We are thrilled to announce that FMI Japan’s new office in Taichung is officially open! When we first planned our expansion into the Taiwan market two years ago, Taichung was the very first stop for our exhibitions. You might wonder why it has taken us until now to establish a physical office here. My philosophy has always been one of caution and deliberate growth; opening an office requires significant investment and the right talent, so I chose to observe the market carefully before making the move.

Before departing for Tibet, my biggest concern was my physical condition; I wasn't sure if I could adapt to the high-altitude environment. Typically, the first day upon arriving in Lhasa is for acclimatization. Our tour guide advised us to stay at the hotel, but given my personality, how could I stay cooped up all day? So, after dropping off our luggage and having lunch, we set out for our first destination: Barkhor Street, a sacred place that embodies Tibetan culture and Tibetan Buddhism.

Last month, I finally checked an item off my bucket list by setting foot in Tibet. Towards the end of last month, I embarked on a long-planned six-day, five-night trip to Tibet. Why Tibet? Firstly, I have a deep interest in Tibetan culture; secondly, I greatly admire the local architecture; and thirdly, my parents visited Tibet over a decade ago and always told me it was a place one must see in a lifetime, so I kept it on my bucket list. The problem was that, with no business or friends there, I lacked a compelling motive to go—until the beginning of this year, when my feng shui consultant advised that heading northwest would be beneficial for me this year. Given that I overwork my brain and my mind is constantly cluttered with various thoughts, I decided to take this opportunity to cross a place off my bucket list that is far from the hustle and bustle, and to follow in the footsteps of my parents.

Those who know me well are aware that I am a "membership aficionado." I believe that if you are going to spend money in a certain area, it makes sense to concentrate your spending in one place to maximize your returns. Take Cathay Pacific, for example. Despite the occasional frustrations and grievances, I have remained a loyal member. My loyalty isn't driven by the hardware, but by the fact that the more I fly, the more points I accumulate, granting me exclusive perks like tier upgrades, priority check-in, priority boarding, and priority baggage handling. In reality, being a "privilege member" is much like having a "Fast Pass" at a theme park; the more you are willing to spend and consume, the more rights and privileges you naturally enjoy.

經過多年努力，FMI The Peak系列在大阪市場已穩佔一席。過往當地發展商對我們了解不多，直至近年我們陸陸續續有新樓落成，憑着出品的質素和設計，逐漸獲得他們認同。最近我認識一位日本發展商，他非常羨慕我能以海外人士的身份在日本做出成績來，而他剛好相反，正積極尋求機會向外拓展業務。我們傾談之下，發覺大家經營理念接近，於是一拍即合，決定共同開創一個全新品牌。

在這七、八年間，FMI在大阪落成了三十多個項目，加上即將於今明兩年交樓的十多個新樓盤，合計接近五十個項目。一般發展商，交樓後便功德圓滿，除非要幫客人執漏，否則會自動消失；但我們的任務不止買地起樓，還會接手管理、放租，所以對樓宇內外設計都精益求精，何止不會消失，簡直是跟得更貼。