text: Liu Chong Hing interim net up 2.7 pct . HONG KONG 1996-08-28 Six months ended June 30 ( in million HK$ unless stated ) Shr ( H.K. cents ) 65.61 vs 63.87 Dividend ( H.K. cents ) 18.0 vs 18.0 Exceptional items nil vs nil Net 249.53 vs 242.94 Turnover 119.49 vs 134.40 Company name Liu Chong Hing Investment Ltd Books close September 23-27 Dividend payable October 8 NOTE - Liu Chong Hing engages in property development and investment , warehousing , banking and insurance services . -- Hong Kong Newsroom ( 852 ) 2843 6368