3rd Quarter - Keppel Land
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3rd Quarter - Keppel Land
ACROSSBORDERS A KEPPEL LAND PUBLICATION 3RD QUARTER 2014 MCI (P) 006/03/2014 THE HIGH LIFE HIGHLIGHTS 04 Deal for Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 07 BITING INTO THE BIG APPLE 15 Leading green developer THIS ISSUE 19 As part of its commitment to engage and promote green practices among tenants, Keppel Land and Keppel REIT have partnered Royal Philips (Philips) to offer tenants a solution to replace existing lightings in its office premises on a zero capital expenditure scheme. Four tenants from Bugis Junction Towers and Keppel Bay Tower have also formalised their interest in this initiative with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Philips on 9 September 2014 Sustaining Growth In Focus 06 Raising stakes in The Estella Empowering Lives 04 Deal for Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 07 Biting into the Big Apple 08 Divesting stake in Surabaya retail mall 09 Launch of China retail fund 10 Positive take-up at Highline Residences 11 Boosting bilateral relations 12 Progress momentum in Tianjin Eco-City 14 Strong strides in sustainability 15 Leading green developer 22 23 24 Engaging staff Leading HR practices Gaining insights Celebrations abound World of opportunities Nurturing Communities 26 Helping hands 19 Winning partnerships 27 Cooking up a storm 20 Double wins at FIABCI 28 Supporting the arts 30 Giving back Creative win 21 Inculcating a safe mindset Seeding green behaviour Our Accolades: Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Published for Keppel Land by the Group Corporate Communications division of Keppel Corporation Limited, 1 HarbourFront Avenue, #18-01, Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632. Printed by Image Printers Pte Ltd, Blk 1002, Redhill Industrial Estate, Jalan Bukit Merah, #03-12, Singapore 159456. Cover image: Keppel Land’s latest residential project in Tiong Bahru, Highline Residences, has received positive response, with more than a quarter of the 500 units sold during a closed-door sale held on 13 and 14 September 2014. We believe all information in this newsletter to be current at the time of printing. Unless otherwise stated, all currencies are expressed in Singapore dollars. No material contained in this publication should be reproduced without obtaining prior written permission from the Group Corporate Communications department. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions for improvements to our newsletter. You can reach us at [email protected]. Should you wish to be included in our mailing list, please email Marketing at [email protected] An online version is also available at keppelland.com 04 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 Deal for Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 Keppel Land, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bayfront Development Pte Ltd, has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement with RBC Investor Services Trust Singapore Limited as trustee of Keppel REIT, for the sale of its one-third shareholding interest in Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 (MBFC Tower 3) to Keppel REIT. The agreed value for the property is $1,248 million or $2,790 psf, inclusive of a five-year rental support of up to an aggregate amount of $49.2 million. The agreed value is in line with Keppel Land’s independent valuation by Colliers of $1,245 million as at 28 August 2014, as well as Keppel REIT’s independent valuations by Cushman and Savills of $1,281 million and $1,276 million respectively as at 18 August 2014. Mr Ang Wee Gee, CEO of Keppel Land, said, “Over the course of the year, we have seized opportunities to unlock value in our portfolio and redeploy our capital to deepen presence in our core markets and opportunistically enter into new ones. The timely divestment of MBFC Tower 3 will further strengthen Keppel Land's financial position and also enable us to pursue opportunities in new commercial developments.“ The purchase consideration, which was negotiated on a willing-buyer and willing-seller basis, has been reached at $710.1 million (subject to completion and post-completion adjustments). Keppel REIT Management, the Manager of Keppel REIT, intends to fund the acquisition of the two-year-old MBFC Tower 3 with (i) part payment by way of issuing Keppel REIT Units to Keppel Land, (ii) net proceeds from the placement of 195,000,000 new Units at the issue price of $1.17, (iii) part of the sales proceeds from the divestment of the 16-year old Prudential Tower, and (iv) additional borrowings. MBFC Tower 3 is a 46-storey Grade A office tower with ancillary retail space. The office tower is part of Marina Bay Financial Centre, a landmark integrated development with a prime waterfront address at Singapore’s new financial district, and comprises three premium Grade A office buildings, luxury apartments and a subterranean retail mall. Ms Ng Hsueh Ling, CEO of the Manager, said, “Singapore, supported by positive economic fundamentals, continues to be a sought-after destination for businesses and multinational corporations seeking to deepen and expand their presence in the fast-growing Asian region. Keppel REIT's latest acquisition of Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 will strengthen its position as the leading landlord in Singapore's Central Business District Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 05 KEY PROPERTY INFORMATION Description 46- storey premium Grade A commercial building with ancillary retail space Total Net Lettable Area (NLA) 1,341,980 sq ft No. Of Tenants [1] 49 Principal Tenants [1] DBS Bank, WongPartnership, Rio Tinto, McGraw-Hill, Booking.com, Mead Johnson and Lego No. Of Car Park Lots 357 Tenure 99 years commencing from March 2007 Building Age Two years Occupancy [1] Approximately 94% Weighted Average Lease Expiry (By NLA) [1] 7.0 years [1] As at 31 August 2014 “MBFC Tower 3, with its excellent location and premium office building specifications, will be a strategic addition to Keppel REIT’s portfolio. The acquisition of MBFC Tower 3 and the divestment of Prudential Tower will enhance and transform Keppel REIT’s portfolio in terms of age and quality of assets, as well as improve the portfolio property fundamentals to ensure long-term sustainable income to Unitholders.” The transaction will yield for Keppel Land a net divestment gain of about $95.5 million upon completion, derived after deducting the book value of the investment and excluding gain arising from Keppel Land's 44.93% effective interest in Keppel REIT. approximately 43.8%. Approximately 93% of Keppel REIT's Singapore portfolio will be located within the prime Raffles Place and Marina Bay financial precincts. Following Keppel REIT's announcement of the proposed acquisition, rating agency Moody's issued a report that it expects MBFC Tower 3 to “improve the quality of the trust's property portfolio and enhance income diversification.” Moody's has also reiterated that the acquisition has no immediate impact on Keppel REIT's rating of Baa2 with stable outlook. refinancing minimises refinancing risk for the next 12 to 18 months providing comfort at this rating level.“ Moody's stable outlook on Keppel REIT reflects the trust's ability to continue to generate stable cash flows from its portfolio, driven by steady occupancy levels and positive rental reversions. The outlook also incorporates the rating agency's expectation for Keppel REIT to maintain its financial discipline when pursuing growth and to keep its credit profile within targeted parameters. On a pro forma basis, had the divestment been effected on 31 December 2013, Keppel Land's net tangible assets per share would have increased from $4.52 to $4.58. Mr Alan Greene, Vice President and Senior Credit Officer of Moody's, said, “We expect Keppel REIT will reap the benefit of having greater pricing power as we expect that the occupancy rate at core CBD area to continue to improve on the back of tight supply over the next 12 to18 months. Mr Ang added, “We are also on track to grow our fund management business. The addition of MBFC Tower 3 will increase Keppel REIT’s assets under management to over $8.1 billion, entrenching its position as the leading landlord of premium Grade A buildings in the Raffles Place and Marina Bay precincts.” The Company’s gearing ratio would improve from 38.3% as at 31 December 2013 to about 29.1% post divestment. Post-acquisition, Keppel REIT is expected to have an aggregate leverage ratio of “While we foresee this acquisition as adding slightly to the trust's leverage, we expect the leverage ratio to remain under 45%. Furthermore, Keppel REIT's strong interest coverage of over four times and its proven proactive debt The acquisition, consideration Units to be issued to Keppel Land as well as the whitewash resolution are subject to the approval of Unitholders of Keppel REIT at an extraordinary general meeting. ACROSS BORDERS 06 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 Raising stakes in The Estella Keppel Land, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Keppel Land Estate Pte. Ltd, has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement with its Vietnamese partner, Tien Phuoc, for the acquisition of an additional 43% effective stake in The Estella Phases Two and Three held by Tien Phuoc in the Estella Joint Venture Company Limited (Estella Joint Venture). The Company currently holds a 55% stake in Estella Joint Venture. Upon completion of the transaction scheduled in end-2014, Keppel Land will hold a total of 98% interest in Phases Two and Three of the development. The Estella is a residential development comprising more than 1,500 apartments with a retail component located in the popular An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. Phase One of The Estella has been completed. It comprises 719 units which have been fully sold and handed over to homebuyers, except for four penthouse units which were recently released for sale. improving infrastructure and declining interest rates will also support demand for housing. Mr Linson Lim, President (Vietnam), Keppel Land, said, “Keppel Land has been growing with Vietnam since the 1990s and is one of the pioneer real estate developers in the country. The acquisition of Phases Two and Three in The Estella reflects Keppel Land’s long-term commitment to contribute to the sustainable urbanisation of Vietnam with our quality portfolio of properties.” “We are confident that the subsequent phases of the development will enjoy the same positive demand from homebuyers and investors seeking quality properties with strong attributes and value offerings.” Phase Two, targeted for launch in early 2015, is expected to yield more than 500 homes ranging between 60 sm to 180 sm, including penthouses. Mr Lim added, “We remain confident in the long-term growth potential of Vietnam's property market. It has a young and dynamic population and a growing middle-class with strong aspirations for home ownership. The city's high urbanisation rate, The Estella is a 15-minute drive to HCMC’s central business district (CBD) via the East-West Highway and Thu Thiem Tunnel. Families with school-going children will appreciate the site’s close proximity to reputable international schools such as the British International School, International School of HCMC-American Academy, European International School and Australian International School. The Estella is also located close to the future metro station which will open in 2018 and which will connect residents seamlessly from the CBD to District 9 of the city. Capitalising on the market recovery in Vietnam, Keppel Land has raised its stake in The Estella Phases Two and Three from 55% to 98% Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 07 Future residents can look forward to the panoramic views of Manhattan’s city skyline when they move into Keppel Land’s first residential development in the United States Biting into the Big Apple Keppel Land has made its maiden investment in the United States (US) with a prime residential development in New York City. Keppel Land’s total investment in the project is about US$70 million. Located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, the property will also have a retail component. It will be developed by Macklowe Properties (Macklowe), an established New York real estate developer whose quality portfolio in the city includes the Metropolitan Tower, a luxury residential development, as well as 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential building in the western hemisphere. The investment will be managed by the Company’s fund management subsidiary, Alpha Investment Partners. Mr Ang Wee Gee, CEO of Keppel Land, said, “For our first investment in the US, we are partnering one of New York’s top developers and will be able to tap on Macklowe’s deep insights, rich experience and keen knowledge of the local market. With this prime property, we hope to meet the demand for well-located quality homes in one of the world’s leading business and financial capitals. “Keppel Land will continue to invest opportunistically in key global cities with good growth potential, while remaining focused on Asia, with Singapore and China as our core markets.” The property is located in an established residential neighbourhood in Manhattan, on the boundary of Upper East Side and Midtown East. It is conveniently located within walking distance to the subway station on Lexington Avenue and 59th Street, and is a five-minute walk from office developments such as the Citigroup Building and the Metlife Building. Future residents can also look forward to the diverse range of amenities and entertainment options around Midtown Manhattan. It is just blocks from Central Park, New York’s national historic landmark, and is near numerous luxury designer and fashion boutiques such as the flagship outlet of high-end department store, Bloomingdales. The residential market in Manhattan remains strong. According to a 2Q 2014 report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Manhattan faces a low inventory for condominiums. Listing inventory fell to a 14-year low of 4,164 units in 4Q 2013 but rose by 18% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 5,659 in the second quarter this year, which is still considered low for a highly competitive market. Monthly absorption rate edged 0.5 months y-o-y to 5.1 months in 2Q 2014, well below the 8.4 months average of the past decade. ACROSS BORDERS 08 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 Divesting stake in Surabaya retail mall continue to drive demand for quality homes and investment-grade offices in the country.” Keppel Land, through its whollyowned subsidiary, PT Keppel Land, has entered into an agreement to sell its 80% effective shareholding in BG Junction, a strata-titled retail development in Surabaya, Indonesia, to Silverise Enterprise Ltd and PT Pelangi Arjuna, for approximately Rp 400 billion (S$42.8 million). Silverise Enterprise Ltd currently owns a 20% stake in the retail development. The sale is expected to result in an after-tax profit of about S$12.5 million for Keppel Land. The retail mall is currently about 95% occupied with anchor tenants such as Carrefour hypermarket, Cahaya Departmental Store and Hartono Electronic. Mr Sam Moon Thong, President (Indonesia) of Keppel Land, said, “We constantly review our portfolio to maximise returns and redeploy capital to new projects. Indonesia remains one of Keppel Land’s key growth markets, where we are focused on the Greater Jakarta region. Keppel Land’s portfolio of projects in Indonesia includes International Financial Centre Jakarta (IFC), located on a prime site along Jalan Jendral Sudirman in Jakarta’s Central Business District, a three-hectare residential site in West Jakarta acquired earlier this year, as well as Ria Bintan, an integrated resort comprising hotels and championship golf courses. Located near the Central Business District in Jalan Bubutan, BG Junction comprises a six-storey retail mall with a net floor area of about 47,000 sm and an adjoining multi-storey car park. “The medium to long term market outlook for Indonesia remains positive, supported by a large population base, an expanding middle class and increasing urbanisation, which will Keppel Land is currently developing Tower 2 of IFC, a 48-storey Grade A office building. When completed in the second half of 2015, Tower 2 will offer about 50,000 sm of net lettable area. Keppel Land has entered into an agreement to sell its 80% shareholding in BG Junction, a six-storey retail mall in Surabaya, Indonesia Sustaining Growth 09 3Q/14 Launch of China retail fund In an exclusive interview with PERE, a publication dedicated to the world's private real estate markets, MD of Alpha Investment Partners (Alpha), Ms Christina Tan, shares the company’s plan to launch a fund focused on the Chinese retail sector by end-2014. Across Borders reproduces extracts of the interview. Keppel Land’s fund management arm, Alpha, is looking to launch an $800 million evergreen fund focused on the Chinese retail sector, especially in the Yangtze River Delta region. According to Ms Tan, it is in talks with existing investors about forming a property fund to capture opportunities in the market. This follows the success of Alpha and its co-investors’ combined 80% investment in Life Hub @ Jinqiao in February 2013, which has outperformed the firm’s underwriting by 11. The property fund would be set up as a joint venture with Chongbang, its partner for Life Hub @ Jinqiao. Ms Tan shared that Chongbang has also had success with multiple other malls in Shanghai. She shared, “Chongbang has done well for itself and has been invited by the government to consider other sites for redevelopment. That will help us to get the land at a reasonable price.” Following their partnership for Life Hub @ Jinqiao (in photo), Alpha and Chongbang will once again be collaborating to set up a fund focused on Chinese retail by end-2014 Even though there is an oversupply of retail space in China, Ms Tan believes that a good partner in China is essential because Chinese developers that understand what shoppers need are few and far between. For now, Alpha is opening the fund to only a handful of its current international investors that intend to keep the assets for the longer term. Alpha will also explore making the fund open-ended to allow investors to further add capital at a later stage. “There are a number that have been investing in the China retail sector with us already and have seen how the sector is trending,” Ms Tan said. The vehicle will involve a mixture of development and repositioning investments to prepare for long-term hold, targeting core-plus returns overall. In order to meet the growing competition from e-commerce, Ms Tan also shared that Alpha and Chongbang will need to work to differentiate their malls. E-commerce tends to target the lower price range market, so successful malls need to target the middle class. Services like entertainment, dining, cinema and luxury lifestyle cannot be filled by the e-commerce industry, and these are the kind of tenants that Alpha will be seeking. With $10.5 billion in funds under management, Alpha manages both core-plus and value-added funds. Most recently, Alpha divested J6 Front, an eight-storey office-cum-retail building in Tokyo for its $1.18 billion Alpha Asia Macro Trends Fund (AAMTF) I, and made a $550 million exit out of Equity Plaza in Singapore for one of its core-plus funds at a six times equity multiple. Last July, Alpha hauled $1.65 billion for follow-on fund AAMTF II, which is already more than one-third invested. Source: PERE, “AIP eyes launch of $800m China retail fund” by Michelle Phillips, 24 July 2014 ACROSS BORDERS 10 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 Positive take-up at Highline Residences Homebuyers have picked up more than a quarter of the total 500 units DURING A CLOSED-DOOR SALE Keppel Land has received positive response for its latest residential development in Singapore, Highline Residences. More than 80% of the 160 released units were sold at an average price of close to $1,900 psf during a closed-door sale for registered prospects held on 13 and 14 September 2014. Private previews had been held earlier for registered prospects over the preceding two weekends. Situated along Kim Tian Road, Highline Residences is the first new private housing to be launched in Tiong Bahru in seven years. A short stroll from the Tiong Bahru and More than a quarter of the 500 total units at Highline Residences have been sold following a closed-door sale for registered prospects held over one weekend on 13 and 14 September 2014 future Havelock MRT stations, the development is less than a 10-minute drive from Orchard Road, the Central Business District and the integrated resorts at Marina Bay and Sentosa Island. Designed by award-winning architect Mok Wei Wei of W Architects, Highline Residences comprises 500 units spread across three residential towers and four low-rise blocks. Unit sizes range from one- to fourbedroom units, as well as penthouses. Inspired by New York City’s High Line, a public park built on a historic elevated rail line, Highline Residences features an elevated green ridge spanning 180 metres, which boasts recreational and communal facilities. Green-thumbed residents will enjoy growing herbs, spices and fruits at the rooftop communal garden facility. Those looking to entertain can do so at one of the two rooftop function rooms, which offer stunning panoramic views of the city, or in the spacious comfort of their own homes that have high ceilings of up to 3.2 metres. Residents can also look forward to privileged membership and personalised concierge services, including limousine and housekeeping services, as well as complimentary golfing at the award-winning Ria Bintan Golf Club. One of the first public housing estates in Singapore, Tiong Bahru is steeped in history and culture. Today, it is a trendy neighbourhood where the historic and modern co-exist seamlessly, home to new food and lifestyle outlets that share shop fronts with stalwarts established in the 1940s. Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 11 Boosting bilateral relations Keppel hosted Chinese delegations in Singapore and China in an effort to continue strengthening ties between both nations . SINGAPORE As part of the annual Global Green Economic Forum, Keppel Land hosted a group of eco-business delegates from China to showcase its green waterfront developments on 4 September 2014. The delegates were introduced to Keppel Bay in Singapore, where they toured the award-winning Marina at Keppel Bay, as well as the show gallery of Keppel Land’s latest residential development, Corals at Keppel Bay. (From left to right) Mr Xie Zhongfan, Executive Vice Mayor of Zhongshan Municipal Government; Mr Xue Xiaofeng, Secretary of CPC Zhongshan Municipal Committee; Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of the 12th CPPCC and former Chief Executive of Macau; Mr Liao Jingshan, Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of Guangdong Provincial People’s Government; Mr Lin Xiquan, Secretary of the CPC Zhongshan Shenwan Town Committee, visited the Keppel Cove project site ZHONGSHAN On the same day, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of the 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and former Chief Executive of Macau, visited Keppel Cove, Keppel Land’s integrated residential-cum-marina lifestyle development in Shenwan Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China. Mr Ho was accompanied by Mr Liao Jingshan, Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of Guangdong Provincial Government. Receiving the visitors were Simon Goh, Assistant GM (Zhongshan), Keppel Land China, and municipal leaders including Mr Xue Xiaofeng, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhongshan Municipal Committee and Mr Xie Zhongfan, Executive Vice Mayor of Zhongshan Municipal Government. The Shenwan officials explained how they intend to leverage the town’s geographical advantage to develop it into an international tourist destination anchored on yachting. Mr Chua Kay Chuan (centre, with microphone), Deputy CEO of SSTEC, briefed the APS delegation on the Tianjin Eco-City during a visit on 11 September 2014 (Source of photograph: SSTEC) Located on MoDao Island in Shenwan Town, Keppel Cove will comprise 250 landed homes with private berths and 158 berths for the yachting community. Some 42 villas of the development’s first phase will be launched in 2015. TIANJIN On 11 September 2014, Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) hosted a 34-strong delegation led by Mr Wong Kok Hoi, Founder and CIO of APS Asset Management Ptd Ltd, a Singapore-based boutique fund management firm. After being briefed on the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (Tianjin Eco-City) project, the delegation visited the Eco-Valley, Low-Carbon Living Lab, No. 3 Neighbourhood Centre, Qing Jing Lake, Hua Qiang Fantawild Adventure Theme Park, as well as the Eco-City International Country Club. SSTEC, a 50-50 joint venture formed by a Keppel-led Singapore consortium and a Chinese consortium, is the master developer of the Tianjin Eco-City. ACROSS BORDERS 12 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 SSTEC welcomes General Motor’s EN-V 2.0 zero-emission Electric Networked-Vehicles into the Tianjin Eco-City (Photograph courtesy of SSTEC) Progress momentum in Tianjin Eco-City The Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (Tianjin Eco-City), the landmark bilateral project between Singapore and China, is progressing steadily in establishing itself as a thoughtleader in developing green solutions, as well as a vibrant model satellite city and an exemplary city of economic dynamism. Due to its strong track record in China and elsewhere in the world, as well as its distinct blend of core competencies, the Keppel Group was entrusted to lead the Singapore consortium for the Tianjin Eco-City, and works closely with its Chinese consortium partner to guide the 50-50 joint venture, Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 and its team into the Tianjin Eco-City. This is a three-way collaboration between SSTEC, GM and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee (ECAC), and marks the start of a demonstration project aimed at studying the usage of low-speed, green transportation tools for daily commuting. The Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 will be deployed in the Eco-Business Park and the National Animation Industry Park while GM’s team will operate out of the Eco-Business Park. GREEN WHEELS Said Mr Ho Tong Yen, CEO of SSTEC, “We are very pleased to work with GM and ECAC to explore green solutions to urban transportation challenges. On 19 June 2014, SSTEC welcomed General Motors’ (GM) zero-emission Electric Networked-Vehicles – “We welcome GM’s decision to use the Tianjin Eco-City for the testing and demonstration of their new Electric Networked-Vehicle, and look forward to further expanding our cooperation with GM in future.” CROSS-BORDER RMB DEALS Separately, companies in the Tianjin Eco-City can now diversify their funding sources to better meet their financing needs under an initiative announced by the People’s Bank of China Tianjin branch on 9 July 2014. The initiative allows eligible companies and individuals in the Tianjin Eco-City to conduct cross-border Renminbi transactions with Singapore. The initiative is an added dimension to the many areas of cooperation between Singapore and China in the Tianjin Eco-City that include urban planning, environmental protection, green buildings and public housing. Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 13 NEW PARTNERSHIPS New projects were signed at the seventh Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council (STETC) meeting, co-chaired by Singapore’s Minister for National Development, Mr Khaw Boon Wan and Tianjin Mayor, Mr Huang Xingguo on 30 July 2014. The projects spanned environmental, education and logistics services sectors. Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre (KOMtech), the design and engineering arm of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ECAC to set up an engineering and technology foresight unit in the Tianjin Eco-City. The unit will carry out engineering work to support Keppel O&M’s projects in Singapore, monitor the development needs and trends in the offshore and marine industry, and engage in technology foresight research work. It is also expected to complement Keppel O&M’s existing engineering office located in Shenzhen, Guangdong. SSTEC also signed four agreements at the STETC meeting which saw more companies establishing a presence there. The first agreement is with education provider Ivy Group (Ivy), which will see Ivy leasing a second school building to expand its presence in Tianjin Eco-City. SSTEC also signed an agreement with Dynamiker Biotechnology (Tianjin), which will set up an office and a research & development (R&D) facility in the Eco-Business Park. In addition, SSTEC signed an MOU with Tianjin Eco-City Green Building Research Institute (GBRI) to undertake research in the areas of green building management, green building technology and sustainable urbanisation. On the sidelines of the meeting, Keppel Group showcased its presence in Tianjin and the rest of China at an exhibition of Singapore companies investing in Tianjin. Having ventured into China since the 1980s, Keppel has expanded its presence into 23 Chinese cities to meet China’s urbanisation needs with sustainable solutions. The third agreement is between SSTEC and Allied Gain Holding Group Ltd (Allied Gain). Allied Gain, which engages in a wide range of business activities, will invest in the development of their company’s headquarters and an R&D centre in the Eco-Business Park. (Front row) Keppel Corporation's Chief Representative (China), Mr Goh Toh Sim (left), and Vice Chairman of ECAC, Mr Yang Zhize (right), signed the MOU between KOMtech and ECAC for an engineering and technology foresight unit in the Tianjin Eco-City. The ceremony was witnessed by (back row, from left) Singapore’s Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan, Tianjin Mayor Huang Xingguo, Tianjin Binhai New Area Party Secretary Yuan Tongli and Tianjin Vice-Mayor Ren Xuefeng (Photograph courtesy of SSTEC) ACROSS BORDERS 14 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 Strong strides in sustainability The Keppel Land Group has consistently demonstrated strong commitment and drive towards sustainability, and has made strong strides in recent months. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT KEPPEL LAND LIMITED CONFIGURED FOR GROWTH Keppel Land’s 2013 Sustainability Report, published in June 2014, is in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)’s latest G4 guidelines. The Company is the first in Asia to report at a ‘Comprehensive’ level. CONFIGURED FOR GROWTH Sustainability Report 2013 Sustainability Report 2013 The report focuses on material issues that have been identified through consultations with both internal and external stakeholders. These include economic performance, health and safety, compliance, environmental impact, labour practices and social responsibility. Keppel Land released its 2013 Sustainability Report in June 2014 The report has been assured externally by independent third parties in accordance with GRI guidelines, the AA1000 Assurance Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 (ISAE 3000). The Company also released a Chinese version of its annual and sustainability reports, available at www.keppelland.com. INTERNATIONAL INDICES Keppel Land has retained its position in the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Asia Pacific Indices 2014 for the fourth and fifth consecutive year respectively. In addition, the Company has retained its position on both the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Global Socially Responsible and Sustainability Indices since June 2012 and 2013 respectively, and is also on the MSCI World Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Index which consists of large and mid-cap developed market companies. REGIONAL LEADER Keppel REIT has ranked first and is named the Regional Leader for Office Sector (Large Cap) in Asia in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2014. This is the first year that Keppel REIT has been assessed and ranked against real estate industry players worldwide. The annual survey, which saw participation from 637 entities, saw Keppel REIT emerge among the top three across all entities and sectors in Asia, as well as the top 5% in the same sectors globally. Ms Ng Hsueh Ling, CEO of Keppel REIT, said, “Beyond accolades, the recognition by GRESB is a reflection of our commitment to continually shape the future by improving our business operations and efficiencies, positioning ourselves as the employer of choice and positively impacting the lives of those around us.” An internationally-recognised benchmark, GRESB assesses companies for excellence in integrated organisational approach towards measurement and management of environmental key performance indicators. In Focus 15 Leading green developer For Keppel Land, the month of September 2014 had been a busy one as the company initiated and participated in a series of meaningful green activities in conjunction with THE Singapore Green Building Week, which was held from 1 to 7 September 2014. Ocean Financial Centre, with its iconic green features, was a showcase as an eco-icon at the Singapore Green Building Week ACROSS BORDERS 16 In Focus 3Q/14 GREEN SUPPORTER Keppel Land and Keppel REIT displayed firm support towards greening environments during the International Green Building Conference held at Marina Bay Sands from 1 to 3 September 2014. Keppel Land came onboard as a Gold Sponsor, while Keppel REIT participated as one of the Green Mark Tour Hosts. Organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA), the annual conference serves as a platform for local and international industry stakeholders and the community-at-large to explore opportunities and address challenges on environmental sustainability for the built environment through plenary sessions, workshops and tours to leading green developments in Singapore. Mr Lim Tow Fok, Keppel Land's GM of Property Management and Knowledge Management, was among the distinguished speakers. In his presentation on engaging building occupiers on sustainability, Mr Lim shared that the Company recognises the need to inculcate a ‘green’ mindset amongst tenants, and has formulated a detailed programme which includes outreach activities, talks and bazaars to promote eco-consciousness. The conference also included a series of tours showcasing Singapore’s exemplary Green Mark buildings. Ocean Financial Centre, one of Keppel's five BCA Green Mark Platinum buildings, was one of the destinations. DRIVING GREEN INNOVATION In walking the green talk, Keppel Land has pledged its support for BCA’s Green Buildings Innovation Cluster. The cluster serves as the central focal point to reinforce the national drive towards greater energy efficiency as well as to streamline, coordinate and disseminate building energy efficiency-related activities. It will be a one-stop hub to experiment, exhibit and exchange knowledge of promising building energy efficient solutions with industry stakeholders. Keppel Land joins seven other Green Mark Champions on this initiative, they being Ascendas, CapitaLand, City Developments, Housing Development Board, JTC Corporation, Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore. The partnership establishment ceremony took place at the International Green Building Conference during the BCA Breakfast Talk for CEOs on 3 September 2014, at which Mr Tan Swee Yiow, President (Singapore) of Keppel Land, represented the Company. The ceremony was witnessed by Guest-of-Honour Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade and Industry. Keppel Land, together with seven other partners, has pledged its support to BCA’s Green Buildings Innovation Cluster. Representing the Company at the partnership establishment ceremony was Mr Tan Swee Yiow, President (Singapore) of Keppel Land (third from right) 3Q/14 In Focus 17 LAUDED FOR EFFORTS Asia Pacific Regional Network Leadership Awards Keppel Land was once again recognised for its commitment to sustainability. The Company has emerged as one of the winners among a pool of seven finalists in the inaugural World Green Building Council Asia Pacific Regional Network Leadership Awards in Green Building, under the category of Business Leadership in Sustainability. The awards ceremony was held on 3 September 2014 in conjunction with the Singapore Green Building Council's fifth anniversary dinner. Mr Tan Swee Yiow, President (Singapore) of Keppel Land, received the award on behalf of the Company from Guest-Of-Honour Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. The judges commended the Company’s comprehensive reporting processes, which include sustainability key performance indicators for staff. Representing Keppel Land at the World Green Building Council Asia Pacific Regional Network Leadership Awards was Mr Tan Swee Yiow (far right) who received the ‘Business Leadership in Sustainability’ Award from Guest-Of-Honour Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (second from right), Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. Ms Jane Henley (first from left), CEO, World Green Building Council and Er Ng Eng Kiong (second from left), President, Singapore Green Building Council witnessed the presentation The Glades at Tanah Merah (pictured) was among the developments conferred the LEAF Award by the National Parks Board “Senior management’s commitment and willingness to engage in greening the (built environment) is obvious, and deserving of recognition,” the judges said. Ocean Financial Centre, developed by Keppel Land and owned by Keppel REIT, was also among the eight finalists in the Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance category. The award celebrates innovative green building projects that reduce carbon emissions and other environmental impacts, while cutting costs and driving higher levels of health and productivity for building occupants. LEAF Awards Keppel Land’s residential projects, Highline Residences and The Glades, have attained the Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework (LEAF) certification by the National Parks Board (NParks). Continues on page 18 » ACROSS BORDERS 18 In Focus “Besides engaging and educating tenants with our Green Fit-Out and Green Office Operation Guides, we have formed a Tenants Go-Green Committee, comprising representatives from our various commercial buildings. Alongside other initiatives which include complimentary environmental gap analysis for tenants in our commercial buildings, we aim to raise eco-awareness and encourage more stakeholders to join us in our green journey.” Mr TAN SWEE YIOW PRESIDENT (SINGAPORE) OF Keppel Land 3Q/14 WATER EFFICIENT BUILDINGS Ocean Financial Centre and Prudential Tower have been awarded the Water Efficient Building (Silver) certification by the Public Utilities Board. The certification was presented in a ceremony on 25 September 2014. Ocean Financial Centre, with its state-of-the-art energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly technologies, utilises a myriad of sustainable features and Mr Toh Wah San, Senior VP, innovative applications, such Asset Management, Keppel REIT, as harvesting rainwater for the shared, “We believe that irrigation of rooftop gardens, resource efficiency is not only our responsibility, but also makes good recycling condensate water for the cooling tower as well as business sense. Ocean Financial using water-efficient tap fittings, Centre, as well as all of the other Keppel REIT buildings, bear contributing towards saving 42 million litres of water annually. internationally-recognised green » Continued from page 17 Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards Ten winning developments were presented the LEAF certification in a ceremony on 19 August 2014. At the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) 2014, Tanah Sutera, the joint venture developer of Keppel Land’s integrated township of Taman Sutera in Johor Bahru, swept the Merit Award (Regional) for contributions towards environmental sustainability. Mr Tan said, “We are honoured to have been conferred the LEAF Award by NParks for The Glades at Tanah Merah and Highline Residences. This follows the recognition for Corals at Keppel Bay and 158 Cecil Street – Keppel Land developments which were conferred the inaugural awards last year. certifications. We are encouraged by this latest accolade and will continue our efforts towards a more sustainable future.” As a socially responsible developer, Tanah Sutera introduced various green initiatives within the township to create and nurture a sustainable community. “Greening a development provides both tangible and intangible value to a property as it not only improves energy efficiency, but also enhances the well-being of our residents with better air quality, clean water as well as a healthy environment. ” In July 2014, the team at Tanah Sutera also celebrated the opening of Sutera Mall’s Good Earth Centre. The Centre processes food waste from the mall’s F&B outlets into usable compost for the integrated township. Launched in 2013, LEAF recognises developments that incorporate outstanding green landscaping. It is the first scheme in Singapore dedicated to the provision and management of greenery. Mr Steven Shum, GM of Tanah Sutera, said, “We aim to nurture and cultivate a zero-waste mindset among our residents and tenants. Our most recent win at the SEAA spurs us on as we strive towards this goal.” MAKING A MARK Tenants and visitors will soon be able to easily identify green buildings with the display of the Green Mark plaque on building entrances, lobbies and atriums of buildings conferred by the BCA. Eight building owners and developers, including Keppel Land, received the plaque from Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore, District Mayor, at BCA's green building exhibition held at Bugis+ on 5 September 2014. The plaque was introduced by BCA to recognise developers’ achievement in building and operating a sustainable property, and also to showcase their achievement to visitors. Said Mr Tan, “The BCA Green Mark Plaque, awarded to Ocean Financial Centre, recognises our continual efforts to develop properties that harmonise with the environment as well as enhance the well-being of the community.“ Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 19 Winning partnerships Keppel Land has partnered Royal Philips to replace its existing conventional office lamps with energy-efficient LED lighting on a zero capital expenditure (capex) scheme to reduce lighting energy consumption in its office premises by up to 60%. This is also the first time Philips has embarked on such an initiative in Singapore for office buildings. The agreement was signed on 9 September 2014 between Mr Tan Swee Yiow, President (Singapore) of Keppel Land, and Ms Harjit Gill, CEO, ASEAN and Pacific of Royal Philips, in the presence of Mr Ang Wee Gee, CEO of Keppel Land, Ms Ng Hsueh Ling, CEO of Keppel REIT Management, Mr Frans van Houten, President and CEO of Royal Philips, as well as Mr Lam Siew Wah, Deputy CEO (Industry Development) of the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA). As part of its commitment to engage and promote green practices among tenants, Keppel Land and Keppel REIT have also extended the scheme to their tenants. Tenants from Bugis Junction Towers, namely Cathay Pacific, PremierWills and REC, as well as The Swatch Group from Keppel Bay Tower, have formalised their interest in this initiative with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Philips on the same day. Under the zero capex scheme, Philips will offer LED lighting with no upfront capital investment required. The cost savings from the lower energy consumption from the LED lighting will be shared between the parties for an agreed time period, following which the savings will be enjoyed by Keppel and its tenants for their respective premises. Keppel Land has partnered Philips to replace its existing conventional office lamps with energy-efficient LED lighting. At the signing of the agreement was (front row, from left) Mr Tan Swee Yiow, President (Singapore) of Keppel Land and Ms Harjit Gill, CEO (ASEAN and Pacific) of Royal Philips. It was witnessed by (second row, from left) Mr Lam Siew Wah, Deputy CEO (Industry Development), BCA; Mr Ang Wee Gee, CEO of Keppel Land; Mr Frans van Houten, President and CEO of Royal Philips; and Ms Ng Hsueh Ling, CEO of Keppel REIT Mr Ang said, “We believe this is the first time a landlord has worked out a scheme with a lighting vendor to offer a solution to replace existing lightings in office premises without upfront cost to tenants. “We encourage all our tenants at Keppel Bay Tower and Bugis Junction Towers to join us in our green journey as we continue to improve our environmental performance. We hope to eventually roll out this scheme to all of the buildings under the Keppel Land Group.” Ms Gill concurred, “The launch of this first commercial zero-capex lighting model is a significant milestone for both our businesses, and we thank Keppel for supporting our vision as we work towards fulfilling BCA’s third Green Building Masterplan, encouraging building tenants to play a bigger role in the green building movement.” Mr Lam said, “We are heartened that Keppel Land is working with its tenants to reduce energy usage in its properties. This is in line with the focus of BCA’s third Green Building Masterplan in pushing for greater owner-tenant collaboration. As tenants contribute to nearly half of a building’s total energy consumption, this joint effort and commitment by both landlord and tenants to reduce energy usage and adopt energy efficiency measures can enhance the total building’s energy performance significantly. We hope to see more of such mutually beneficial landlordtenant collaborations in future.” If all the tenants at Keppel Bay Tower and Bugis Junction Towers come on board the scheme, overall annual savings of 1.5 million kWh, or $400,000 per annum, is expected. These savings equate to the energy required to power about 250 five-room HDB apartments in Singapore for one year. The third Green Building Masterplan was launched at the opening ceremony of the International Green Building Conference 2014, of which Keppel Land was a Gold Sponsor (read more on page 16). ACROSS BORDERS 20 Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 Double wins at FIABCI In recognition of its excellence in design and architecture, Ocean Financial Centre and Marina Bay Suites were conferred the coveted International Real Estate Federation FIABCI Singapore Property Awards under the Office and Residential (High Rise) categories, respectively. With this win, both properties will go on to participate in the highly acclaimed FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards 2015. Participants were evaluated on aspects such as concept, architecture and design, development and construction, finance and marketing, Creative win Keppel Land’s brand advertisement for Corals at Keppel Bay (right) has been conferred the Bronze award under the category of Print Single/Campaign Chinese at the SPH iink Awards held on 1 August 2014. Into its 10th year, the SPH iink Awards is organised by the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) to celebrate and honour the best print advertisements and the creative people behind them. Receiving the award on behalf of the Company was Keppel Land’s GM of Marketing, Mr Albert Foo (left picture, fourth from left), together with the team from DDB Group Singapore, the creative agency behind the advertisement as well as environmental impact and community benefit. The award ceremony was held on 13 August 2014 at Parkroyal on Pickering hotel. Sustaining Growth 3Q/14 21 Inculcating a safe mindset As one of Asia’s premier property developers, Keppel Land upholds safety as a top priority in its projects both locally and overseas. SINGAPORE Held on 8 August 2014, the seventh instalment of Keppel Land’s Annual Consultants and Contractors Health and Safety Meeting saw over 120 Keppelites, consultants and contractors coming together to share best practices in safety. To commend the efforts of project teams and contractors who have made significant contributions towards safety excellence, Safety Recognition Awards were given out to project teams of The Luxurie, Ocean Financial Centre Phase Two, Marina Bay Suites and The Lakefront Residences. In his opening remarks, Mr Loh Chin Hua, CEO of Keppel Corporation and Chairman of Keppel Land, commended the project teams for their achievements. He reiterated that safety is a collective responsibility and that all stakeholders should embrace a strong innovative spirit, which, coupled with valiance, will reinforce the Company’s safety foundation. In addition, as part of the Company’s business continuity efforts, safety drills were held at Keppel Land’s headquarters at Bugis Junction Towers as well as Marina at Keppel Bay on 30 June 2014. Employees carried out the response plan for a severe haze outbreak, which included disseminating information on the Pollutant Standards Index and instructions to work from home. MALAYSIA For its good efforts in upholding safety best practices at The Seed, one of the residential projects situated within Keppel Land’s joint venture development of Taman Sutera, the Company was invited by Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) to share on some of its processes at the Safety & Health Officer Seminar on 26 August 2014 at the DOSH headquarters in Johor Bahru. The seminar is a satellite event of Malaysia’s International Conference on Occupational Safety and Health 2014 held in Kuala Lumpur. The Seed is also one of the projects shortlisted for the DOSH Workplace Safety Awards which will be held in November 2014. MYANMAR On 30 August 2014, Keppel Land held its first safety seminar in Myanmar at Sedona Hotel Yangon. Invited guests included top engineers in Yangon, some of whom were from the government sector. Held at the Inya Room of Sedona Hotel Yangon, speakers at the seminar included Mr Peter Jones, GM, Workplace Safety and Health, Keppel Land, who shared on the Group’s safety practices across its various projects in the region. Keppel Land’s appointed contractor for the extension of Sedona Hotel Yangon, Woh Hup, also shared on the practices implemented onsite during construction, which is currently ongoing. GLOBAL PLATFORM Keppel Land's position as an industry leader in terms of workplace safety and health was reinforced at the World Congress on Safety & Health at Work in Frankfurt, Germany from 24 to 27 August 2014. During the congress, Keppel Land's Director of Workplace Safety and Health Mr John Birchall was invited as a panelist in a dialogue session on the topic of Diversity in the World of Work, in relation to occupational health and safety. During the session, Mr Birchall shared on Keppel Land's systems and practices that are in place to overcome challenges companies may have when working in a culturally diverse environment. As safety is a top priority at Keppel Land, regular events are held for the sharing of best safety practices. The Company’s Annual Consultants and Contractors Health and Safety Meeting (pictured) is one such platform ACROSS BORDERS 22 Empowering Lives 3Q/14 Mr Ang Wee Gee (first row, sixth from left), CEO of Keppel Land, took the chance to interact with staff from HCMC, Vietnam, at a cocktail session in August 2014 Engaging staff With people as the cornerstone of Keppel Land’s business, CEO Mr Ang Wee Gee took the chance to interact with local staff during his recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. Close to 30 Keppel Land staff from various departments attended a cocktail session at Intercontinental Saigon Hotel on the evening of 13 August 2014. Mr Ang took the chance to update the staff on the Company’s performance and corporate strategy, as well as the challenges ahead. He also shared the rationale behind Keppel Land’s brand philosophy – Thinking Unboxed – which was unveiled last year, and reiterated the importance of continually innovating to stay ahead of competition. Leading HR practices As an employer of choice, Keppel Land continually improves and innovates work processes and initiatives within the Company for the benefit of its employees. For its efforts and systems, Keppel Land was lauded at the Singapore HR Awards held on 11 July 2014. Organised by the Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI), the awards recognise leading best practices in various aspects of human capital management. After a rigorous judging process, the judging panel, comprising representatives from the academia, HR profession and various government bodies, conferred Keppel Land three awards including Leading HR Practices in Learning and Human Capital Development as well as special mentions in the Talent Management, Keppel Land received multiple accolades at the Singapore HR Awards 2014. Representing the Company was Mr Chan Kam Fai, GM (HR) Retention and Success Planning as well as Compensation and Rewards Management categories. Receiving the awards on behalf of the Company, Mr Chan Kam Fai, GM (HR) of Keppel Land, said, “We are honoured to receive these accolades which recognise the progress of ongoing collaborative efforts between the HR department and other units to build an engaged, pro-learning and dynamic organisation that will enable us to stay competitive in an increasingly challenging business environment.” Standing firm to its commitment to uphold good labour practices and as a supporter of human rights, Keppel Land has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2011, and has pledged its commitment to the UNGC’s 10 universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Empowering Lives 3Q/14 23 Gaining insights To keep its directors and employees abreast of the latest regulatory requirements, Keppel REIT organised an anti-money laundering (AML) talk conducted by KPMG on 13 August 2014. Under the regulations of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, all employees and officers of a capital market services licence holder have to be regularly trained on AML laws and regulations. Keppel REIT organised an anti-money laundering talk conducted by KPMG on 13 August 2014 During the training, Keppel REIT directors and staff learnt how money launderers and the financiers of terrorism could exploit vulnerabilities in organisations, as well as the various due diligence procedures the organisation can undertake to reduce its risk exposure. Celebrations abound The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual occasion when Keppel Land employees bond over Chinese tea and mooncakes, as well as pit their wits against one another with lantern riddles. In Singapore, Keppel Land held its annual Mid-Autumn celebration on 5 September 2014 at the Company’s headquarters in Bugis Junction Tower. Senior management and staff engaged in fun activities such as the penning of wishes on lanterns before releasing them (left photo). In Malaysia, staff of Tanah Sutera, Keppel Land’s joint venture company, enjoyed scrumptious mooncakes during a celebration at Sutera Mall on 29 August 2014 (photo below). ACROSS BORDERS 24 Empowering Lives 3Q/14 World of opportunities The saying “the world is your oyster” is especially apt for Keppelites as the Keppel Group has businesses in over 30 countries. As an employer of choice, Keppel Land seeks to provide its staff opportunities which allow them to be stretched to their fullest potential. Across Borders profiles two employees who have left their home countries in search of new experiences and adventures abroad. VENTURING INTO VIETNAM Thirty-year old Wayne Teo jumped at the chance when presented with the opportunity to work in Keppel Land’s office in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, for two years under the Finance Management Development programme. Working in a foreign country may be daunting to some due to language barriers, but Wayne has never been one to back down from a challenge. It has also always been his dream to spread his wings and work abroad. Leaving the comfort of home, Wayne, previously Assistant Finance Manager at Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation in Singapore, ventured forth to assume his new role as Financial Controller at Keppel Land (Vietnam). Wayne now oversees the finances for various trading properties, including those which have been launched for sale, as well as properties that are in the initial stages of development. “This is an exciting role for me as I am now exposed to the operational side of the business and am given the opportunity to work closely with various departments, including Projects and Marketing.” More than a year into his secondment, Wayne has not only built relationships with the locals, he has also learnt to be more flexible in embracing different working styles. “People have different personalities and things may not always turn out the way you want them to. I have learnt to take things in my stride, adapt and work around the situation. “I try to put myself in others’ shoes and think from their perspective. Reminding myself that we share different customs and values has helped me to be more understanding and tolerant towards things that come my way, both good and bad,” he said. When he is not busy with work, Wayne enjoys exploring different parts of Vietnam. He has visited coastal towns and islands such as Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, which are known for their white sandy beaches. Having yet to explore central Vietnam, Wayne looks forward to soaking in the famed breathtaking scenery of the imperial city of Hue, the charming old town of Hoi An and the historical ruins of My Son. When asked about his biggest challenge living abroad, he laughed, “I suppose it will be doing my own laundry and cooking my own meals!” Keppel Land is one of the pioneers and largest foreign real estate investors in Vietnam with a diverse portfolio of properties in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai and Vung Tau including Grade A offices, residential properties, integrated Financial Controller at Keppel Land (Vietnam), Wayne Teo (second from right), celebrates with his colleagues at the company’s year-end party in 2013 Empowering Lives 3Q/14 townships and award-winning serviced apartments. With 19 licensed projects across Vietnam and a pipeline of about 22,000 homes, Keppel Land is establishing itself as the developer of choice, distinguished by quality and innovative lifestyle concepts. individuals how to sail through RYA-accredited courses, ranging from Competent Crew to Day Skipper. She also trains corporates in teambuilding. 25 Keppel Bay Sailing Academy welcomes Nicky Marsh (second from right) onboard as its Royal Yachting Association Cruising Instructor and Corporate Business Development Manager Nicky is no stranger to the Academy. Back in 2010, she trained under Chief Instructor, Lynnette Leong, for her Competent Crew course. COMING ONBOARD Her passion for the sun and sea started when she was a mere threemonth old in Burnham on Sea, Essex, United Kingdom (UK). Heavily influenced by her frequently seafaring parents who took her along on sailing trips when she could barely crawl, Nicky Marsh always knew that sailing was in her blood. Forty-four years on, Nicky is proud to be the newest addition to Keppel Bay Sailing Academy. As its Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Cruising Instructor and Corporate Business Development Manager, Nicky’s role involves training Since then, she has familiarised herself with the other members of the Academy, having completed all other RYA courses with Keppel Bay Sailing Academy before returning to the UK to complete the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Cruising Instructor courses. She shares, “Thank you, Keppel, for this opportunity to share what I love doing with lots of people. For me, there is nothing better than being out sailing – to be away from everything, including phone signals and Wi-Fi. It’s just you, the boat, the wind and the water. Pure bliss!” ACROSS BORDERS 26 Nurturing Communities 3Q/14 Keppelites from Keppel Land’s Tianjin office and the children from Xiangyu Autism Mutual Aid Association had a splashing fun time at a water park in Tanggu District, Tianjin City Helping hands Keppelites participated in a variety of community activities over the months of August and September in a bid to enrich lives of those in need. AIDING DEVELOPMENT Since August 2013, which was inaugurated as Keppel Community Month, Keppel Land’s Tianjin team has been holding regular outings with children from Xiangyu Autism Mutual Aid Association to help them learn and develop. On 24 July 2014, the volunteers accompanied the children to a water park in Tanggu District of Tianjin City where they enjoyed a splashing good time in the sun whilst fostering meaningful friendships. Through regular engagement with the association, Keppel Land is working to raise awareness and understanding of children with autism. SSTEC donated RMB100 for each participant, raising RMB15,000 (about S$3,000) for the Eco-City Volunteer Association in aid of eco-friendly initiatives. SPRINGING TO HELP In response to the 6.5-magnitude earthquake which jolted Ludian County, Zhaotong City in the southwestern province of Yunnan, China, on 3 August 2014, employees from Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (Spring City), stepped forward to render support to disaster relief efforts. WALK FOR GOOD A charity auction was organised by Spring City during the Singapore National Day Golf Tournament held on 9 August 2014. Around 150 residents and staff of Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) gathered at the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City for a 2-km charity walkathon during SSTEC’s fifth anniversary celebration on 25 July 2014. Over 120 members and guests supported the event, including Guest of Honour Mr Loh Tuck Wai, Consul-General of Singapore in Guangzhou, and his wife Mrs Joyce Ho. A total of RMB 70,000 was raised from the event. Nurturing Communites 3Q/14 27 Spring City also worked with China’s Zhang Lianwei Sports Foundation to organise the 2014 Charity Golf Tournament (Kunming) at its premises on 16 August 2014, raising a further RMB 40,000 towards relief efforts. In total, employees from across Keppel Land’s 10 projects in China donated RMB 214,000 to the relief fund which will be used to help students affected by the earthquake, especially those in rural villages. In deciding how to effectively allocate the funds , employees of Spring City also visited the affected families of Ludian County on 18 September 2014 where they met the local Education Bureau to discuss how to render help to the needy families and students. Witnessed by Mr Loh Tuck Wai (centre), Consul-General of Singapore in Guangzhou, Spring City’s Property Head Mr Wee Jwee Pang (right) and coordinator for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives Chia Lee Ping (left) donated RMB 70,000 which was raised during the Singapore National Day Golf Tournament held on 9 August 2014 The team at Keppel REIT spent a meaningful afternoon with children from MINDSville@Napiri in a workshop where they picked up some basic culinary skills Cooking up a storm Children from MINDSville@Napiri played junior masterchefs in the afternoon of 20 June 2014 at a culinary workshop organised by Keppel REIT. Together with the Keppel REIT team, the children exercised their creative juices and cooked up a storm using simple ingredients for their handmade bento boxes. After having their appetites whetted, the children were treated to a hearty chicken pasta meal specially prepared by event conductor Cookyn Inc. This is the fifth consecutive year that Keppel REIT has partnered MINDSville@Napiri. Through this activity, Keppel REIT hopes to empower the children with basic culinary skills to help them reintegrate into the community. ACROSS BORDERS 28 Nurturing Communities 3Q/14 Supporting the arts The Keppel Land group believes in engaging the community through arts and culture, and lent its support to various events in the months of June to September 2014. ROOTING FOR THE ARTS Keppel REIT was the venue partner for root, an art exhibition featuring works from eight young Singaporean artists Keppel REIT was the venue partner for root, an art exhibition featuring works from eight young Singaporean artists. Held over two weeks from 27 June to 11 July 2014 at the lobby of Ocean Financial Centre, the exhibition aimed to inspire Singaporeans to re-examine their understanding of identity and home. This is also part of Keppel REIT’s ongoing efforts to engage its tenants as well as those working in the Raffles Place and Marina Bay vicinity. root was held in partnership with the National Arts Council (NAC) and the National Youth Council. MELODIES IN THE CITY In line with its efforts to bring classical musical to the masses, a concert was held at the lobby of Ocean Financial Centre on 24 September 2014, showcasing performances by winners of Symphony 92.4 FM’s Young Talents Project, a talent search for the region’s brightest classical music prodigies aged 15 and below. Separately, in August 2014, as part of the collaborative efforts between Raffles Quay Asset Management (RQAM), the building manager of Marina Bay Financial Centre and One Raffles Quay, and NAC to bring arts closer to where people Over the month of August, visitors to Marina Bay Link Mall were treated to a variety of interactive arts, activities and performances live, work and play, a new Arts in Your Neighbourhood programme was introduced. At Marina Bay Link Mall, visitors were treated to the fiery passion of traditional Flamenco music and dance, as well as a repertoire of world music showcasing the versatile violin, together with a fusion of classic jazz tunes and Indian instruments. Working professionals in the vicinity also attended lunchtime workshops held at One Raffles Quay where they picked up tips on appreciating and collecting art, and made clay sculptures as part of a community art project. CEO of RQAM, Warren Bishop said, “We are delighted to work with NAC to bring the arts into the spaces we manage, to increase the vibrancy of the area for our office tenants and the community. “Through offering our spaces, we also want to provide opportunities for artists to showcase their work, while helping Singapore's art scene flourish.” As part of NAC’s Silver Arts Programme which seeks to engage senior citizens through arts workshops, a ‘Silver Arts’ exhibition will be held at Marina Bay Link Mall from 17 to 24 October 2014. 3Q/14 LANTERN CARNIVAL As a firm supporter of Chinese arts and culture, Keppel Land sponsored $40,000 towards the Mid-Autumn Festival @ The Gardens, which was held from 4 to 14 September 2014. Jointly organised by the Chinese Newspapers Division of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), People's Association and Gardens by the Bay, the event attracted over 800,000 visitors who reveled in the display of unique and colourful lanterns depicting iconic cultural elements from all over the world as well as legendary Chinese characters. In addition to the lantern displays, the event featured song and dance performances by local and overseas artistes, and interactive cultural activities such as Chinese chess competitions, lantern riddles and Chinese tea art appreciation sessions, as well as calligraphy and art painting demonstrations. Launched in 2007, the SPH Mid-Autumn Festival aims to preserve Chinese customs and traditions, and promote Chinese culture to the masses. Shining proudly like a pair of peacocks was the Keppel Landsponsored lantern set for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2014 Nurturing Communites 29 30 Nurturing Communities 3Q/14 Giving back From philanthropic efforts to caring for the environment, the Keppel Land Group is committed to contributing to communities wherever it operates. RUNNING FOR GOOD Keppel Land was a proud sponsor of the Run for Life charity run on 19 July 2014, contributing $10,000 towards the event. Some 30 Keppel Land staff, together with their family members, also took the opportunity to spend a meaningful Saturday morning as participants of the run. Guest-of-Honour Mr Seah Kian Peng, MP of Marine Parade GRC and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, presented a token of appreciation to sponsors for their contributions. Participants were also excited to meet Emeritus Senior Minister and MP of Marine Parade GRC, Mr Goh Chok Tong, who graced the event. Keppel Land staff, together with their families, participated in Life Community Services Society’s Run for Life on 19 July 2014 where they met Emeritus Senior Minister and MP of Marine Parade GRC Mr Goh Chok Tong Organised by Life Community Services Society, the event raised over $600,000 in support of educational and support programmes which will reach out to more than 1,000 underprivileged children and youths at-risk. GARDEN FUN In line with nurturing a green mindset among its employees, over 60 Keppel Land staff visited the Singapore Garden Festival held at Gardens by the Bay on 20 August 2014. Jointly organised by the National Parks Board and Gardens by the Bay, the nine-day biennial event is a showcase of how greenery can be seamlessly incorporated into Singapore’s urban infrastructure in a sustainable environment. To generate excitement for the event, Keppel Land’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee organised a best-dressed contest with prizes awarded to staff who took the effort to dress according to the festival’s garden/ floral theme, using accessories made of recycled materials. Seeding green behaviour In their continued efforts to promote environmental awareness and inculcate a green mindset, volunteers from the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co., Ltd (SSTEC), the master developer of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (Tianjin Eco-City), staged a short play at Tianjin Binhai Foreign Languages School on 19 June 2014. Students and teachers from Tianjin Binhai Foreign Languages School pledged their support towards a more sustainable lifestyle on green leaf-shaped stickers Titled “My Eco-Lifestyle”, the play was well-received by some 150 primary school students and teachers. Through the play, the audience learnt how everyone, including children, can help protect the environment by doing simple tasks, such as sorting waste before disposal and adopting simple water-conserving habits. Encouraged by the play, the students also pledged their support towards a more sustainable lifestyle, by writing their action plans on green leafshaped stickers. The Keppel Group was entrusted to lead the Singapore consortium for the Tianjin Eco-City, and works closely with its Chinese consortium partner to guide the 50-50 joint venture, SSTEC. INTERNATIONAL NETWORK SINGAPORE Keppel Land Limited 230 Victoria Street #15-05 Bugis Junction Towers Singapore 188024 Tel: (65) 6338 8111 Fax:(65) 6337 7168 CHINA BEIJING Beijing Kingsley Property Development Co. Ltd. Unit 706 China World Tower 2 No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue Chaoyang District 100004 Beijing, China Tel: (86) 10 6505 0866 Fax:(86) 10 6505 0865 Beijing Aether Property Development Co. 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Units 2203-2204 Raffles Corporate Center Building F Ortigas Jr. Avenue Ortigas Center Pasig City 1605 Tel: (63) 2 584 6170/71 Fax:(63) 2 584 3915 SOUTH KOREA SEOUL Alpha Investment Partners Korea Private Limited Quang Ba Royal Park JV Co. 96 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho District Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84) 4 3823 8995/8993 Fax:(84) 4 3823 9046 International Centre Unit 04, 7th Floor, International Centre 17 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84) 4 3824 1125/6/7 Fax:(84) 4 3824 1124 Sedona Suites Hanoi Unit 3608 Trade Tower 159-1, Samsung-Dong, Gangnam-Gu Seoul 135-729, Korea Tel: (82) 2 551 3387 Fax:(82) 2 551 3380 96 To Ngoc Van Street, Quang Ba Tay Ho District Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84) 4 3718 0888 Fax:(84) 4 3718 0666 SRI LANKA COLOMBO Keppel CT Developments Pte Ltd HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC) Keppel Land Vietnam Company Ltd (Head Office) Level 34, East Tower World Trade Centre, Echelon Square Colombo 1, Sri Lanka Tel: (94) 11 7468 500 Fax:(94) 11 7468 502 THAILAND BANGKOK Keppel Thai Properties Public Co. 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