The European Investment Bank has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ukrainian government to provide expert guidance on major infrastructure projects. This partnership is part of the Ukraine FIRST initiative, which aims to prepare roads, railways and energy networks for reconstruction. With over €40 million in funding, the programme will help Ukraine meet European standards and secure necessary financing for long-term national recovery and development.
The Government of Alberta has signed a major memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Hanwha Group. This partnership aims to expand energy exports and industrial growth between the two regions. By aligning Alberta’s vast natural resources with Hanwha’s technical expertise, the deal supports Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. It focuses on crude oil, hydrogen and long term defence infrastructure to strengthen economic security and trade.
Chicago based firms Riverside Investment & Development and Singerman Real Estate have acquired the former Two Wells Fargo Center for $36.5 million. The developers plan to turn the 800,000 square foot office complex into a high-end mixed-use site featuring flats, a hotel and shops. Work on the Charlotte project is scheduled to begin in 2027 following the successful delivery of the firm’s first local luxury tower.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a major deal with Vinhomes Green Paradise to open four hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. This partnership introduces the Holiday Inn Express and Garner brands to Vietnam for the first time. With over 1,000 rooms planned, the project aims to turn the Can Gio coastal area into a global tourism hub capable of welcoming 40 million annual visitors.
RESAAS Services Inc. has launched a new integration with Databricks to help real estate firms harness the power of AI. The partnership allows enterprise clients to stream live referral and transaction data directly into the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. By combining market data with internal datasets, companies can now generate more accurate forecasts and automate complex workflows across both residential and commercial sectors.
CIM Group, Centennial Yards Company, and The Drew Company have partnered to bring a Virgin Hotel to the $5 billion Centennial Yards development in Atlanta. Scheduled for 2027, the 261-room hotel will feature the brand’s signature 'Chambers' and residential-style suites. The project forms a central part of a new 470,000 square foot Entertainment District designed to revitalise the city’s downtown core.
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