Commercial Real Estate in China

26.05.2008 Venture Capital Flows to India, China

Venture capitalists are pumping money into consumer and business service firms in India and China as those nations play catch-up in the global economy, according to a snapshot of startup activity from Dow Jones VentureSource.

26.05.2008 Macau's Crisis of Confidence

The stemming of casino development as announced by the chief executive Edmund Ho Hau Wah this week is in response to a number of concerning trends which also worry investors, according to an eight page analysis by a gaming management portal.

26.05.2008 Shanghai Forte Plans A-Share IPO

Hong Kong-listed Shanghai Forte Land is poised to launch an A-share initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to 1.58 billion yuan to fund new developments, sources say.

26.05.2008 Guangzhou Evergrande Wins New Funding From Investors

Evergrande Real Estate Group, a Guangzhou-based developer that scrapped an initial public offering to raise up to HK$16.58 billion in March, has secured new funding from two of its pre-listing investors, market sources say.

26.05.2008 HK Tsim Sha Tsui Towers ‘Too High’

A green group has called on the government to negotiate with property developers about the height of two wall-like commercial towers planned for Tsim Sha Tsui.

24.05.2008 Subcrew Unity Grand Opening in Guangzhou, China

Hong Kong streetwear brand Subcrew has moved their latest retail venture to Guangzhou, China. The opening of the Subcrew's store Unity in Guangzhou will definitly add to the development and growth of the local fashion scene.

23.05.2008 Asia Pacific Land Limited Acquires The Center from Hutchison Harbour Ring for RMB4.4 Billion

Hong Kong listed Hutchison Harbour Ring recently announced it has sold The Center to Asia Pacific Land Limited for RMB4.4 billion. Located on Changle Road, The Center is a 40-storey Grade A office building with a total GFA of 98,300 sq m.

23.05.2008 Collier’s Review of Sichuan Quake Aftermath

Sichuan Quake Aftermath
Re-appraising risk on China’s property market The outbreak of a Richter scale magnitude 8 earthquake in Sichuan province on May 12 has shocked the entire Chinese community and the world. more

22.05.2008 HK-listed Parkson Retail Acquires Two China Department Stores for 240 mln yuan

Parkson Retail Group Ltd, a mainland-based department store operator, said it will acquire 70 pct of Nanning Brilliant Parkson Commercial Co Ltd and 100 pct of Tianjin Parkson Retail Development Co Ltd for a total consideration of 240 mln yuan.

22.05.2008 Yum! Increases Donation To RMB15.8 Million

Yum! Restaurants China has announced that the group will donate another RMB10 million to support the earthquake relief in China. The U.S. headquarters of Yum! Group will also donate about RMB2.8 million for the same use.

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