汇盈控股预期2021年上半年转亏为盈

tallulah 9 8 月

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HONG KONG, Aug 9, 2021 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 汇盈控股有限公司（「汇盈控股」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：0821.HK）宣布，根据集团截至2021年6月30日止六个月（「报告期间」）的未经审核综合财务报告之初步评估，集团预期于报告期间的业绩转亏为盈，并预期将录得公司拥有人应占未经审核综合溢利约1亿港元，而去年同期则为亏损约5,500万港元。转亏为盈的主要原因是集团收益大幅增加约1,000万港元，该收益主要来自保证金融资业务及放债业务之利息收入。另外，集团录得按公平值列账及在损益账处理之财务资产之已变现及未变现收益净额约7,900万港元，而去年同期则为已变现及未变现亏损净额约港币2,200万元。与此同时，集团录得应收账款之减值亏损拨回约2,900万港元，而去年同期则为额外减值亏损约1,200万港元。汇盈控股有限公司主席兼执行董事符耀文先生表示﹕「多年来，汇盈控股致力为大中华地区客户提供优质的金融服务及产品。今年上半年，全球多地疫情开始受控，带动经济活动逐步重回正轨，投资者信心亦显著回升。在市场的利好因素推动下，金融市场表现理想，集团多项业务亦实现突破，收益大幅增加。展望未来，我们锐意继续深耕金融服务，透过结合SaaS（Software as a Service）与证券行业之Fintech（金融科技）巩固集团现有业务和提升用户体验，以满足现有客户群的需求，并进一步扩大客源和市场份额，从而为股东和投资者创造更高回报。」有关汇盈控股有限公司汇盈控股有限公司（股份代号：0821.HK）于2001年在香港联合交易所有限公司创业板上市，并于2008年成功由创业板转至主板，为大中华地区顶尖的金融服务集团，主要从事提供优质的金融服务及产品，专业领域涵盖(i)提供金融服务，包括证券、期货及期权经纪及交易业务、融资服务、企业融资及其他顾问服务、资产管理及保险经纪业务；(ii)自营买卖业务；及(iii)销售及分销医疗保健产品业务。2021年，汇盈控股收购SaaS相关软件及公司，结合SaaS及证券行业之金融科技，务求提升用户体验，进一步巩固业务及扩大客户群。有关更多资料，请浏览： www.vcgroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2021 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Singapore marks 56th birthday with 600-strong ceremonial parade at Marina Bay

aseanpr 9 8 月

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SINGAPORE - The Republic marked its 56th year since independence with a scaled-down ceremonial parade comprising 600 uniformed participants at the Marina Bay floating platform on Monday (Aug 9). Another 200 people from nine youth uniformed groups and 12 social and economic organisations joined virtually in pre-recorded segments, in a first for a National Day Parade. Proceedings unfolded with the usual military precision, with strict safety and crowd control measures. This was the second year the parade has been held amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Reviewing the parade was President Halimah Yacob, who arrived shortly after 9.20am, in her fourth National Day Parade as president. Earlier, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Cabinet ministers and other MPs streamed in, decked in customary red-and-white outfits. They were seated apart in line with safe distancing guidelines. The spectator stands were empty except for one section in the middle with 100 people, including political office holders, MPs and "everyday heroes" - Singaporeans who have served on the front lines or are in essential roles, or have stepped up amid the pandemic as community volunteers. There were also personnel from the med...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 9

aseanpr 9 8 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Aug 9. S'pore preparing to reopen economy, but cannot take social cohesion for granted: PM Lee The pandemic has also strained fault lines in society and brought up difficult issues the country needs to deal with, he added. READ MORE HERE Anxieties over foreign work pass holders being addressed; S'pore cannot turn inwards: PM Lee The Govt has to adjust its policies to manage the quality, numbers and concentrations of foreigners here, he said. READ MORE HERE PM Lee's National Day message: 3 difficult issues Covid-19 has highlighted In his National Day message, the PM outlined three difficult issues Covid-19 has highlighted. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news How and where to catch the National Day ceremonial parade and other festivities Here are some events to look out for as Singapore marks its 56th birthday on Aug 9. READ MORE HERE Top honours for DBS chairman Peter Seah Lim Huat in this year's National Day awards Mr Seah, 74, is the only recipient of the Order of Nila Utama (With Distinction) this year. READ MORE HERE 5 more Covid-19 cases linked to CHIJ Kat...

National Day ceremonial parade at Marina Bay kicks off

aseanpr 9 8 月

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SINGAPORE - A scaled-down ceremonial parade will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform on Monday (Aug 9) to mark Singapore's 56th year of independence, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. About 600 participants from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Home Team are expected on site, with another 200 people from youth uniformed groups and social and economic organisations expected to join virtually. The parade is scheduled to start at 9am, and will last for about 45 minutes. It will be streamed live on the official NDPeeps' Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as on free-to-air TV channels. Strict Covid-19 restrictions are expected as Singapore is still in phase two (heightened alert), although some loosening of measures is scheduled to happen on Tuesday, as the country hits a fully vaccinated rate of 70 per cent. Areas around Marina Bay have been closed to the public from midnight on Monday until 2.30pm to discourage crowds. NDP 2021 Ceremonial Parade [LIVE HD] [OFFICIAL LIVESTREAM] Round-the-island state flag and fighter jet fly-pasts will return for the second National Day in a row to bring cheer to people at home. These will start from 9.50am, and last for about 30 to 45 minutes. ...

Reflecting on four transitions for a globally sustainable Singapore

elean 9 8 月

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SINGAPORE - Is there any other country whose national character so closely identifies with the notion that "no man is an island"? From a quiet fishing village with few resources, Singapore - out of a "backs-to-the-wall" necessity - has gone through immense change, adaption and reinvention. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Owndays ramps up hiring, office space as it grows Singapore footprint

elean 9 8 月

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SINGAPORE - Eyewear chain Owndays has set its sights on further growth with plans to ramp up its headcount in Singapore. The Japanese company, which employs 300 people here in its stores and headquarters, aims to grow this number by 30 per cent over the next three years. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Regardless of race: One nation, many festivals

aseanpr 9 8 月

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SINGAPORE - National Day is a celebration that brings together Singaporeans of every stripe and colour but each community also celebrates its own festivals throughout the year and adds colour to the diverse fabric of the nation. Some festivals, like Hari Raya Puasa and Chinese New Year, are public holidays and have become popular celebrations that all communities take part in - visiting friends and relatives from different ethnic and religious groups. Other festivals like Pongal - celebrated mainly by Hindus with roots in South India - and the Prophet Muhammad's birthday are not public holidays but are marked by the faithful and the traditions are kept alive and passed on to the next generation. These festivals offer a sense of connection and community. For instance, secondary school teacher Jihad Suhaimi, 24, said celebrating the Prophet's birthday provides an opportunity for Muslims to come together and focus on the life and values of Prophet Muhammad. He said: "Some mosques in Singapore have gatherings where we recite poems of praise in Arabic and end off with a feast." The Prophet Muhammad's birthday - also known as Maulidur Rasul or Mawlid - is usually celebrated in the third ...

Community and grassroots volunteers among National Day Awards recipients

aseanpr 9 8 月

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A total of 5,710 individuals, including public servants, community and grassroots leaders and educators, will receive National Day honours this year. Each year, the awards recognise individuals for their contributions to Singapore. Here are profiles of 13 of this year's recipients. Public Service Star (Bar) Mr Zulkefle Abdul Rahman Chairman, Kampong Chai Chee Community Club Malay Activity Executive Committee ST PHOTO: MOHD KHALID BABA It has been more than 20 years since Mr Zulkefle Abdul Rahman last lived in Kampong Chai Chee. Even so, the 72-year-old returns to the neighbourhood nearly every day - sometimes to help with community work such as distributing Covid-19 test kits, at other times to catch up with old friends. The retired operations controller got involved in community work in 1994, when Chai Chee was a new estate. "At the time, all the residents were from different parts of Singapore. I was able to help get them together, to build very strong community bonds," said Mr Zulkefle, who has lived in Sengkang for the past two decades. He speaks English, Malay and even a smattering of dialect, which helps him connect with Singaporeans of all backgrounds. "Basically, I'm able t...

Economists see upgrade in Singapore’s 2021 growth forecast

elean 9 8 月

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SINGAPORE - The health prognosis of Singapore's trading partners will likely have a significant bearing on how its trade-dependent economy performs through the rest of 2021. However, the phased easing of Covid-related curbs will likely boost private consumption and help compensate for some of the possible loss in growth momentum from the export-driven sectors - mainly manufacturing. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

This former banker is on a mission to make investing more accessible for S’poreans in volatile times

elean 9 8 月

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When global stocks started to fall in February last year due to news about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, social media and online discussion boards were flooded with questions and comments from anxious retail investors, including retirees. To address common concerns, the founding team of Endowus quickly put together a series of educational webinars to help Singaporeans understand the volatile nature of financial markets. Through the webinars hosted on YouTube, investors learnt about market risks, the importance of having a well-diversified portfolio and the difference between speculating and investing, says chief executive Gregory Van. As demand for these sessions grew, the founding team, whose members previously worked for global banks such as UBS, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, tapped into their network. They engaged fund managers, financial bloggers and experts to not just break down and explain advanced investing concepts, but also share insights and knowledge with investors of varying experience, from first-timers to veterans. Many Singaporeans are looking for ways to supplement their income, save for retirement, grow their wealth and keep up with inflation. Yet, not ...

‘New things to learn every day’: Founder of logistics company believes in the future of the fast-growing sector

elean 9 8 月

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The container ship, freight train and 18-wheeler took Mr Kelvin Lim to places he had never imagined he would visit. They allowed him to meet new faces who would later become his best pals and, most importantly, to embrace a world of new possibilities. “I didn’t go to university and missed the opportunity to further my studies. Logistics gave me my education,” says the 50-year-old founder of Pacific Logistics Group (PLG). His first lesson began when he started PLG as a freight forwarding company with just two staff members in 2000, before it evolved into the current multi-solutions provider it is today. This remains true for him even after 21 years. Such are the complexities of running a business that spans 11 countries and multiple modes of transportation. Now a 240-strong company, PLG has helped clients in various sectors such as multinational corporations in energy sectors to coordinate and move goods and resources around the world. Like other local and international logistics players based here, it plays a key role in supporting global trade flows through Singapore. One-seventh of the world’s shipping container activity goes through the Republic. “Many companies choose to transi...

Elderly couple among residents of Block 556 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 getting retested for Covid-19

aseanpr 8 8 月

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SINGAPORE - An 80-year-old retiree and his 77-year-old wheelchair-user wife made their way to a regional screening centre just across the road from where they live in Ang Mo Kio, to be tested for Covid-19, on Sunday (Aug 8). Their neighbours had tested positive last week. Residents of Block 556 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 turned up to take the mandatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at the former Da Qiao Primary School, for the second time in just more than a week. One of the first in line when testing began at 9am was the retiree, who wanted to be known only as Mr Tan. He said Covid-19 cases had been found among residents in three other flats using the same lift lobby on his floor, after the first swabbing exercise there ended on Aug 1. "We are fully vaccinated but we are still scared. I use the tissue to press the lift when we go down," said Mr Tan, who was accompanying his wife and pushing her wheelchair. On Saturday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said the mandatory testing was to be conducted again after new cases were detected in the block. In the first round of community surveillance, 11 residents had tested positive for Covid-19. When The Straits Times visited the former scho...

TraceTogether app’s possible Covid-19 exposure alert has been removed

aseanpr 8 8 月

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SINGAPORE - The possible exposure feature on the TraceTogether application has been removed, as the Ministry of Health (MOH) has created new categories of health alerts to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. With the evolving coronavirus situation, the ministry has designed these new categories that make more sophisticated use of TraceTogether, SafeEntry and other relevant data, said an update to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the TraceTogether app. These health alerts and warnings are tiered based on MOH's assessment of the individual's risk level of infection, and have been useful in helping it manage the Covid-19 outbreak, said the update. "With the new categories of Covid-19 health alerts, there is no longer a need for possible exposure alerts." The FAQs also suggested that the possible exposure alert might be misconstrued by some businesses as indicating that an individual has a high risk of becoming a Covid-19 patient, resulting in the individual being inappropriately denied entry to the premises. Removing the feature will prevent confusion among users and businesses in the light of the vaccination-differentiated safe management measures. The possible exposure feature on ...

Singapore to start clinical trials for two Covid-19 vaccines that target Delta, among other variants

aseanpr 8 8 月

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SINGAPORE - Local clinical trials will soon commence for two Covid-19 vaccines, developed by a United States-based company to target four variants of concern, including the Delta. The early-stage clinical trial, which has just received approval from the Health Sciences Authority, will evaluate the vaccines' safety and immune response against the Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta variants, and as possible booster shots for vaccinated people. The vaccines were developed by pharmaceutical firm Arcturus Therapeutics. The trial is looking to recruit healthy volunteers, both male and female, who are between 21 and 65 years old. It will be administered by SingHealth's Investigational Medicine Unit, which is led by Associate Professor Jenny Low. Prof Low, the unit's deputy clinical and scientific director, told The Straits Times: "The two new vaccines, ARCT-154 and ARCT-165 will be tested together with the original ARCT-021 vaccine, where we will compare all three vaccines against one another for their safety and antibody protection." The ARCT-021 vaccine, which was previously known as the Lunar-Cov19 vaccine, is still undergoing phase two of its clinical trials, which began earlier this year. ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 8

aseanpr 8 8 月

2 minutes

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Aug 8. More seniors in S'pore get their Covid-19 jabs after vaccination teams go to the heartland The authorities are also sending out trucks with loudspeakers to spread the message. READ MORE HERE Baby believed to be world's smallest to survive premature birth discharged from NUH after 13-month stay Kwek Yu Xuan weighed just 212g when she was born on June 9 last year. READ MORE HERE 80-year-old S'porean woman dies from Covid-19 complications; fifth death in 7 days Singapore's coronavirus death toll now stands at 42. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news askST: What are my legal rights if safe distancing enforcement officers want to enter my home? Can you deny safe distancing enforcement officers entry to your home? ST finds out. READ MORE HERE Unsung Singapore icons: 10 hyperlocal heroes worth celebrating Here are 10 things, people or places which gained new relevance during the pandemic. READ MORE HERE The Delta dilemma: How Covid-19 variant is disrupting the world's reopening plans The highly infectious strain is forcing countries to reinstate lockdowns, scut...

Celebrating National Day: How overseas S’poreans are carving out their own slice of home

aseanpr 8 8 月

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Celebrating National Day: Community in California pulls together amid crisis In April last year, with the coronavirus outbreak worsening in the United States, the Singaporean community in California came together to address their concerns about school and workplace closures, access to healthcare, and the rising level of anti-Asian sentiment. This was accomplished through initiatives by SingaporeConnect, a social club for Singaporeans in the Silicon Valley region. An official support group was set up with the help of the Singapore Consul-General in San Francisco and Singapore Global Network, a branch of the Economic Development Board that seeks to connect Singaporeans living overseas. READ MORE HERE Celebrating National Day: Battling homesickness in Perth with food, friendship Mr Fozzil Jaffar, who is a regional manager at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, used to return to Singapore four to five times a year for work. With travel restrictions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the 46-year-old Singaporean, his Malaysian wife and 19-month-old son have not been home for almost two years, and he has been hit with a strong bout of homesickness. "I miss Singapore badly, especi...

New-age condos with ‘spiritual’ services

elean 8 8 月

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(NYTIMES) - The Jardine apartments in Los Angeles have all the trappings of modern luxury living: touchless lifts, a rooftop gym and a pool with private cabanas. And then there's a more unusual amenity: a "spiritual concierge" who can set residents up with everything from full moon intention ceremonies to sound baths. Looking to woo buyers and renters who are open to the, well, woo-woo, several new developments around the United States are offering meditation, healers, shaman and spiritual concierge programmes - taking wellness offerings several steps beyond just on-site yoga and pilates. In an age of self-care and mental health awareness, property developers are hoping the offerings will appeal to those who have embraced spirituality as part of a wellness lifestyle. But will they scare away buyers and renters on a more traditional journey? At Gardenhouse at 8600 Wilshire in Beverly Hills, there will be monthly spiritual experiences on-site tied to lunar cycles. A cacao ceremony - that's a shaman-led "healing" that involves blessing and then drinking a traditional bitter chocolate, intention setting and dancing or movement - is on the menu. There is also a "full moon intention cere...

US economy recovers, but faces fresh challenges

elean 8 8 月

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(NYTIMES) - The US economy climbed out of its coronavirus-induced hole in the spring as vaccinations and federal aid fuelled a surge in consumer spending at restaurants, resorts and retail stores. The revival brought gross domestic product (GDP) back to its pre-pandemic level in the second quarter, adjusted for inflation - a remarkable achievement, exactly a year after the economy's worst quarterly contraction on record. After the last recession ended in 2009, GDP took two years to rebound fully. But the rise of the Delta variant of the coronavirus could threaten those gains, just as the federal aid programmes that helped bolster the recovery are coming to an end. GDP, the broadest measure of economic output, grew 1.6 per cent in the second quarter of the year, up from 1.5 per cent in the first three months of the year. On an annualised basis, second-quarter growth was 6.5 per cent Robust investment in the quarter signalled that businesses were betting on continued growth. But the recovery is far from complete. Output is significantly below where it would be had growth continued on its pre-pandemic path, and other economic measures remain deeply depressed, particularly for certain ...

LV handbags still the rage in pandemic

elean 8 8 月

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(BLOOMBERG) - The demand for popular designer handbags is very strong even though people are staying home more these days. Sales of Louis Vuitton handbags and the easing of coronavirus lockdowns across the world helped revenue soar at fashion house LVMH. In a stellar quarter for the owner of some of the world's best-known luxury brands, like-for-like sales at the group rose 84 per cent in the three months through June, ahead of analysts' expectations. Much of the gain was fuelled by demand for fashion and leather goods, particularly at Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Loewe and Celine, the company said in a statement. Organic revenue in this division jumped 120 per cent in the second quarter from a year earlier and 40 per cent from the same period in 2019. LVMH benefited from an easy comparison with 2020 as many stores remained shut last year due to the pandemic. Demand "remains very strong", chief financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony said. This is the "strongest first-half update ever" for LVMH and will probably prompt earnings upgrades for a company seen as the bellwether of the luxury goods industry, Mr Luca Solca, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, said in a note to clie...

Smaller activewear brands a hit among female athletes

elean 8 8 月

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(NYTIMES) - Athleta, the activewear brand for women and girls owned by Gap, had never sponsored an athlete when it approached six-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix in 2019. The smaller company was interested in supporting Felix's career, and said it would not penalise her for losing races or choosing to have more children. She said she liked that Athleta was led by women and that it appreciated that she was a mother as well as an athlete. "It's a very pressured situation to be sponsored traditionally in track and field - it's about numbers if you don't perform, reductions and all of these things," Felix said. With Athleta, she added: "I felt like I had more value as a person and that was something I hadn't experienced before." A growing number of top women athletes, including Simone Biles and former Olympians, have been choosing to strike new types of deals with smaller activewear brands instead of traditional sponsors like Nike. Several young female runners say smaller brands are willing to work with them in different ways, like bringing them on as employees, giving them equity or involving them in new products, and that they are paying more attention to their personal ...

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