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Tencent will buy British video game developer Sumo in a $1.27 billion deal as people lodged at home during the pandemic crowd online to try for new high scores. Sumo and Sixjoy Hong Kong, a subsidiary of Tencent, announced the deal earlier this week. Mount Emei Investment, another subsidiary of Chinese billionaire Ma Huateng’s Tencent, already owns about 8.75% of Sumo. Lockdowns and social distancing accelerated a global market jump in gaming. According to market research firm Strate...

PEOPLE buying homes in the Reading postcode area have been knocking an average of more than two per cent off the asking price over the past year, according to a 'we buy any house' firm. But recent activity in the property market suggests some sellers are actually getting more than the asking price. Property Solvers has looked into 1,972 property transactions in and around the RG postcode area, comparing asking prices on Rightmove with the actual sold prices lodged at the Land Regis...

The North Yorkshire spa town - which is home to more than 75,000 residents - has ranked above all towns and cities across the nation, according to a list of benefits compiled by the comparison website Uswitch. Harrogate ranked highly also due to its clean air, good access to the countryside and low crime rates. Councillor Richard Cooper, leader of Harrogate Borough Council, said it was no surprise that the town was rated as a top performer. He said: "Sometimes we don't realise what ...

滙豐表示，透過「粵港澳大灣區青年就業計劃」下聘請的首批僱員，將於本周入職。未來18個月，他們會常駐廣州和深圳，在財富管理及個人銀行，以及工商金融業務部門工作。 滙豐香港區行政總裁施穎茵日前與該批新同事見面時表示，去年粵港澳大灣區的經濟規模已達到1.7萬億美元，總人口超過8600萬人，這個潛力龐大的市場將為個人和企業帶來豐富的發展機會。未來5年，滙豐將在亞洲投資超過60億美元，當中不少得人才和科技的投資，讓滙豐更好地服務粵港澳三地客戶的銀行服務需求。 她又鼓勵新同事要對自己有信心、持開放的態度勇於發問和嘗試，好好享受這次經驗。 政府於今年1月正式推出粵港澳大灣區青年就業計劃，鼓勵青年人到大灣區的內地城市工作和發展事業。滙豐今年初已表示，將提供100個職位，涵蓋不同業務和營運職能部門。 文章來源：信報財經新聞 以上資料僅供參考。世紀21奇豐國際沒有就該等資料的準確性或完整性，或在任何特定情況下使用的合適性作出任何明示或隱含的保證，亦無須對與該等資料或本網站有關的任何原故而引致的任何損失或損害負上責任。如有需要，請向相關部門或機構。...

AN EIGHT bedroom house in Reading is up for sale with a guide price of more than £5.5 million. The grade-II listed house in Hare Hatch, Reading, is situated in 35 acres of well-maintained grounds and gardens, and is on sale for approximately £5,950,000. Included with the property is a large cottage with garage which extends over 1,462 square feet, which is on the edge of the estate and is available for separation, redevelopment and relocation. Less than two miles from Tw...

Increase in production at plant will result in 1,650 new jobs and support thousands more in UK supply chain. Nissan has set out plans for a £1bn electric vehicle hub in Sunderland which the Japanese firm says will create 6,000 new jobs at the firm and among its suppliers, safeguarding the future of Britain’s largest car factory as motoring moves away from petrol and diesel. The plans, which are being underpinned by an estimated £100m in taxpayer funding, include an ele...

A string of initiatives aimed at tackling climate change have led to Oxfordshire County Council being shortlisted for a national award. The council’s climate action programme project is one of six finalists in the Leadership in Responding to the Climate Emergency category of the Municipal Journal (MJ) Awards 2021. Bill Cotton, Oxfordshire County Council’s director of environment and place, said: “We are delighted that this programme has been shortlisted for an MJ Aw...

Welcome to our second episode with Manci Man, where we discuss BNO citizenship, currency exchange, and online property marketing. BNO: What exactly does BNO stand for? How does it pertain to Hong Kongers and their relationship with the UK? Manci Man’s is experienced in such matters given her clientele, and will be sharing her insights in this interesting sub-market Currency Exchange: Depending on the currency value of your savings, the exchange rate can be a hidden fee or a trem...