Marrying financial heft with property expertise
Tycoon Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan, through his Singapore-listed vehicle GuocoLand Ltd, has agreed to take a 27% stake in Eco World International Bhd’s (EWI) initial public offering (IPO), slated to take place by March next year.
Strong performance for Eco World International projects despite Brexit concerns
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Eco World International Bhd’s (EWI) projects in UK have performed well despite concerns over the impact of Brexit on residential property demand in London, said its president and chief executive officer Datuk Teow Leong Seng.
EcoWorld and GuocoLand join forces for Eco World International’s IPO
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Eco World Development Group Bhd (EW Bhd) has entered into a strategic partnership with GuocoLand Ltd, a member of Hong Leong Group, for Eco World International Bhd’s (EWI) upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.
Oxley launches development of first project in Ireland
SINGAPORE (Oct 7): Oxley Holdings on Thursday announced it is starting the development of its first project in Ireland, in what is its second venture outside of Asia after Royal Wharf in London.
YTL Hotels acquires three properties in the UK
PETALING JAYA (Sept 29): YTL Hotels has recently acquired three properties in the UK — in Edinburgh, Berkshire and London — strengthening the company’s presence within the UK, the group announced in a press release today.
Apple to be largest office tenant at Battersea Power Station
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): Apple will move its UK headquarters to Battersea Power Station in a major coup for the Malaysian developers of one of London’s best-known landmarks.
UK housebuilders stage rebound amid murky outlook for property market
THE Thameside area of Barnes, with its village atmosphere, attractive period properties, good schools and proximity to central London, was recently named as London’s second-best place to live in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live Guide, after Fitzrovia.
