Daily Archives: 24 Aug 2009

Park Hotel plans listing in 2011

SINGAPORE-BASED Park Hotel Group has set its sights on listing in 2011, just in time for its 50th anniversary, although it is still mulling over the details.

‘We’re planning to list in 2011 either in Singapore or Hong Kong. We have to study the different criteria and policies the two stock exchanges are offering,’ director Allen Law told BT in an interview.

One issue that the group is still undecided on is whether to list as an equity or as a real estate investment trust (Reit). Other factors, such as how best to mitigate foreign exchange risk, will also come into play.

‘Looking at our portfolio, Singapore . . . contributes almost 40 per cent of our total revenue. In terms of trying to manage foreign exchange risk, Singapore would be a better choice,’ he pointed out, but then went on to add that Hong Kong offers better interest rates. Continue reading

The Feng Shui Discovery of Sentosa

Situated at the southern coast of Singapore with only ten minutes drive away from the Central Business District and the Orchard Road shopping strip is the wonder island of Sentosa. Spread over 500 hectares and well-preserved flora and fauna with 3.2 kilometres of pristine beaches and a range of world-class leisure and entertainment facilities, together with the meta development of the Integrated Resort, expected to contribute 0.8% of the country’s GDP and create more than 30,000 new jobs for the economy, as well as high-ended water-front residential development, has made Sentosa the hottest topic in this country. People from all parts of the globe are considering embracing Sentosa living as their dream life style. While the investment in the paradise island may be one of the most crucial decisions, it is critically important to know the Feng Shui of the island and its implication to your dream homes. Continue reading