A new energy positive hub named Écosystème D has launched in Dunkirk to drive the regional energy transition. Located on Mole 2, the bioclimatic building houses an incubator, training centre and technology hall. Designed by Snøhetta, the project produces more energy than it uses through 1,200 m² of solar panels. It serves as a strategic link between the industrial port and the city centre.
SF REIT Asset Management has named Alan Lam Chung Chi as its next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Currently serving as Deputy CEO, Mr Lam will take over the leadership role following the annual general meeting on 12 May 2026. He succeeds Hubert Chak, who is retiring after five years of service. Mr Lam brings extensive experience from the logistics property and financial sectors to the position.
City Developments Limited has launched a S$2 billion multicurrency perpetual securities issuance programme. The Singapore-based property giant appointed United Overseas Bank Limited to manage the scheme as arranger and dealer. Funds raised through the programme will be used to support the group's general working capital needs and to refinance its current debts. The securities will be offered primarily to institutional and accredited investors in Singapore.
The UK Government has officially granted a Development Consent Order for the Springwell Solar Farm in Lincolnshire. This major planning approval allows the joint project between EDF power solutions limited and Luminous Energy to move toward the construction phase. Once it is fully operational, the site is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply more than 180,000 homes every year, helping to secure the UK's future energy mix.
ESR has successfully raised US$850 million in fresh equity capital from its existing shareholders. This major financial boost is intended to speed up the firm’s expansion within the logistics and data centre sectors across the Asia-Pacific region. The move follows a period of significant portfolio simplification, where the company raised over US$2 billion by selling non-core assets to focus on high-growth digital and supply chain infrastructure.
Global investment group La Caisse and Prologis, Inc. have formed a new joint venture, Prologis Logistics Investment Venture Europe (PLIVE). The partnership begins with a EUR 1 billion portfolio of logistics assets across five European nations. La Caisse will hold a 70 per cent stake in the venture, while Prologis acts as the operating partner. The deal focuses on long-term growth through the acquisition and development of high-quality industrial properties.
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