Cross Hotels & Resorts is set to be acquired by Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group. The move combines Cross’s lifestyle and luxury hotel expertise with Sono’s regional knowledge and operational strengths. With 28 properties across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan, the partnership positions the brand for further expansion across Asia.
HFA Architecture + Engineering has acquired Boston-based life sciences specialist TRIA, marking its formal entry into the Science + Technology sector. The move brings TRIA’s laboratory and biomanufacturing design expertise into HFA’s national architecture and engineering platform, strengthening its ability to serve biotech, pharmaceutical and research clients across the US while expanding its geographic footprint.
JLL Capital Markets has arranged $107 million in construction financing for ReDiscover Logistics Park, a new 808,448-square-foot industrial scheme in Phoenix. The loan, secured on behalf of ViaWest Group and Barings, will support development across four industrial buildings in the Deer Valley submarket. The site benefits from direct access to Loop 101 and Interstate 17 and proximity to the TSMC mega-plant.
Deka Immobilien has completed the sale of two logistics parks in Poland to Hillwood for approximately 100 Mio. Euros. The Tychy and Bieruń sites, held in the WestInvest InterSelect fund since 2015, were expanded significantly to support tenant growth. Both assets delivered strong rental income over the decade-long holding period, with the sale aimed at optimising the fund’s portfolio.
Aquilius Investment Partners has closed its AIP Secondary Fund II with US$750 million in commitments, exceeding its US$700 million target, part of a total US$1.1 billion raised across associated vehicles. The fund focuses on LP- and GP-led transactions in Asia Pacific’s ‘new economy’ sectors, deploying half its commitments across eight transactions while attracting leading global institutional investors.
Frasers Property has expanded its Australian industrial capital partnership with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing to include nine assets across NSW, QLD, and VIC. The portfolio, comprising both fully leased properties and a development site, brings the total partnership value to approximately $1.4 billion. The expansion strengthens Frasers Property’s build-to-core strategy and supports scalable growth across industrial markets.
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