The HKBU Foundation records with deepest sorrow the passing of Mr. Yuen Man Ying, Founder and Chairman of the Board of EGL Holdings Company Limited (EGL Tours), donor of the University, on 31 August 2025. He was 73 years old.

Mr. Yuen was a prominent leader in Hong Kong’s tourism industry, where he devoted himself for more than half a century. In 1971, he co-founded Evergloss Tours Company Limited (the predecessor of EGL Tours) together with Mr. Huen Kwok Chuen and Mr. Leung Shing Chiu, focusing on travel to Japan. With his profound knowledge of and vision for the business, Mr. Yuen led EGL Tours from a small travel agency to a leading local brand for Japan travel, and culminating in the company’s listing in 2014.

Throughout his life, Mr. Yuen was committed to promoting cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Japan. His remarkable contributions earned him numerous honours, including the “Foreign Minister’s Commendation” from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2016, and the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays" from the Japanese government in 2018.

Beyond his business accomplishments, Mr. Yuen was passionate about giving back to the community, actively supporting disaster relief efforts and educational initiatives. HKBU is fortunate to have received generous donations from EGL Tours to establish an overseas exchange scholarship and a first-generation university student scholarship, supporting a number of students in their academic pursuits.

The Foundation conveys its deepest condolences to Mr. Yuen’s family at this time of bereavement. Mr. Yuen will always be remembered for his valuable contributions to Hong Kong and the University.