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Issue: April 14, 2011 (Archive)

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Used homes hit highest point since duty whammy
Secondary home sales climbed to their highest level since the latest coolers in the form of double stamp duty were imposed in late February.

Development chief claims reclamation is the answer
Despite drawing the ire of environmentalists, Development Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said reclamation is the most effective way of creating land supply.

Promise seen in Shanghai site swap
Shanghai Industrial Urban Development (0563) will swap a plot in Shanghai's commercial heart for four parcels of land located near the city's expo site.

Boost stock holdings before reforms pick up pace
Shanghai A shares rose 1.3 percent on Friday following reports that authorities are unlikely to impose fresh curbs on the property sector.

First S Korean listing candidate kicks off IPO
Korean automotive parts maker Mando China Holdings opens its retail book today for its HK$2.09 billion initial public offering.

Dull time for people lured to shiny metal
The latest plunge in gold prices failed to spark a buying spree that some expected at mainland shops.

HK-listed foursome for Qianhai
The Qianhai Authority has shortlisted the first 18 projects for the special economic zone in the Shenzhen district - and they involve at least four Hong Kong-listed companies.

Selling gold and yen still the best strategy for investors
Standard & Poor's indicated there is a 33.3 percent chance India's credit rating will be downgraded to "junk status" in the next 12 months. This is mainly due to the stagnant reforms of the Indian parliament, resulting in economic growth risks.

Sinopec Engineering IPO lures $26b retail demand
Sinopec Engineering - the biggest initial public offering so far this year - attracted HK$26 billion in retail subscription.

Third batch of iBonds nears
The third batch of inflation-linked bonds - which may offer an annual yield of 4 percent - is about to be launched by the government.

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