BUSINESS

AIA Group posted a 27 per cent actual exchange rate jump in new business value in the first quarter, led by growth in Hong Kong and mainland China. Annualised new premiums jumped 23 per cent to US$2.4 billion. The firm will add US$2 billion to its existing US$10 billion buyback programme.
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1 year ago Read more at The Straits Times

SK Innovation Co Ltd, owner of South Korea's top refiner SK Energy, said on Monday it expects solid refining margins to continue in the second quarter backed by firm demand. The company posted an operating profit of 625 billion won ($454 million) for the January-March period, versus a 375 billion won profit a year earlier. First-quarter revenue fell 1.5% to 18.9 trillion won from the same period.
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1 year ago Read more at Yahoo Canada Finance

Vermont Women’s Fund and Center for Women and Enterprise are pleased to announce grants from the Rise and Thrive campaign totaling $230,000 to women business owners affected by the July 2023 flooding. The Vermont Women's Fund launched the campaign last fall, and with the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023 of the Vermont Community Foundation raised approximately $400,000. This money was then granted to the Center for women and Enterprise to be distributed to women businesses directly or indirectly affected.
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1 year ago Read more at Vermont Biz

Print this page Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. This article picked by a teacher with suggested questions is part of the Financial Times free schools access programme. Details/registration here. Read our full range of business picks here. Specification: Business strategy Explain how Lego uses market segmentation Analyse the sustainability challenges Lego faces To compete further with rivals like Disney, Lego has two options: a) develop its theme park provision, or b) invest
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1 year ago Read more at Financial Times

The Riverside Company is in advanced talks to acquire Wollongong’s Virtual IT Group, a full-service information technology outfit that makes $15 million a year at the earnings line. It is believed PwC will look to secure backing from a handful of credit funds to bankroll the purchase. AFR The mooted sale comes after Virtual IT fielded interest from private capital players last year.
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1 year ago Read more at The Australian Financial Review

Business After Hours will be at Malcolm Knapp Research Forest on May 8. The Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce is set to take place at the UBC Malcolmknapp research forest. This event gives local business owners and entrepreneurs a chance to socialize with one another while enjoying some tasty food and beverages.
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1 year ago Read more at Maple Ridge News

Kyle Sandilands believes the Melbourne market is ripe for disruption. This format has been a recipe for success since the Kyle and Jackie O Show first hit Sydney airwaves in 2004. The 10-year deal in Melbourne signifies a deep commitment to the ARN network and to co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson.
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1 year ago Read more at B&T

The Digital Picnic, we’ve dubbed 2024 the year of ‘ugly’ content. It’s raw, authentic, and strategically blends brand alignment with entertainment. Slick is out, and scrappy is in Thanks to TikTok’s influence on how we consume and create organic and paid content, the once-dominant professionally produced content is making way for something more real. When aligned with your brand strategy, this approach is an innovative and effective way to advertise and connect.
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1 year ago Read more at SmartCompany

Singapore Airlines is renowned for its luxurious and fine seating in any class. The configuration in business class is 1, 2, 1 giving the solo travellers complete privacy and opulence for extreme comfort. Each seat is equipped with a personal entertainment 18” screen offering a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games.
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1 year ago Read more at Travel Weekly

Sport Sail Port Stephens 2024 Windward Leeward Series Wrap Age has not wornied two veterans of Australian sailing. Marcus Blackmore’s new Hooligan claimed Division 1 honours in the NSW Yachting Championships against arguably the strongest fleet of TP52s assembled in Australia. Botin Fast 40 Team Hollywood prevailed in Division 2 against reigning national champion Let’s Get It On.
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1 year ago Read more at Marine Business News