A Crypto VC Known As ‘SEVEN’ Founded A Company That Can Prevent Big Tech From Gathering Data On You. Here’s How He’s Trying To Create An Uncensored Internet.

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A Crypto VC Known As ‘SEVEN’ Founded A Company That Can Prevent Big Tech From Gathering Data On You. Here’s How He’s Trying To Create An Uncensored Internet.

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Village House Opens Up More Jobs in Japan Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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To support its community through challenging times, Village House is working with a job matching service to offer local and foreign residents additional income.

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 25 October 2021 – Village House, a trusted rental housing service company in Japan, has recently leveraged Erikura to provide employment opportunities to its tenants and local residents. A job matching service owned by Recruit Co., Ltd, Erikura enables residents to apply for one-off cleaning work at any of the Village House properties.

their promotions and discover a new life in one of their low-cost units today!

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First Solar Commercial Hub Births In Owerri

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First Solar Commercial Hub Births In Owerri

As part of measures to give Owerri, the Imo State capital a facelift, the first multi-billion naira solar commercial hub has birthed in the state with the groundbreaking ceremony of the DENKA Business City project at New Owerri.

The project was started by the Board and Management of Solarcity Housing and Commercial Estate Ltd. (SOLARCITY H.A.C.E.), a real estate development company based in Abuja in partnership with Fidelity Bank Plc as project funders.

The project is a multi-use, multi-faceted project located at the heart of New Owerri which upon completion will become the commercial hub and focal point for business activities in Imo State.

The Executive Director (Operations) of SOLARCITY H.A.C.E, Sir Solomon Nwaoku who spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony gave a firm commitment that the project would be completed within 18 months.

He said that the commercial estate, occupying over 2.1 hectares of land, would comprise a mix of shops, offices and commercial apartments (two bedroom apartments and one bedroom apartments) to be sold to interested subscribers.

The location is ideally situated a few blocks from the popular Concorde Hotel, adjacent to Mimi’s Place and directly opposite the new Everyday Supermarket. It is also bounded in the north by the Imo State House of Assembly Complex.

Nwaoku explained that each of the shops and offices will be powered by solar energy adding that all the basic facilities including tarred roads, street lighting, water and on-grid electricity will be provided.

He said that Fidelity Bank would fund the construction of the project while Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) cooperative members are the major off-takers for the units.solar

His Eminence Dr. Patrick Acholonu, Igwe XII of Orlu in his remarks thanked the developers and the land owners for collaborating to bring this huge investment to Imo State. He highlighted that Owerri still remains the most viable destination in the South-east for real-estate business with Imo State being the fifth largest Gross Domestic Product (GPD) in the country.

He urged Imo indigenes to invest in the project by buying the units being offered for sale as such an investment will ensure quick returns and strong appreciation in property value.

Also speaking, the Imo State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Statistics, Hon. C. C. Osuala who laid the foundation stone for the project lauded the prosperity initiative of the current government of Senator Hope Uzodimma which provided the inspiration for investors to undertake the project.

The commissioner said that the project was in consonance with the present government’s drive to attract investments to the state and commended the project initiators for bringing a project that will bring financial impact of this magnitude to Imo State.

In his own remarks, the Imo State Commissioner for Works, Ralph Nwosu, expressed the government’s attraction to projects that improve city landscape and improve the urban status of Owerri.

He assured that the government will provide all necessary infrastructure required for the sustenance of the Business City, promising to use his office to improve on all access roads surrounding the project site.

Earlier, the chairman of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Engr. Innocent Ikpamezie, confirmed that all due diligence protocols, statutory requirements and land ownership verifications had been concluded by the developers before the building plan approval was granted. He commended the developer’s seriousness and willingness to comply with all existing laws and regulations affecting the project delivery.

Other Speakers at the event include: Mr. Chukwunyere Amaechi, Director General of Imo Geographic Information Service (IGIS), CBN Cooperative representative, Fidelity Bank representatives and Chief Perry Nwanguma who represented the Nwanguma family – the land owners.

Fidelity Bank’s Third Highly Successful Eurobond Finalised

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Fidelity Bank’s Third Highly Successful Eurobond Finalised

Fidelity Bank Plc just concluded a highly successful Eurobond offering, raising $400 million from the international capital market through a 5-Year tenor Eurobond, with a 7.765 per cent coupon.

The Eurobond was managed jointly by JP Morgan, the No. 1 Globally Ranked Investment bank in the global Eurobond league tables, along with Citigroup, who are No. 2 globally behind JP Morgan; and are No. 1 in Nigerian Bank Eurobonds specifically. The other Joint Lead Manager (JLM) was the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which is one of Africa’s top-rated financial institutions.

Fidelity Bank was able to assemble such a strong team of JLMs due to the bank’s reputation for world-class corporate governance and risk management, along with its highly experienced and top-quality management and one of the strongest Board of Directors in the banking industry. The Managing Director/CEO of the bank, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, is a highly respected and admired trailblazer, as one of the few female CEOs in the banking industry, and has over three decades of experience, having previously worked at various other top financial institutions, including Standard Chartered Bank and Zenith Bank.

The total order book from investors peaked at over $750 million before the tightening of the price. However, Fidelity Bank took $400 million which fell within the acceptable coupon rate in line with the Bank’s expectations and cost optimization aspirations. The EUROBOND was oversubscribed by 1.9x the book size.

Investors in the Eurobond include some of the most selective and best quality institutions from around the world, including investors from the UK, Europe, the United States, Asia, Middle East and Africa. This is the Fidelity Bank’s third highly successful outing in the Eurobond market, having previously issued Eurobonds in 2013 and 2017, building an impressive track record in the global markets.

Otedola, Adenuga, Hassan-Odukales, Otudeko in Battle to Control First Bank

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Otedola, Adenuga, Hassan-Odukales, Otudeko in Battle to Control First Bank

By his acquisition of 1,818,551,625 units of shares of First Bank Holdings Plc (FBNH), amounting to a 5.07 per cent of its total issued capital, the founder and Chairman of the Geregu Energy Group, Mr. Femi Otedola, has joined the trio of the Chairman of Globacom, Chief Mike Adenuga; the current Chairman of FBNH, Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale, and Oba Otudeko in the race for the control of the holding company, THISDAY has learnt.
FBNH has a total issued share capital of 35,895,292,791.

According to market analysis, Otedola, Adenuga, the Hassan-Odukales and Otudeko’s shareholding are above five per cent and this has placed them in a position to control the organisation.
A capital market source disclosed that contrary to the insinuations that Otudeko has offloaded his shares, he is still a force to reckon with because he is still retaining his shares in First Bank.

The source further disclosed that Otudeko’s loan is performing, adding that he is ready to take some risk.
As at March this year, Otudeko was said to be holding a total indirect stake in excess of 532 million in First Bank, coupled with a direct stake of about six million units, bringing his total stakes to about 538 million units of the issued ordinary shares of the bank.
Adenuga on the other hand is said to have been buying more shares and his shareholding is said to be between five and seven per cent.

On the other hand, Hassan-Odukale, and related parties had acquired a total of 1,923,512,099 units of shares, representing 5.36 per cent of the company’s issued share capital.

These companies include: Leadway Assurance Company Ltd, ZPC/Leadway Assurance Prem & Investment Coll Acct, Haskai Holdings Ltd, Leadway Capital & Trust Ltd and LAC Investments Ltd.
Others are Leadway Properties &Investment Ltd, Leadway Holdings, OHO Investment/Oye Hassan-Odukale and Leadway Pensure PFA.

Capital market observers said Otedola’s acquisition of shares may open a floodgate of mop up exercise by the competing shareholders as they move to outdo one another in a bid to control the soul of the holding company.
A statement signed by the Company Secretary of the holding company, Mr. Seye Kosoko, explained that FBNH believed the time had come to make the disclosure and has received notifications from its registrars on the substantial acquisition of its shares by Otedola.

In the letter dated October 23, 2021, and titled, ‘Notification of Acquisition of Substantial Shareholdings in FBN Holdings Plc,’ the Company Secretary stated: “We refer to our communication to the market dated October 22, 2021, on the above subject wherein we stated that we would inform the public of any substantial acquisition, upon receipt of notification from the Shareholder.

“This morning, October 23, 2021, FBN Holdings Plc received a notification from APT Securities and Funds Limited, that their Client, Mr. Otedola Olufemi Peter, and his nominee, Calvados Global Services Limited have acquired a total of 1,818,551,625 units of shares from the company’s issued share capital of 35,895,292,791. Based on the foregoing, the equity stake of Mr. Otedola Olufemi Peter and his nominee in the company is now 5.07 per cent.

Commenting on the development, Managing Director, Financial Derivatives Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, said Otedola’s acquisition will still be vetted by the regulators, explaining that the CBN will ensure that such shareholders are fit and proper as an investor.

“The shareholder will still go through the CBN vetting to determine he is proper and fit. They will have to make sure such new shareholders do not have any conflict of interest in the organisation, including insider-related loans in the bank,” he said.

He added that another hurdle would be decided at the company’s annual general meeting where he will have to rely on the recommendations of the shareholders before he can emerge as a director.

However, the source said Otedola may eventually emerge as the largest shareholder as shares held in the accounts of other indirect and nominee accounts are reportedly being consolidated and will be forwarded to the regulators in due course.

In a letter of acknowledgement to the Chairman of First Bank Holdings yesterday, Otedola explained that efforts were ongoing to consolidate shares held in the accounts of other indirect and nominee accounts, which would be made public soon.

He also placed it on record, his investment of $30million in the bank’s long-term debt instrument.
His letter titled, ‘Interest in First Bank Holdings Plc,’ read: “Pursuant to the notice of substantial shareholding tendered by my Stockbrokers, APT securities Limited and dated 22/10/2021, it is pertinent to state that we are in the process of consolidating shares held in the accounts of other indirect and nominee accounts and this will be forwarded in due course.

“In addition to the above , I also invested the sum of US$30million in the bank’s long term debt instrument (classified as Tier II capital) and which constitutes a significant portion of the bank’s capital base.”

Speaking on why he made such a huge investment at this period, Otedola said, “I believe in the Nigerian economy, it is resilient and has a bright future.

“The current security challenges will be overcome. Anyone who fails to see the future now will lose out.”
In an earlier notice to the Corporate Affairs Commission, (CAC) on Friday, FBNH declared that it received a notification on Friday from Leadway Assurance Company Limited that Chairman, First Bank Limited, Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale, and related parties had acquired a total of 1,923,512,099 units of shares, representing a 5.36 per cent of the company’s issued share capital.

A THISDAY analysis of the company’s share movement on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) showed that FBNH closed its last trading day (Friday, October 22, 2021) at N12.25 per share, recording a 1.2 per cent gain over its previous closing price of N12.10, was traded at N9.70 on October 10.

FBN began the year with a share price of N 7.15 and has since gained 71.3 per cent on that price valuation, ranking it 16th on the NGX in terms of year-to-date performance.
The stock of the holding company has accrued an outstanding 63 per cent over the past four-week period alone—second-best on NGX.

Between July 26 and October 22, 2021, FBNH has traded a total volume of 3.81 billion shares—in 14,746 deals—valued at NGN 38.1 billion over the period, with an average of 60.5 million traded shares per session.
A volume high of 603 million was achieved on October 14th, and a low of 1.74 million on September 1st, for the same period.

Analysts said the sharp movement in the share price of the company became noticeable from October 14 when it jumped from N10.95 the previous trading day to close at N11.75.
The following day, the share price continued its upward swing when it closed at N12.70 and it has continued to stay above the N12 threshold since then.

The CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, did not respond to calls, SMS, and WhatsApp messages sent to him yesterday, while the spokesperson for SEC, Mrs. Efe Ebelo declined to comment because she had not been authorised to comment on the issue.
FBN Holdings Plc is the non-operating holding company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a commercial bank with operations in 10 countries.

As a diversified and one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in Africa, FBN offers a broad range of products and services including commercial banking, merchant banking, asset management, and insurance.
The merchant banking and asset management business of the group comprises FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, FBNQuest Capital Limited, FBNQuest Trustees Limited, FBNQuest Capital Asset Management Limited, FBNQuest Funds Limited, and FBNQuest Securities Limited.

MultiChoice Nigeria Unveils New Shows

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MultiChoice Nigeria Unveils New Shows

MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled a lineup of new shows ahead of the festive season.

The content unveiling was done at the 2021 MultiChoice Showcase event which took place on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, said “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and while we pride ourselves on being the nation’s leading entertainment platform. We know that our success is hinged on the experiences our customers have while interacting with our services. This has informed our deliberate shift to more convenient and responsive digital options.

“For POP Central TV, viewers can expect shows such as ‘The Rush’, ‘Uncut with Bamteddy’, ‘Phenomen-ally’ and many more. For ViacomCBS group, customers can also expect the best of entertainment. There will also be a return of the second season of shows. New shows have already started to air on and more programmes will begin on DStv and GOtv as October runs out, through the rest of the year and in the first quarter of 2022.”

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Launches “17 Goals for Our World” Campaign to Complement Upcoming COP26 Climate Change Conference

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TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 25 October 2021 – NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the English-language international service of Japan’s public media organization, NHK, today announced it will present a collection of premiere and encore programming to commemorate and complement the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31-November 12, 2021.

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About Japan International Broadcasting, Inc.

Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB), a subsidiary of NHK, is responsible for the worldwide distribution of the HD English language news/lifestyle channel “NHK WORLD-JAPAN,” as well as the HD Japanese language channel “NHK WORLD PREMIUM.” Currently, the two channels are broadcast around the world on three international plus domestic satellites in their respective markets and reach households, hotels, and others via DTH, cable, IPTV, and terrestrial broadcast.

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Netflix, UNESCO To Launch Short-Film Contest In Sub-Saharan Africa

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Netflix, UNESCO To Launch Short-Film Contest In Sub-Saharan Africa

The competition themed “African Folktales, Reimagined” will provide the six winners with opportunities and resources to develop their skills and talent on a multinational scale with international mentorship. They will also be receiving $75,000 production and $25,000 in prize money to create their short films.

READ ALSO: Netflix | UNESCO: African Folklore Reimagined Competition

UNESCO’s assistant Director-General for culture, Ernesto Ottone mentioned that the collaboration with the streaming giant is part of the continent’s extensive mapping of the film add audio-visual industries.

He said; “What we’re trying to achieve with Netflix is how we can engage those young film-makers in telling stories of African folk and in passing it on through the generations the culture and the traditions that are in place in Africa”.

Canopy Sands Provides Care Packages to Childcare NGO M’Lop Tapang, Sihanoukville Residents

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SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 25 October 2021 –  Canopy Sands Development (“Canopy Sands”), a member of Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia’s largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, has distributed care packages to M’Lop Tapang, a local non-governmental organization as well as villagers living at Ong Village in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The outreach was part of Canopy Sands’ ongoing efforts to support local communities as Cambodia reopens for a post-pandemic recovery.

The Canopy Sands team handed over 30 tons worth of food packs containing essentials such as rice, cooking oil and canned food during the outreach programme involving M’Lop Tapang and residents of Ong Village. Additionally, the donation to M’Lop Tapang also covered medical and hygiene products alongside educational aid like made-to-order school bags from the Indochina Starfish Foundation, a Cambodian charity that focuses on educational initiatives for the underprivileged children in Cambodia.

“We had several conversations with representatives from M’Lop Tapang and Ong Village to understand their specific needs before putting together these care packages. It is our sincere hope that ongoing programs like these will be of assistance and somewhat lessen the hardships of those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Khong Weng Fook, Managing Director of Canopy Sands.

M’Lop Tapang is one of the leading charitable organizations in Sihanoukville and currently works with more than 5,000 children in Sihanoukville providing a safe environment, medical care, education, training and safe employment, counseling, psycho-social support, family strengthening and protection from abuse. Ong Village is a settlement of over 200 families near the Ream City project by Canopy Sands.

Earlier in September, Prince Holding Group’s philanthropic arm, Prince Foundation, responded to a request for assistance from the Prey Nob district, Preah Sihanouk province, in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by donating 5,000 PPE suits, 1,000 rapid antigen test kits, and 4,500 liters of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. In the same month, Prince Foundation had also launched the Chen Zhi Scholarship in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), offering full tuition fees and stipends for 400 Cambodian university students via an investment of US$2 million over the coming seven years.

Through distributing essential aid via established NGOs and the local authorities, Canopy Sands is working to develop a constructive dialogue between local communities and the developer to ensure a productive long-term relationship. During the donation at Ong Village, the Ream Commune Chief, Lin Sarin, expressed his support for Ream City, hoping the project’s success will bring prosperity to his local community.

Canopy Sands is currently working on its 834-ha Ream City project, a multi-decade coastal development project working off a master plan issued by Singaporean urban consultancy Surbana Jurong that will involve construction efforts along sustainable real estate development principles.

About Canopy Sands Development:

Canopy Sands Development Co., Ltd (“Canopy Sands”) aims to accelerate the development of key Cambodian economic sectors by initiating and driving forward economically sustainable projects that aim to fulfill important public needs and make meaningful contributions to local communities in Sihanoukville. By working closely with local businesses and core sector supply chains, the overall company strategy adopts a unique, holistic approach that delivers sustainable economic returns, positive social benefits to the local population and attractive investment returns. Over the next 5-10 years, the company’s rapidly expanding collaborations with public and private players in business, tourism, logistics, retail, transportation, healthcare and education will gradually establish an incredibly diverse portfolio of high-value projects.

In line with its strategy to improve people’s quality of life and well-being as well as strengthen the local tourism sector in Sihanoukville, Canopy Sands is currently developing a world‐class business and entertainment destination which will be the first of its kind in Cambodia.

Known as ‘Ream City’, the new multi-cluster development will house many exciting attractions, such as an integrated family theme park, recreational and educational zones, and a business and financial centre, along with residential villas and apartments, hospitality properties including 5-star hotels, resorts and apartments, convention and wedding halls, retail and duty-free stores and airport expansion area.

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About Prince Holding Group:

Prince Holding Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Cambodia, with its various units focusing on three core areas: real estate development, financial services and consumer services.

Prince Holding Group’s key business units in Cambodia include Prince Real Estate Group, Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Group, Prince Bank, Cambodia Airways, Belt Road Capital Management, as well as Awesome Global Investment Group. Via its subsidiaries, Prince Holding Group has over 80 businesses in Cambodia operating in real estate development, banking, finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, and lifestyle sectors etc.

Rising foreign direct investment, free trade agreements with leading countries and future participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership are expected to act as key drivers for the Cambodian economy, supported by pro-industry policy initiatives by the government.

Leveraging a network of industrial, business and financial professionals across Asia, Prince Holding Group has laid the foundation to be a vital conduit for local and international capital. Moving forward, Prince Holding Group will continue to seek out opportunities to play an important role in Cambodia, through partnerships or direct investments into key industries for the betterment of Cambodians and the local economy.

MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 Today Reveals the Finest of the Real Estate Industry

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2021 – Where the best of the best in real estate competes to win in Asia’s leading regional property awards, the MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 is proud to reveal and congratulate the chosen projects for overcoming the hurdles brought by COVID-19 and for upholding industry standards to the highest level.

 

This year, 33 property developments have been recognized by the jury panel comprised of prominent property leaders across Asia-Pacific.

 

After more than a decade hosting the MIPIM Asia Awards, it has become a prestigious event that celebrates remarkably designed properties and the ingenious teams behind it. The awards are open to wide-ranging projects throughout APAC that considers both completed and in-progress developments.

 

Chaired by François Trausch, Global CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Allianz Real Estate, Germany, the jury panel of 16 industry experts have studied close to 100 entries. The final winners come from 10 countries.

 

Members of the MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 jury panel are:

1.    François TRAUSCH, Global Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, Allianz Real Estate GMBH, Germany

2.    George AGETHEN, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Singapore

3.    Henry CHENG, Chongbang Group, CEO & Executive Director, China

4.    Stanley CHING, CITIC Capital Holdings, Senior Managing Director, Managing Partner & Head of Real Estate, Hong Kong SAR

5.    Donald CHOI, Chinachem Group, CEO, Hong Kong SAR

6.    Chris CHOW, LaSalle Investment Management, Senio Managing Director, Hong Kong SAR

7.    Harvey COE, Ernst & Young, Partner & Head of Greater China, M&A Real Estate, Hong Kong SAR

8.    Alison COOKE, Starr International Investment Advisors (Asia) Limited, Managing Director – Real Estate, Hong Kong SAR

9.    Tripp GANTT, Washington State Investment Board, Investment Officer Real Estate, USA

10.  George HONGCHOY, Link Asset Management Limited, Executive Director & CEO, Hong Kong SAR

11.  Charles LAM, Baring Private Equity Asia, Managing Director Real Estate, Hong Kong SAR

12.  Nicholas J. LOUP, Chelsfield, Group Vice Chairman, CEO Asia, Hong Kong SAR

13.  Ellen NG, Warburg Pincus, Head of China Real Estate, Hong Kong SAR

14.  Shuji TOMIKAWA, Mitsui Fudosan Investment Advisors, Inc. (MFIA), President, Japan

15.  Nicholas WONG, The Townsend Group, Partner, Hong Kong SAR

16.  Richard YUE, ARCH Capital Management Company Limited, CEO & CIO, Hong Kong SAR

The final Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners will be decided by the MIPIM Asia community who will soon be able to vote online for their favourite project in each category. Results will be unveiled at the Awards Gala Dinner on December 8 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

MIPIM ASIA AWARDS 2021 WINNERS

 

BEST GREEN DEVELOPMENT

Grand Central

Hong Kong SAR, China

Architect: Wong Tung & Partners Limited

Developer: Urban Renewal Authority, Sino Land Company Limited and Chinese Estates Holdings Limited

Other: CR Construction Company Limited (Main Contractor), Meinhardt (M&E) Limited (Mechanical & Electrical Engineer), AECOM Asia Co. Limited (Structural and Geotechnical Engineer / Façade Engineer on Curtain Wall / Town Planning Consultant), MVA Hong Kong Limited (Traffic Consultant), Hirsch Bedner Associates Limited (Interior Designer), Urbis Limited (Landscape Architect), Ramboll Hong Kong Limited (Environmental Consultant for Noise Impact Assessment), Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited (Environmental and Sustainability Consultant)

 

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Developer: Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank

Other: Arup Group Limited (Vertical Transportation, Landscape Architect, Fire Engineering), Mva Hong Kong Ltd (Traffic), Shenzhen Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Construction Manager), Beijing Institute Of Architectural Design (Architect of Record), Jangho Group Co., Ltd (Curtain wall & Window Systems)

 

Wink Hotel Saigon Centre

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Architect: AW² Architecture Workshop – Reda Amalou & Stéphanie Ledoux

Developer: Indochina Kajima Development Company

 

BEST HOTEL & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

 

Park Hyatt Suzhou

Suzhou, China

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

Developer: Gold Mantis Enterprise
Other: China Construction Design International (Local Design Institute), Hersch Bender Associates (Interior Designer)

 

The Clan Hotel

Singapore, Singapore

Architect: DP Architects Pte Ltd

Developer: Far East Organization

Other: Hexacon Construction Pte Ltd (Main Contractor), KKS International (S) Pte Ltd (ID Consultant), Tinderbox Pte Ltd (Landscape Consultant)

 

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Tochigi, Japan

Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

Developer: TOBU RAILWAY CO., LTD.

 

BEST INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY & CIVIC BUILDING

 

Dengyun Art Centre

Fuzhou, China

Architect: Shanghai PTArchitects

Developer: Yango Group & XIANGYU REAL ESTATE

 

LAND Community Center

Xi’an, China

Architect: Atelier Ping Jiang / EID Arch

Developer: Shaanxi Vanland Real Estate Co., Ltd

 

Wetland Museum In Huailai

Hebei, China

Architect: Tenio Architecture and Engineering Co., Ltd.

Developer: Huailai Forestry Bureau

 

BEST MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

 

Far East Square, AMOY Hotel, The Clan Hotel

Singapore, Singapore

Architect: Multiply Architects LLP (Far East Square), DP Architects Pte Ltd (AMOY Hotel, The Clan Hotel)

Developer: Far East Organization

 

Shanghai EDGE

Shanghai, China

Architect: Aedas

Developer: Shanghai Kaitong Wenan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd

 

Suzhou International Finance Square

Suzhou, China

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

Developer: The Wharf (Holdings)
Other: WTIL (Associate Architect), East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (Local Design Institute)

BEST OFFICE DEVELOPMENT


Alibaba Xixi Campus Phase 4

Hangzhou, China

Architect: NBBJ

Developer: Alibaba Group

Other: NBBJ (Landscape Consultant), Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University (Local Design Institute), ARUP (Traffic Consultant / Vertical Transportation), Shanghai Construction Group (Main Contractor)

 

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Developer: Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank

Other: Arup Group Limited (Vertical Transportation, Landscape Architect, Fire Engineering), Mva Hong Kong Ltd (Traffic), Shenzhen Vanke Real Estate Co., Ltd. (Construction Manager), Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (Architect of Record), Jangho Group Co., Ltd (Curtain wall & window systems)

 

Wilmar International Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Architect: Eric Parry Architects Limited

Developer: Perennial Real Estate Holdings Limited

Other: Boustead Projects E&C Pte. Ltd. (Main Contractor), RSP Architects Planners & Engineers Pte. Ltd. (Local Architects, M&E & Structural Engineers), ICN Design International Pte. Ltd. (Landscape Design), Inhabit (Façade and Acoustic), Prime Structures Engineering Pte. Ltd. (Façade Contractor), Steve Leung Design Ltd (Interior Design), Nipek Pte. Ltd. (Lighting Design)

BEST REFURBISHED BUILDING

 

Central Market

Hong Kong SAR, China

Architect: AGC Design Ltd

Developer: Chinachem Group, Urban Renewal Authority

Other: Chinachem Group (Operator), AGC Design Limited (Heritage Consultant), Llewelyn-davies Hong Kong Ltd (Planner), Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited (Structural & Geotechnical Engineers), AECOM Asia Company Limited (Building Services Engineer), Shadow Design Ltd (Interior Designer), Hong Kong Cultural Imaging Workshop Ltd (Award Submission Consultant)

 

David Jones Elizabeth Street Flagship Store

Sydney, Australia

Architect: Benoy Limited (Interior Architect), Crone Architects

Developer: David Jones Pty Limited

Other: Mainbrace (Contractor), FPOV (Lighting Consultant)

 

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, Re-innovation Project

Tokyo, Japan

Architect: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, TAISEI CORPORATION
Developer: Sumitomo Reality & Development Co., Ltd.

BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT


CHARM PREMIER GRAND MINAMIAZABU

Tokyo, Japan

Architect: NIKKEN HOUSING SYSTEM LTD

Developer: Hulic Co., Ltd.

Other: CHARM CARE CORPORATION (Operator)

 

InnoCell

Hong Kong SAR, China

Lead Architect: Leigh & Orange Limited

Developer: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Other: Leigh & Orange Limited (Interior Designer), Hip Hing Engineering Co. Ltd. (Main Contractor)

 

Xixi Yunlu

Hangzhou, China

Architect: Hangzhou 9M Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

Developer: Hangzhou Greentown Guixi Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.


BEST RETAIL DEVELOPMENT

Hongkong Land’s Yorkville – The Ring

Chongqing, China

Architect: PH Alpha Design Ltd.

Developer: Hongkong Land Limited

Other: Lead8 (Interior Designer), ASPECT Studios (Landscape Designer), Popjoy Design (Botanical Garden Landscape Designer), Parsons Brinckerhoff (M&E Engineer), WSP (Facade Engineer), Brandston Partnership Inc. (Lighting Consultant)

Seazen Suzhou Wuyue Plaza

Suzhou, China

Architect: Benoy Limited (Interior Architect), CRTKL

Developer: Seazen Group

YUE City

Guangzhou, China
Architect: Atelier DYML
Developer: Yuexiu Property

Other: Atelier DYML (Interior Design), Guangzhou City Construction & Development Design Institute Co., Ltd. (Construction Drawings), Guangzhou City Construction & Development Design Institute Co., Ltd. (Landscape Design), RDesign International Lighting (Lighting Design), Shenzhen C.S.C Decoration Design Engineering Co. Ltd. (Curtain Wall Detail Development), Guangzhou Hanhua Architects+Engineers Co. Ltd. (Structural Consultant)

BEST URBAN REGENERATION PROJECT


Central Market

Hong Kong SAR, China

Architect: AGC Design Ltd

Developer: Chinachem Group, Urban Renewal Authority

Other: Chinachem Group (Operator), AGC Design Limited (Heritage Consultant), Llewelyn-davies Hong Kong Ltd (Planner), Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited (Structural & Geotechnical Engineers), AECOM Asia Company Limited (Building Services Engineer), Shadow Design Ltd (Interior Designer), Hong Kong Cultural Imaging Workshop Ltd (Award Submission Consultant)

 

Grand Central

Hong Kong SAR, China

Architect: Wong Tung & Partners Limited

Developer: Urban Renewal Authority, Sino Land Company Limited and Chinese Estates Holdings Limited

Other: CR Construction Company Limited (Main Contractor), Meinhardt (M&E) Limited (Mechanical & Electrical Engineer), AECOM Asia Co. Limited (Structural and Geotechnical Engineer / Façade Engineer on Curtain Wall / Town Planning Consultant), MVA Hong Kong Limited (Traffic Consultant), Hirsch Bedner Associates Limited (Interior Designer), Urbis Limited (Landscape Architect), Ramboll Hong Kong Limited (Environmental Consultant for Noise Impact Assessment), Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited (Environmental and Sustainability Consultant)

Siu Hei Commercial Centre Revitalization

Hong Kong SAR, China

Architect: Uni-China Business Management Limited

Developer: Gaw Capital Partners

Other: One Bite Design Studio Limited (Rooftop Designer)

BEST FUTURA PROJECT


 Hana Headquarters

Cheongna, South Korea

Architect: NBBJ

Developer: Hana Financial Group

Other: NBBJ (Interior Designer / Landscape Designer), ESI and NBBJ Studio (Experiential Designer), Gansam Arhitects + Partners, Kunwon Architects Planners Engineers (Local Design Institute), Thornton Tomasetti (Façade and Sustainability), Arup (Vertical Transportation and Lighting), Heerim (Construction Manager)


International Sports and Culture Exchange Center

Shenzhen, China

Architect: Aedas

Developer: Shenzhen Bureau of Culture


King Lam Street Commercial Development

Hong Kong SAR, China

Architect: Collective Studio Limited (Podium Design Architect & Interior Design Architect), Rocco Design Architects Ltd., Hong Kong, China (Executive Architect & Tower Design Architect)
Developer: New World Development Company Limited
Other: AECOM, Hong Kong, China (Structural, Civil & Geotech. Engineering, Façade Engineering), ARUP, Hong Kong, China (LEED/ BEAM/ WELL Sustainability), J.Roger Preston Limited, Hong Kong, China (Electrical and Mechanical Engineering)

BEST FUTURA MEGA PROJECT


Alibaba Central China Headquarters and Industrial Complex

Wuhan, China

Architect: Benoy Limited

Developer: Alibaba Group

 

Baoshan Steel Park

Shanghai, China

Architect: Sasaki Associates, Inc., Sasaki Associates (Shanghai) Ltd.

Developer: Shanghai Baodishangshi Urban Production Development Co., Ltd.

Other: HMD (Shanghai) Engineering Consultancy Corp. Ltd. (Architecture Consultant), Beijing Ning Field Lighting Design Corp., Ltd. (Lightning Consultant), Shanghai Academy of Landscape Architecture Science and Planning (Soil and Ecology Consultant), Shanghai Urban Construction Design & Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd. (Transportation Consultant)

 

Luohu Public Realm Revitalization

Shenzhen, China

Architect: Sasaki Associates, Inc., Sasaki Associates (Shanghai) Ltd.

Developer: China Resources (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

 

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