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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Glen Waverley: Agents' bizarre sales tactic is no bull
Two Melbourne real estate agents are going the extra mile to steer buyers towards a house with an out-of-the box listing video showcasing a Spanish matador character battling a bull. BigginScott Glen Waverley director Ming Xu, along with his colleague Eric Liu, are managing the advertising campaign for 2 Callaghan Ave, Glen Waverley, that's for sale with $1.7m-$1.8m price hopes. Taking inspiration from the five-bedroom home's Spanish Mission-style facade, the agents donned matador and bull costumes for the clip. Dressed as the bull, Ms Xu chases Mr Liu and other colleagues they recruited for the filming through the residence. The matador eventually defeats the bull with a fake sword before everyone involved enjoys a tasty beef dinner at the house. Mr Xu has made other creative listing videos in the past, including one voiced by Hollywood actor Liam Neeson. Earlier this year, Mr Xu had the listing for a Mulgrave house owned by an assistant director's family who know Neeson. They recruited him to star in their home's online advertising clip, a humorous tribute to the Taken film franchise. Mr Xu said it took about two hours to film the Glen Waverley video. 'It's good fun, I think I told Eric, 'I'm going to be the bull', Mr Xu said. 'It did not take much convincing for him to be the matador.' The video's aim was to showcase the house's Mediterranean-inspired build which Mr Xu described as a standout among Glen Waverley's many French Provincial-esque homes. A Bayside-based builder constructed the residence, featuring a formal lounge room, rumpus room, lake views from the upstairs balcony and entertainer's deck, about 19 years ago. The kitchen is fitted with stone benches, an insinkerator, Electrolux oven, DeLonghi gas stove, Miele dishwasher and breakfast bench. A tiled dining area boasts a bay window with plantation shutters, while multiple sets of sliding doors provide access to the garden where there's a lemon tree and magnolia border trees. The main bedroom suite has double-glazed windows, a walk-in wardrobe and dual vanity spa ensuite. Other highlights include a powder room, laundry, solar panels, video intercom and a double garage with internal access. The house falls within the Brentwood Secondary College zone and is close to schools, Monash University, sports facilities, shopping centres and public transport. The house will be auctioned at 3pm on July 5.
South China Morning Post
08-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Why China is struggling to convince consumers to borrow: ‘I'm not attracted'
China has launched a series of policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption in recent months as officials look to shore up the economy amid an intensifying trade war with the United States. This miniseries examines whether those efforts are paying off, with the second story exploring China's moves to ease credit restrictions. The first story can be read here Advertisement Eric Liu, who works a white-collar job in Shanghai, is no stranger to consumer loans. The 30-year-old is currently paying in instalments for an iPhone 16 Pro, and previously used a similar plan to buy another smartphone for his family. However, Liu is only willing to borrow if the lender offers interest-free terms. So, when he heard a week ago that Chinese banks were making it easier to take out consumer loans by raising limits and extending repayment periods, he was unmoved. 'I'm not attracted because of the interest burden,' he said. 'I wouldn't take out a loan just to make a large purchase.' Many Chinese consumers share Liu's cautious attitude towards spending amid the current economic slowdown, which could pose a problem for Beijing as it tries to stimulate consumption by relaxing consumer finance policies. Advertisement Earlier this month, China's financial regulators announced an easing of its restrictions on consumer loans, raising the maximum loan from 300,000 yuan (US$41,300) to 500,000 yuan and extending repayment periods from five years to seven.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HKBN Enterprise Solutions Teams Up with Global Switch Unveils Liquid Cooled Data Centre Co-location Services for High-Performance Compute Solutions
HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has collaborated with Global Switch, a leading data centre operator, to deliver highly resilient and advanced data management solutions for enterprise customers. Leveraging HKBN's world-class fibre network infrastructure and one-stop managed services, the collaboration can address the surging demand for high-performance computing and efficient data storage in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Global Switch Hong Kong, located in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, is one of the largest carrier- and cloud-neutral data centres in Hong Kong, spanning an area of 70,545 square metres of space with a 100 MVA of power supply. It is the first data centre in Hong Kong to utilise direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology for higher compute density within the same physical footprint compared to traditional cooling methods. This innovation supports the growing demand for high-performance computing, while achieving the Platinum level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for energy efficiency. With its advanced sustainability features, this facility helps users meet their environmental, social, and governance requirements. Designed for excellent scalability and efficient power management, Global Switch Hong Kong is well-engineered to handle energy-intensive workloads, such as high-performance computing, AI applications, and large-scale server operations. Strategically located near TKO Connect – Hong Kong's first and only dual submarine fibre cable system co-invested by HKBN – this Global Switch facility offers tremendous advantages for enterprises and advanced technologies. This prime location ensures robust network resilience and ultra-low latency, making it particularly suitable for AI-driven applications which require high-speed data transfer. Dr. Gabriel Leung, CEO of HKBN Enterprise Solutions, stated: "The AI boom has significantly increased the demand for data centre solutions. As a key financial and information hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong has the advantage of connecting Mainland China and global markets, leading to a critical demand for reliable, high-performance data centres. By partnering with Global Switch and integrating its world-class facilities with HKBNES's infrastructure and end-to-end hosting services, we will empower enterprise customers to scale efficiently and stay ahead in the competitive landscape." Eric Liu, Managing Director, Global Switch Hong Kong, said: "Last year, we showcased the latest in liquid cooling technology at our Hong Kong data centre, and are continuing to see strong demand from customers seeking efficient and sustainable AI and high-performance computing deployments. We are pleased to partner with HKBNES, providing access to our highly flexible, market-leading infrastructure for the region's most innovative businesses, and supporting the growth of the local AI industry." Jon Arnold, Executive Group Director, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Global Switch, said: "We are pleased to be partnering with HKBNES to deliver our high-performance and highly resilient data centre solutions. As part of Global Switch's world-class platform, our Hong Kong data centre offers the scalability, resilience, and cutting-edge cooling technology needed to support the region's growing AI and digital infrastructure demands." About HKBN Enterprise Solutions HKBN Enterprise Solutions ("HKBNES") is the arm of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK stock code: 1310) ("HKBN"). As a leading provider of system integration ICT services, HKBNES specialises in developing enterprise solutions. With a professional team and profound experience, along with HKBN's unique tri-carrier network, HKBNES offers enterprises with one-stop comprehensive digital transformation solutions. These solutions include cloud and data centre services, cybersecurity, smart and digital solutions, and more. For more information about HKBNES, please visit About Global Switch Global Switch is a leading owner, operator and developer of large-scale, carrier- and cloud-neutral, multi-customer data centres in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1998, Global Switch has a proven business model and demonstrable track record, and is one of the highest credit-rated data centre companies in the world with investment-grade credit ratings from Fitch, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings. Global Switch is a vital strategic partner for customers that require secure and resilient data centre services with scalable capacity and high-level customer service. Its focus is on providing high power density suitable for HPC and AI deployments with both air and liquid-cooled optionality, as well as highly resilient, central, low latency, network-dense locations in prime city centre locations and internet hubs close to its customers on the edge of financial and business districts. Global Switch's data centres operate exclusively in the Tier I markets of Europe and Asia-Pacific to Tier III or higher, currently total around 388,000 sq m (4,200,000 sq ft) of floor space, and are occupied by a broad range of customers, global and national, large and small, including government organisations, financial institutions, enterprises, global systems integrators, telecommunication carriers, cloud and managed service providers, and other hosting businesses. For more information, visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE HKBN Sign in to access your portfolio
