The changing fortunes of a co-working firm lead the way in Mingtiandi’s roundup of Asia real estate headlines today with the news that Softbank has slashed its valuation of its once-prized investment to $2.9 billion from $47 billion last year.
Softbank Expects $6.6B Loss on WeWork and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
Masayoshi Son’s Softbank leads Mingtiandi’s collection of real estate stories today as the Japanese tech investment firm announces that it expects to record a $6.6 billion loss on its gamble on ill-fated co-working provider WeWork.
Also in the headlines, the… Read More>>
Neumann to Sue Softbank Over WeWork Share Deal and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
A cancelled share sale leads Mingtiandi’s roundup of Asia real estate headlines today with the news that WeWork’s former boss is poised to sue Softbank for cutting the strings on his golden parachute.
In other news around the region, the… Read More>>
Mirae Needs More Time to Close $5.8B Anbang Hotel Deal and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
A luxury hotel deal leads the way in Mingtiandi’s roundup of Asia real estate headlines today as the South Korean buyer is said to have asked for some more time to complete the $5.8 billion acquisition, as financing dries up… Read More>>
SoftBank Abandons $3B WeWork Share Buyout
Softbank has withdrawn its proposal to buy $3 billion in WeWork shares, following through on a letter to investors sent last month threatening a U-turn on the deal which gave it control of the troubled co-working pioneer.
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WeWork Shelves Plans for New HK Locations and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
A US co-working giant leads the way in Mingtiandi’s roundup of Asia real estate headlines today with the news that Softbank’s biggest bet has shelved plans to open at least three new locations in Hong Kong.
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Softbank Backs Away From Buying $3B in WeWork Shares, Cites China Restructuring
Softbank has reportedly pulled back from buying $3 billion in WeWork shares from existing shareholders, citing legal investigations of the company’s management and a possible restructuring of the co-working giant’s China business.
The Japanese investment firm sent a letter to… Read More>>
Oyo Hotels Said to Cut Over 72% of China Staff
Oyo Hotels has cut its China staff by more than 72 percent since late 2019, according to a local news report last week, as the Softbank-backed company struggles to reach profitability less than one year after declaring itself the world’s… Read More>>
Tencent Joins $2.4B Investment in China Property Portal and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
A Chinese property listings portal leads the way in Mingtiandi’s roundup of Asia real estate headlines today with news that Tencent and Hillhouse joined a $2.4 billion funding round led by a $500 million commitment from Softbank.
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Softbank Said to Have Invested Total of $1.5B in China’s Ziroom, Beike
Softbank has invested $1.5 billion into a pair of Chinese property startups, as the Japanese venture capital firm takes a gamble on the mainland housing market.
In deals which closed in November last year, Softbank invested $1 billion into apartment… Read More>>
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