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ESR acquisition of ARA to make it largest real asset manager in APAC

ESR Cayman Limited is set to acquire ARA Asset Management for US$5.2b.

ESR acquisition of ARA to make it largest real asset manager in APAC

ESR Cayman Limited is set to acquire ARA Asset Management for US$5.2b.

Citi rolls out real time liquidity sharing solution in APAC

Treasury teams can mobilize liquidity and fund intraday payments in real-time.

Using technology and culture to build employee engagement

Employee engagement and wellness is key to ensuring employers thrive, and that technology has a major role to play

Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble decision pushed back to July

The Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble has been pushed back again.

Daily Briefing: Largest meat processor back online following cyberattack; Huawaei launches OS; Trade tensions between Australia and China

Brazil-based meat processor JBS SA was hacked by Russian-speaking gang REvil, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Market Update: HSI ends week up 1.12% on tech, healthcare gains

The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed the week up by 323.41 points or 1.12% at 29,078.75 amidst gains in tech and healthcare shares due to fears over COVID-19 resurgence.

Singapore eases restrictions for Hong Kong travellers

Travellers from Hong Kong can wait out their Stay Home Notices at their own residences.

Cathay Pacific passenger traffic plunges 99% in January 2021

Revenue passenger kilometres fell 98.7% YoY over the same period.

Savills facilitates $240m acquisition involving Hing Tin Commercial Centre

Part of the property will be turned into a home for the elderly.

Datasite takes home Fintech - Financial Services win in China Technology Excellence Awards 2020

The firm was recognized for its groundbreaking tech platform, which has revolutionized the way M&A is conducted.

Tricor Group recognized as Premier Business Services Provider at China International Business Awards

Tricor Group (Tricor) won the Business Services category of the China International Business Awards, presented by Hong Kong Business magazine, for its growth strategy in China. The inaugural awards programme honours the most successful growth strategies and innovative best practices amongst international businesses based in China.

Industrial production down 5.1% in Q2

The producer price index also fell 1.3% during the quarter.

Home prices to drop 10% by end-2020

Property prices in The Harbourside are now 10.6% compared to January 2019.

Government unveils enhanced measures for Distance Business Programme

The funding period for subscription-based IT solutions will be extended from six to 12 months.

GDP sinks 9% in Q2

Private consumption expenditure continues to counter the growing public consumption.

Total exports down 5.6% in April and May

Warehouse vacancy continued to increase to 3.3% in Q2.

Hong Kong rolls out $1.02b convention and exhibition subsidy scheme

This is in light of the gradual resumption of C&E activities in mid- and late July.