Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is advancing its corporate strategy with the upcoming launch of the Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF). Expected to become Singapore’s largest with an AUM exceeding S$8 billion at launch, SCPREF will focus exclusively on managing prime commercial assets in the city-state.
One United Properties (BVB: ONE) has signed a preliminary sale agreement for a 34,800 sqm plot of land in Constanţa, accelerating its strategic expansion outside Bucharest into Romania’s key regional cities. The land, located on the Black Sea coast in the Faleză Nord-Pescărie area, will be the site of a new mixed-use development with an estimated gross development value of approximately EUR 500 million.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has completed the first phase of its acquisition of control over Hawthorne Airport, a key Los Angeles aviation asset. This initial step involves the acquisition of the master lease and associated subleases, giving the company control of the airport's real estate. Archer plans to use the 80-acre site as the operational hub for its planned L.A. air taxi network, including operations for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (A&B), a major Hawaiʻi commercial real estate owner, has entered a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a joint venture including MW Group, Blackstone Real Estate, and DivcoWest. The all-cash deal values the company at approximately $2.3 billion, with shareholders receiving $21.20 per share, a 40.0 per cent premium. A&B, the largest owner of grocery-anchored shopping centres in Hawaiʻi, will become a private company following the expected closure in the first quarter of 2026. The investor group has pledged to retain the company's local focus, leadership, and brand, alongside a commitment to invest over $100 million into the property portfolio.
Elsewedy Industrial Development has signed a major agreement with Kunming Chuanjinnuo Chemical Co. (CJN) to build a phosphate chemical industries complex in Egypt. The project will be located in Sokhna 360 and involves a total investment of nearly USD 1 billion. It aims to produce fertilisers, specialty chemicals and electric vehicle battery materials. The initiative is expected to create 10,000 jobs and position Egypt as a regional hub for new energy materials.
Aldar has increased its ownership in Aldar Estates to 82.55% after acquiring Modon Holding’s 17.45% indirect stake. The platform, now managing AED 3 billion in active contracts, has expanded rapidly in recent years with significant growth in residential units, commercial space and revenue, reinforcing Aldar’s long-term investment strategy.
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