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Ion Pacific completes $8.7m secondary investment in Singlife
Ion Pacific completes $8.7m secondary investment in Singlife
It purchased secondary shares in the company from several existing shareholders.
Cargo throughput at HK ports down 5.3% in 2020
The result for the fourth quarter of 2020 declined by 9.5%
Incentive schemes for travel industry extended until March 2022
Travel agents will also receive a higher funding worth $150,000.
Pinsent Masons launches training platform for freelancers
The company has partnered with performance management platform Bridge.
Standard rate for industrial building redevelopment starts mid-March
The rates range from $20,000-$130,000 per square metre, depending on the region and use.
Residential building in Mid-Levels West sells for $295m
This will be Weave Living’s first acquisition since its rebranding in 2020.
HKMA extends Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme
Participating banks have granted over $750b relief in the scheme since January 2021.
CITIC Telecom profit up 2% in 2020
The company’s total dividends per share rose 5% YoY to 21 cents.
Wharf REIC net profits drops 24%
Its occupancy rates in its Hong Kong and Singapore properties remained high due to steady demand.
Pacific Basin Shipping spot rates could take a breather: analyst
Jefferies Hong Kong downgrades the company’s recommendation to 'hold'.
HKU ranks 22nd among world's top universities
HKU also placed the highest out of seven other Hong Kong universities that made it in the list.
Gov't approves land exchange for harbourfront dev't project
The harbourfront project will replace the original plan to construct a 25-storey industrial building.
January retail sales drop 13.6%
Total retail sales amounted $32.6b in January 2021, partially linked to the Lunar New Year celebration.
Luxury home in Hong Kong leased for record-breaking $1.35m monthly rental fee
This is only one out of seven properties that Wharf Holdings Ltd. owns in 11 Plantation Road.
Powerlong Real Estate profit up 46.5% in 2020
The real estate firm’s profit amounted to $10.5b (RMB8.81b) in 2020, whilst its contracted sales amounted to $97.8b (RMB 81.55b).
Social distancing measures extended until 17 March
This is in light of the active silent transmission in the community, the Food and Health Bureau said.
Property sales up by 21.7% in February
Sales were up to 7,561 with total consideration amounting to $64.3b.
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