Phat Dat Real Estate Development and Lotte Properties HCMC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project in Ho Chi Minh City. The large-scale urban complex will feature offices, retail malls, hotels and luxury apartments. The venture aims to establish a new international financial center by blending local development strengths with global real estate expertise.
A major multi-purpose sports park is set to launch in Vietnam later this month. Sun Sports City Ninh Binh, a 22-hectare complex developed by Sun Group, will open in Ha Nam Ward, Ninh Binh Province. The facility features 58 training fields across seven disciplines, including the largest covered pickleball hub in the country, alongside a 3,000-seat stadium built to international standards.
Abu Dhabi has announced a 1.7 billion US dollar investment to build the world's second Sphere entertainment venue on Yas Island. Expected to open by the end of 2029, the high-tech 20,000-capacity structure will host concerts, live sports and immersive cultural exhibitions. The project forms part of a wider strategy to diversify the economy and establish the emirate as a premier global tourism destination.
Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim have partnered to launch a massive AED 62 billion mixed-use community spanning 22 million square feet. Located near Al Maktoum International Airport, the project features residential areas, retail zones and a large shopping mall. The development aims to support the long-term economic expansion of Dubai by creating a future-ready urban hub.
Modon Holding has partnered with Montage Hotels & Resorts to launch a luxury resort and residential development on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. The project will feature 200 rooms alongside 96 exclusive branded villas for purchase within the Wadi Yemm precinct. Serving as part of the USD 35 billion Ras El Hekma mega project, the development introduces high-end international hospitality to the region.
Marjan Group has appointed new senior executives to lead its development, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors in Ras Al Khaimah. Key hires include Sheikh Saqr bin Omar Al Qasimi, Alison Grinnell, and Donald Bremner as CEOs of their respective divisions. The restructure supports the Emirate’s accelerated growth and global investment strategy.
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