atrium link by adding 19,400 sq m or 30% of exhibition space was approved by the Town Planning Board.
Jul	Dr Cheng Kar Shun, Henry, Chairman of NWS Holding, was presented with the Legion d'Honneur by Mr Francois Loos, Minister Delegate for Industry of France. The honour, which is France's highest decoration, recognizes Dr Cheng's contribution to Sino-French economic development through active investments by Sino-French Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited ("Sino-French Holdings") in public utilities across Mainland China and Macau.
Jun	NWD was re-incorporated as a constituent stock of the benchmark Hang Seng Index.
Jun	Customer base of New World Mobility exceeded 1,350,000.
May	NWD and Shanghai Industrial jointly invested US$ 3 million into Shinhint Acoustic Link Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong based integrated manufacturing services provider for ODM/OEM production of electro-acoustic consumer products.
Apr	New World Mobility was awarded the "Reader's Digest SuperBrand 2005" - Gold Award.
Mar	Wuhan New World International Trade Centre was opened.
	Following its disposal of interests in Container Terminal No. 3 and No. 8 West, NWS Holdings streamlined its previous Service, Infrastructure and Ports businesses into two divisions: Infrastructure and Service & Rental. The Infrastructure division consists of Energy, Roads, Water and Ports segments while the Service & Rental division comprises Facilities Rental, Contracting and Transport etc.
	NWD and Prax Capital jointly invested US$ 12 million into Zhejiang Tianneng Battery Co. Ltd., the largest producer of electric bicycles batteries in China.
Feb	NWD and its 20 group companies were awarded the Caring Company Logo, recognizing our outstanding performance in corporate social responsibility.
Feb	NWCL entered into an agreement with Beijing Bank to purchase the remaining of the majority equity interest in a Dalian mixed use project. As a result, NWCL became the sole owner and developer of a mixed use project still in development, and the majority owner of Dalian New World Hotel. The project is located in the thriving centre of Renmin Road, Zhongshan district.
Jan	Dr Henry Cheng, NWCL Chairman and Managing Director, was named the first person in "Top10 Most Outstanding National Figures in Real Estate" by various institutions include Beijing University and other media and communication groups.
	New World Group and its employees donated over HK$4.2 million to support relief operations in Tsunami-hit South Asian Countries.
	New World Mobility received the "Hong Kong Merchants of Integrity Award (2004 - 2005)" organized by Guangzhou Daily, with the highest votes in the "Telecommunications & Equipments" category
	New World Telecom joined forces with Global Crossing to deliver the worldwide MPLS IP VPN and IPLC services to multinational enterprises.
	NWCL was awarded both the "2004 Top10 Developers in Advancing China Urbanization" and "2004 Top10 Developers in Advancing the Land Market" by the academic body China Land Science Society under the Ministry of Land and Resources, and the national press China Real Estate Business.

2004

Dec	New World China Land Beijing District has won three distinctive awards during the year, including "2004 Top10 Best Performance National Developer in Beijing", New World Garden winning the "Best Selling Property" and New Fortune Garden receiving the title of "Best Facility Urban Residential Project".
Dec	New World China Land Guangzhou District has amassed a number of awards during the year of 2004, including the "2004 Best Integrity Corporation of Guangdong Province", "2004 Guangzhou Most Reliable Developer" and "2004 Most Respectable Developer in Guangzhou".
Nov	New World China Land won "2004 China Top10 Brand Value Developer", the first research ever conducted in China to objectively evaluate the brand value of national developer.
Sep	Shanghai Hong Kong New World Tower and Wuhan New World Trade Centre were awarded the "2004 China Top10 New Landmark Building" in Beijing.
Jul	New World China Land was awarded the "2004 China Blue Chip Real Estate Corporation", organized by the national financial newspaper Economic Observer and Beijing Youth Daily.
Jul	Following its acquisition of Group's mobile service business unit, New World Mobile Holdings Limited became the Group's listed arm in mobile services, offering a host of quality mobile services, including voice service and customized value-added services, under the "New World Mobility" brand.
Apr	With its $40-million construction cost wholly sponsored by the New World Group, Avenue of Stars, a tourist attraction honouring outstanding professionals of Hong Kong's movie industry, was officially opened.
Apr	New World Mobility became one of the merchants in the "Quality Tourism Services" scheme organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Mar	NWS Holdings Limited and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited formed a 50/50 joint venture, known as Merryhill Group Limited, to operate a comprehensive range of transport services, including bus services, ferry services and sightseeing ferry services.
Feb	NWCL was voted "The 10 Most Loved Property Developer Brand in Guangzhou", an event sponsored by Guangzhou Daily.
Feb	New World Telecom established bilateral relationships with 100 global incumbent and major carriers.
Jan	Kunming New World First Bus Services Limited commenced operation in Kunming with about 700 buses and 39 routes.

2003

Dec	New World China Land was awarded the "2003 Most Competitive Real Estate Company in Guangzhou" by the Guangzhou Corporate Evaluation Association.
Nov	Sky Connection Limited, which retails a series of duty free tobacco and liquor at Free Duty shops in the Hong Kong International Airport and the ferry terminals in China Hong Kong City and Shun Tak Centre, became a wholly owned subsidiary of NWS Holdings.
Nov	NWCL was awarded the "2003 China Top50 Real Estate Corporation".
Sep	NWDS launched a series of promotional programs to celebrate its 10th anniversary. A co-brand credit card "MuDan Card" was launched with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Aug	The Group and UNICEF jointly launched a 2-year partnership "Create a New World for Children" Corporate Alliance Campaign.
Jun	New World Telecom was honoured as one of the top three Best Asian Competitive Carriers from Telecom Asia Magazine. NWT was the only telecom carrier in Hong Kong winning the award.
May	NWI obtained approval from the Radio, Film and Television Bureau of Fujian Province to launch its digital service platform on a massive scale.
May	The Group solely financed HK$40 million for the design and construction of the project "Avenue of Stars" and was awarded a management and maintenance contract for the Avenue for a period of 20 years.
Feb	After the completion of the reorganization, PPC was renamed as NWS Holdings Limited ("NWSH") and a brand new logo was created to represent a new era for the company.
Jan	The bus franchise granted to NWFB was extended to 2013.
Jan	Xiamen Xiang Yu Quay Co., Ltd. (currently Xiamen New World Xiangyu Terminals Co., Ltd.) merged with Xiamen Xiangyu Free Trade Zone Huijian Quay Co., Limited. and Xiamen Xiangyu Free Port Developing Co., Limited to form a 50-year joint venture with a total project investment of RMB1.15 billion.

2002

Dec	NWD reorganized certain major subsidiaries of the Group with the aim of achieving a more streamlined organizational structure for its businesses.
	New World Telecom was the first FTNS operator in Hong Kong to launch IP-based fixed telephony and broadband services.
	New World Telephone was renamed as New World Telecommunications Limited to mark its transformation as a regional telecommunications provider.
Nov	Chongqing Water Plant commenced operation.
Nov	New World Telecom awarded a Type II license by Taiwan authority DGT.
Oct	Pacific Ports Company Limited ("PPC") would acquire the traditional infrastructure assets from NWI and acquire NWS from NWD.
Oct	New World Department Store was officially opened at Dailian New World Plaza.
Aug	Shanghai Hong Kong New World Tower was completed.
Aug	Qingdao Water Plant commenced operation.
Jun	Xiamen Xiangyu Free Trade Zone Huijian Quay Company Limited commenced trial operation.
Feb	HKCEC was named "Best Overseas Centre, Meetings Category" for the ninth consecutive years by the UK-based "Meetings and Incentive Travel Magazine".
Jan	ATL Logistics Centre Yantian Limited commenced operation.

2001

Nov	The Group and AIG Credit Card jointly launched the nuWorld Credit Card.
Nov	New World Telephone completed its optical fibre interconnection with China NetCom.
Sep	NWS acquired the entire issued share capital of Ngo Kee Construction Company Limited.
Aug	NWD's 2000 Annual Report won the Grand Award of the International ARC Awards.
Aug	Zhengzhou Water Plant commenced operation.
Jul	The Group increased shareholding in Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited to 29.98%.
Mar	The World Centre received recognition under the Beijing City New Top 10 Architectural Awards in the 1990s.

2000

Dec	The Group formed a strategic alliance with Liberty Mutual Group of the United States, the Asian Development Bank and other investors to set up New World Liberty China Ventures Limited, raising initial capital of US$150 million mainly for private equity investments in small and medium-size enterprises in Mainland China.
Nov	NWCL acquired the remaining 49% stake in Tianjin New World Plaza, which became an investment property solely owned by the Group.
Oct	Sino-French invested in Zhengzhou Water Plant.
Sep	NWS acquired New World Insurance Services Limited.
Sep	NWS acquired a 99% stake in CiF Solutions Limited.
Apr	New World Telephone invested in APCN-2, accelerating the growth of Hong Kong into a regional Internet hub of Asia.
Feb	New World Mobility signed a network expansion agreement valued at US$25 million with Nokia for further expansion of its mobile communication services.

1999

Nov	New World Telephone was the first new Hong Kong FTNS operator to sign an International Correspondence Agreement with China Telecom.
	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) won the M&C Asia/Pacific Gold Awards 1999 and the IMA Mice Awards 1999.
	NWS set up New World First Ferry Services Limited and purchased 14 ferry vessels, a depot at Cheung Sha Wan, together with the operation rights of 8 ferry routes from The Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited and The Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry Company Limited.
Oct	NWS became the second largest cleaning enterprise in Hong Kong after acquiring Wai Hong Cleaning & Pest Control Company Limited.
Sep	New World Mobility signed an agreement for Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) gateway with Nokia, making NWM one of the first mobile operators in Asia to introduce WAP services.
Aug	The Group acquired a 19.9% stake in Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited.
Jul	New World China Land Limited ("NWCL") (Hong Kong stock code: 917) was formed to consolidate all of NWD's property projects in Mainland China, and was listed on HKSE in July.
Mar	HKCEC was voted the "Best Overseas Centre" for the sixth consecutive year.
Jan	Xiamen Xinyuan Container Terminal Co., Ltd. commenced operation.
Jan	CSX Orient (Tianjin) Container Terminals Co., Limited commenced operation.

1998

Dec	New World Telephone's International Gateway was in service.
Dec	A contract for Asia Container Terminals Limited was signed by NWS.
Nov	New World Telephone's PCS service was rebranded as "New World Mobility", signifying the company's commitment to a new era of 'interactive' mobile communications services.
Jun	Beijing New World Centre Phase I was completed.
Jun	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre was selected as "one of the world's ten best international convention and exhibition centres" in the Global Achievement Awards 1998 and the "Best Convention / Exhibition Centre" as part of the 1998 M&C Gold Service Awards.
Mar	New World First Bus Services Limited ("NWFB") was awarded a 5-year franchise to operate bus routes and began operations from September.

1997

Dec	New World Courtyard Hotel in Shunde was opened.
Nov	NWS acquired 50% interest in Sino-French Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited (Its key projects included Macau Power and Macao Water Plant).
Oct	Tianjin New World Plaza was completed.
Aug	New World Telephone Group launched its mobile communications services - New World PCS.
Jul	The newly completed HKCEC extension was in the international spotlight as the venue for Hong Kong's handover ceremonies marking the return to Chinese sovereignty..
Jun	New World Services Limited amalgamated and restructured all service-related businesses of New World Development Company Limited, including Hip Hing Construction Company Limited, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Young's Engineering Company Limited, Tridant Engineering Company Limited, Urban Property Management Limited and General Security (HK) Limited.
Jun	New World Telephone launched residential fixed line services.
May	Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (Guangzhou-Zhuhai Section) Phase I Section I commenced operation.
Apr	New World Services Limited ("NWS") was established to consolidate all the services-related businesses within the Group.
Feb	United Asia Terminals (Yantian) Limited commenced operation.

1996

Nov	The Group invested in the construction of three major bridges in Guangzhou, including Hedong Bridge, Jiefang Bridge and Jiangwan Bridge.
Sep	New World Telephone was awarded a Personal Communications Service ("PCS") licence in Hong Kong.

1995

Dec	New World Development (China) started the first project in Tianjin.
Oct	New World Infrastructure Limited ("NWI") (Hong Kong stock code: 301) was formed to consolidate all of NWD's infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and Mainland China. NWI was listed on HKSE in October.
Jul	On 1 July 1995, New World Telephone was the first new telephone company to launch telephone services, ending a 70-year-old telephone monopoly in Hong Kong.
Jun	New World Telephone obtained Fixed Telephone Network Service licence.
---	Guangzhou New World Riverside Villas on Ersha Island, Guangzhou was launched.

1994

Dec	New World Department Stores (Holdings) Limited ("NWDS") opened its first store in Wuhan on 2 December.
Oct	A hotel under the brand name of New World was opened in Ho Chi Minh City.
Sep	A hotel under the brand name of New World was opened in Shenyang.
Jul	A hotel under the brand name of New World was opened in Manila.
Feb	An American Depository Receipt Programme was established, enabling NWD's shares to be traded in the New York Stock Exchange's "Over The Counter" market.

1993

Dec	New World Telephone Limited ("New World Telephone") was awarded a licence to operate Fixed Telecommunications Network Services ("FTNS") in Hong Kong.
---	The Group participated in the redevelopment project of Beijing City Centre.
---	The Group signed cooperation agreements with several regional governments in Mainland China, for development of infrastructure, property and industrial projects in Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang and Chongqing.

1992

---	New World Development (China) was set up.
	NWD started development of Zhuhai Power Plant, Huizhou Expressway in Shenzhen and Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway.

1991

May	NWD established New World Paging and pioneered the first secretarial paging service in Asia.
---	NWD developed the first property project in China - Fortuna Garden in Guangzhou.

1989

Sep	Grand Hyatt Hong Kong was opened.
Jul	Renaissance Harbour View Hotel was opened.
Jan	Dr Cheng Kar-Shun, Henry was appointed Managing Director of NWD.
---	NWD started infrastructure development in China by participating in the construction of Guangzhou City Northern Ring Road.

1988

Nov	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre was opened.
---	NWD acquired a 24% interest in Tate's Cairn Tunnel.

1987

Feb

Phase I of ATL Logistics Centre Hong Kong Limited commenced operation.

1986

Oct

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officiated the foundation stone laying ceremony of the HKCEC on 21 October.

1985

Oct

NWD acquired 49% interest in ATL Logistics Centre Hong Kong Limited, a joint venture with CSX World Terminals Hong Kong Limited.

1984

Dec

NWD signed an agreement with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to develop and manage the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre ("HKCEC") at the Wanchai waterfront.

1982

---	Dr Ho Sin-Hang retired from his position as Chairman of NWD, with Dr Cheng Yu Tung appointed as his successor.

1980

Jan	The American International Tower was renamed as New World Tower on 1 Jan.
---	Phase Two of the New World Centre was completed.
	NWD participated in a consortium to develop the Shun Tak Centre complex.
	NWD started to have long-term investment in property market of Mainland China. The first project participated was China Hotel Guangzhou. It was the first hotel under Sino-foreign joint venture in China.

1978

Dec

Phase One of the New World Centre was completed while the New World Hotel began operations inside the New World Centre.

1976

---	Through the acquisition of privately held Timely Enterprises Corporation Limited, the holding company of American International Tower at 18 Queen's Road Central, NWD set up its head office there since then.

1975

---	City One Shatin was completed.

1973

---	NWD commenced the construction of a commercial project (today's New World Centre), on the Holt's Wharf site.
	NWD acquired a controlling 52% interest in Hip Hing Construction Company Limited.

1972

Oct

NWD (Hong Kong stock code: 017) was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising over HK$193 million.

1970

May

New World Development Company Limited ("NWD") was established to venture into property development. Dr Ho Sin Hang was elected Chairman of the Company, while Dr Cheng Yu Tung was appointed Director and General Manager. Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited was the Company's largest shareholder.

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