John Swire & Sons Limited has completed the acquisition of the assets of Biodiesel Amsterdam and its ancillary businesses.

In November, John Swire & Sons (HK) Limited Chairman, Merlin Swire, joined a Hong Kong and Macau delegation to Shenzhen and Beijing, marking the 40th anniversary of China's economic reforms and opening up.

In October, John Swire & Sons (China) Chairman, Ivan Chu, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Sichuan Province, Mr Yin Li.

Swire Pacific Chairman, Merlin Swire, has joined the prestigious, 40-member International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai.

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Swire Properties' newest triple Grade-A office tower, One Taikoo Place, has reached 100% occupancy, with commitments from more than 20 new tenants secured.

In August, Swire Properties celebrated the 10th anniversary of Taikoo Li Sanlitun, its first completed development in Mainland China.

Cathay Dragon has introduced a new seasonal service to Tokushima; the twice-weekly service will operate from 19th December 2018 to 30th March 2019, using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Cathay Pacific and Boeing have donated the first-ever Boeing 777 aircraft to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona.

In November, HAECO Hong Kong was appointed by Rolls- Royce as its launch service provider for the new Trent XWB Engine Change Service.

HAECO Group has entered into a long-term agreement with Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification, a wholly owned subsidiary of leading aerospace and defence technology provider Astronics Corporation.

Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong and Coca-Cola China in Hong Kong have pledged strong support for a cross-sector working group's proposals to keep single-use beverage packaging out of Hong Kong's landfills.

The China Navigation Company ("CNCo") celebrated the official opening of its China Headquarters in Shanghai in November, and of a new branch office in Vancouver in August.

In October, Swire Shipping launched a new weekly service connecting North Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Swire Resources has recently expanded its portfolio of international lifestyle labels by adding Crocs, a global name in innovative and casual footwear.

On 11th November, Tom Owen, Cathay Pacific's Director People, represented the Swire group at the Remembrance Sunday service in Hong Kong, where he laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, honouring those who fell in the First and Second World Wars and in other major conflicts since.

Now in its sixth year, Swire Properties' signature community outreach event, the White Christmas Street Fair, took a nostalgic railway theme in 2018.

James Finlay ("Finlays") has won first prize in the International Food & Drink Health and Safety Awards 2018, organised by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health ("IOSH").

Swire Pacific and Swire Properties have both been recognised for their efforts in sustainable development.