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HPH INVESTS IN THAI PORT
Hutchison Port Holdings
Limited (HPH) is investing in a roll-on roll-off
(ro-ro) terminal in the Laem Chabang Port,
Thailand. A new joint venture company, formed
by an HPH-led consortium, has been awarded a
30-year concession to build and operate the new
terminal that will also handle general cargo. The
terminal will have a total quay length of 500
metres and a depth alongside of 16 metres.
CALL THE
MUSIC POLICE!
The new 3
campaign, shot in Hong Kong, is
set on Planet 3, a place where east
meets west in a collision of cultures.
Planet 3 is inspired by Asia, the
birthplace of new technology,
where life is designed to be fun,
playful and enjoyable. In the
new ad, music has become illegal,
something that can only be enjoyed behind closed doors. But the “sound police” are
never far away. They burst in with their oversized orange earmuffs but after a while even
they can’t resist the allure of music. The brand film will be supported by a multi-media
campaign to promote 3’s music offering of tracks and full-length videos from major
artists and record labels including Robbie Williams and Britney Spears.
Meanwhile, 3 has been recognised as the best new brand of the year at the Marketing
Society Awards for Excellence in the UK. “3’s brand personality is simple: we’re young, fun and a
little bit cheeky,” said 3 UK’s Chief Executive Bob Fuller. “3 is different and proud to be so.” T
U N I T E D K I N G D O M
TALENT
SPOTTING
More than 200
children aged 4-13 took part
in a talent show organised by
Zhuhai Horizon Cove and
Zhuhai Xiangzhou District
Education Bureau. The competi-
tion was divided into music,
dance and drama sections and
the excellent performances
spotlighted the wealth of
young talent in Zhuhai.
Newsbites
Strong Half–Year Results for HWL
Hutchison Whampoa Limited recorded
strong results in the first six months of 2005. Profit attributa-
ble to shareholders from the established businesses, exclud-
ing investment properties revaluation and profit on disposal
of investments, increased 30 per cent to HKD7,976 million.
The 3 Group’s businesses have improved steadily and
continue to build a quality customer base.
HIGHLIGHTS
z Turnover grew 33 per cent to HKD109,184 million
z First half year profit increased 10 per cent toHKD11,824million
z Earnings per share increased 10 per cent to HKD2.77
z 3 Group’s funding requirements are to decline in the
second half of this year and it is positioned to contribute
significant value to the Group
z Cash and liquid investments totalled HKD141,714 million
H O N G K O N G
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C H I N A
T H A I L A N D
P
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Tom Group Achieves Core Earnings Growth
TOM Group Limited, the Chinese-language media
company in Greater China, has announced interim results for the six
months ended 30 June 2005. The Group achieved revenues of HKD1.416
billion, an increase of 18 per cent compared with the same period last year.
Year on year all divisions except Sports Group registered revenue growth.
EBITDA was HKD178 million, representing an increase of 11 per cent.
Profit attributable to shareholders was HKD169 million, compared to
HKD683 million in the first half of 2004, which included the one-time
non-recurring items, net of minority interests, of HKD626 million, mainly
contributed by the spin-off of TOM Online.
H O N G K O N G
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3 ITALIA
LISTING
PLANNED
Hutchison
Whampoa Limited has
filed a listing application
with regulators in Italy to
offer shares of 3 Italia.
This is the first step
towards an initial public
offering of the shares. T
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