** Shares of Chinese automobile dealer operation management
services provider Changjiu Holdings Ltd 6959.HK rise 4.7% to
HK$59.50, their highest since debut since Jan. 9, and on course
for fourth straight session of gain
** Co says it has entered into a strategic cooperation
agreement with Metropolitan Bank and Trust's MBT.PS
Metropolitan Bank (China) as it expands into overseas markets
and intends to develop business in Southeast Asia
** Co, with current market value of $1.5 bln, has also
entered into an automobile dealership market strategic
cooperation memorandum with Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone
Ltd to develop pledged vehicle monitoring services in the
economic zone in Cambodia
** Hang Seng Commerce & Industry Index .HSNC drops 2.6%
while Hang Seng Composite Index .HSCI and Hang Seng Index
.HSI both fall 2.1%
($1 = 7.7998 Hong Kong dollars)
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))