The strong partnership behind the event is a group of like-minded organisations focused on advancing the industry and celebrating the innovation, creativity and authenticity of the region’s architects. Its origins lie in the bi-annual ASEAN Steel Architectural Awards, which were created by BlueScope in 2024 to widespread acclaim. The symposium is taking place between two awards cycles and provides an important platform for inspirational knowledge sharing from award winners and leading architects from across the region.           

A much-anticipated feature of the symposium will be the attendance of the respected Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation Australia. The Foundation, named after Australia’s most celebrated living architect and Pritzker Prize laureate Glenn Murcutt AO, is renowned for its commitment to culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible design. Its presence at the symposium provides a valuable opportunity for ASEAN architects to engage with world-class thought leadership. Representing the Foundation is Ar. Nick Sissons, AIA, RIBA of Sissons Architects, a scholar of Glenn Murcutt’s design philosophy, who will share insights into his work and impact.                                                                                                                            

Complementing this is the keynote speaker Ar. Steve Woodland, BArch FRAIA AIUS MDIA, Creative Director at COX Architecture, one of Australia’s largest and most successful award-winning architectural practices. With over 45 years of professional experience, Steve has led design on numerous nationally and internationally acclaimed projects. He will deliver an enlightening speech on emerging design directions from Australia and beyond, focusing on the evolution of steel architecture to meet new living needs with adaptable solutions.

In addition, there’s a series of panel discussions which will create a lively forum for collective learning with speakers already confirmed including: Ar. Kulthida Songkittipakdee from Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee/HAS design and research, Thailand; Eng. Do Huu Nhat Quang, Co-Founder and Managing Director from GreenViet in Vietnam; Ts. Leong Sai Pink, Head of the Sustainability Unit at Gamuda Land, Malaysia; and Ar Budi Pradono, founder a research-based architecture & urbanism firm at budi pradono architects a+u. The panel discussions will be moderated by Ar. Intanon Chantip, Founder of INchan-atelier, an architectural and interior design firm based in Thailand.

“Celebrates our collective dedication to resilient, culturally vibrant and visionary design. This partnership underscores the vitality of our regional alliances and will motivate the ASEAN architectural community toward bolder, more impactful achievements”, said Ar. Budi Pradono, a respected senior architect of IAI.

The ‘Shaping Resilient Future: Heritage and Modernity in Steel Architectural Design’ symposium takes place on the 27^th of November in Jakarta, with the central aim of strengthening the circle of excellence in steel architectural design through knowledge sharing. Distinguished from other architectural events, it carries a unique focus on building stronger ties across ASEAN as well as between ASEAN and Australian architect communities. Around 150 industry delegates are expected to attend from across Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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The Ball is an annual celebration event as well as an occasion to honour the achievements of influential individuals, corporations, and nations featured in their publications. Unlike traditional awards nights, it focuses on honouring success across various industries and cultures. The event has been held in major cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore, earning the support of governments from over 20 Asian countries. Its highlights included inspiring recognitions, captivating performances and exceptional networking opportunities, fostering both business and social connections. In addition, the Ball emphasises its commitment to philanthropy, supporting charitable causes and further cementing its status as a significant platform for both celebration and social impact.

The evening was nothing short of spectacular, marked by elegance, camaraderie and inspiration. Guests were treated to a prestigious awards ceremony, recognising excellence in 50 diverse categories. A distinguished panel of judges meticulously selected the winners for their outstanding impact on their industries. From corporate giants to cultural icons, the honourees epitomised the spirit of innovation, progress and excellence.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Lee Seng Chee, Managing Editor of Top 10 of Asia magazine, expressed pride in celebrating these achievements. “We are incredibly proud to honour the individuals and organisations who have made remarkable contributions to various industries,” he said, setting the tone for an inspiring night.

The event also celebrated nations that have left a profound mark on Asia’s cultural and economic landscape. Indonesia was awarded Asia’s Best Emerging Market Economy for its remarkable economic growth and resilience, with the award presented to His Excellency Dato’ Indera Hermono. With steady GDP growth, a burgeoning middle class, and a commitment to infrastructure development, Indonesia has emerged as a regional powerhouse. Its strategic policies to attract foreign investment, diversify industries, and promote digital transformation have positioned the country as a dynamic and competitive market. Additionally, Indonesia’s focus on sustainability and inclusive growth underscores its dedication to long-term development. These achievements reflect the country’s leadership in navigating global economic challenges and solidify its reputation as a standout emerging economy in Asia.

The award was granted to Indonesia based on extensive research and surveys conducted by Top 10 of Asia magazine, gathering valuable input from industry experts, analysts, and audiences across the region. This thorough evaluation process ensured that Indonesia’s recognition as Asia’s Best Emerging Market Economy was a true reflection of its impressive growth, resilience and forward-thinking policies.

Among the key highlights of the awards was the recognition of leaders in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Federal Express Services Malaysia (FedEx), Watson’s Personal Care Stores, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, and YTL Corporation stood out for their commitment to sustainability and positive social impact. Additionally, other notable recipients included RF3 World Sdn Bhd, Corus KLCC, Mr. Tuk Tuk, and Biovisma Sdn Bhd, further showcasing a diverse array of excellence across sectors.

Beyond the awards, the evening featured stellar entertainment that kept the energy vibrant. International and local performers, including Janella Salvador from the Philippines, Korea’s Han Byul Jung, Malaysia’s Dasha Logan, Suki Low and Dr. Soo Wincci, enthralled the audience with mesmerizing musical performances. Stand-up comedy by Dr. Jason Leong and Singapore’s Jacky Ng added a touch of humour, ensuring guests remained captivated throughout the night.

The Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024 wasn’t just a night of recognition – it was also a celebration of artistry, culture and connection. Celebrities, influencers and industry professionals mingled amidst a backdrop of glamour, making the event one of the most talked-about gatherings of the year. As the night concluded, it was clear that the celebration of excellence and innovation had left an indelible mark on everyone in attendance, reaffirming the magazine’s commitment to honouring the best of Asia.

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The evening was filled with unforgettable moments as awards were presented in 50 categories, acknowledging the hard work, dedication and exceptional contributions of individuals and organisations. The award winners were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges for their remarkable impact in their industries.

“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the individuals and organisations who have made remarkable contributions to various industries,” said Mr. Lee Seng Chee, the Managing Editor of RHA Media, during his opening speech. 

Among the ESG leadership award recipients were Federal Express Services Malaysia (FedEx), Watson’s Personal Care Stores, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad and YTL Corporations. Other outstanding companies and brands honoured were RF3 World Sdn Bh., Corus KLCC, Mr. Tuk Tuk and Biovisma Sdn Bhd.

During the event, several Asian nations were celebrated for their remarkable contributions. Tajikistan earned the title of Asia’s Best Nation for Natural Scenery Tourism, while Indonesia was recognised as Asia’s Best Emerging Market Economy. Lebanon was honoured as Asia’s Top Country for Middle Eastern Cuisine and Laos was lauded for its exceptional Heritage Tourism. Kuwait received recognition for its Hidden Gem Beaches Tourism, while Jordan was distinguished as Asia’s Best Country for Archaeological Tourism. Uzbekistan was celebrated as the Best Destination for Architectural Heritage in Asia. The ambassadors of these esteemed countries graciously accepted the awards on behalf of their respective countries, marking a moment of pride and recognition for their contributions to the region’s cultural and economic landscape.

In addition to the award presentations, the ceremony featured an exciting lineup of entertainment, including performances by international and local artistes, keeping the energy high and the guests entertained throughout the night. Songs were performed by Janella Salvador (Philippines), Han Byul Jung (Korea), Dasha Logan, Suki Low and Dr. Soo Wincci.

The event also featured stand-up comedy by Dr. Jason Leong and Jacky Ng (Singapore). The event was attended by a host of celebrities from Asia, industry professionals and influencers, making it one of the most talked-about gatherings of the year.For more information on Top Asia Corporate Ball 2024, visit www.top10asia.org.

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PropertyGuru Group has announced the winners and Highly Commended recipients of the 10th Annual PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards, presented by Kohler.

Around 50 companies, spanning projects from Jabodetabek to Bali, gathered at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place to compete for accolades in property development and design, celebrating a decade of real estate excellence. 

Sinar Mas Land received the title of Best Developer for the second consecutive year, supported by wins for projects such as Biomedical Campus and Tresor. The company also won the title of Best Mega Township Development for BSD City while its joint ventures with Hongkong Land (Navapark), Mitbana (Welton at Hiera BSD), and Sojitz Corporation [Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas] received a variety of awards. 

Paramount Land was hailed Best Township Developer alongside the Best Township Masterplan Design win for its project Paramount Petals. The company also received winning titles for the projects Hampton Square @ Manhattan District, Matera Residences, and Pasadena Grand Residences. The Best Sustainable Developer title went to Farpoint while the Best TOD Developer title went to PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. 

The new Social Impact Award went to PT Integrasi Transit Jakarta, which also won for the project Aspen Peak by Rumapadu in collaboration with Harmas Land.

Jakarta Garden City won the title of Best Township Development (Jakarta), in one of two wins for PT Modernland Realty Tbk, while CitraLand Gama City Medan won the title of Best Township Development (Greater Indonesia) for Ciputra Group. Anantara Ubud Bali Residences by Minor International and PT Wijaya Karya Realty won the prestigious title of Best Housing Development (Indonesia), in addition to the title of Best Luxury Housing Development (Bali).   

With six wins, Summarecon Group was one of the most awarded companies of the year, with its project Summarecon Bogor winning Best Township Development (Greater Jakarta). Several residential projects within its townships, including Flora at Summarecon Bandung, Leonora at Summarecon Serpong, and The Maple Residence at Summarecon Bogor, also received various awards. The Morizen at Summarecon Mutiara Makassar, a venture between Summarecon Group and Sumitomo Forestry, won two titles. 

Other companies with winning projects this year include Alex Villas; Astraland Indonesia; Damai Putra Group; DM Projects Group; Easton Urban Kapital; Farpoint; Fasindo Group; Frontier Experiences Holding; Greenwoods Group; Jimbaran Hijau; KPN Properti Indonesia; Perum Perumnas; PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk and Subsidiaries; PT KVP Aparthouse Propertindo; PT. Mekar Agung Sejahtera; PT Metropolitan Karyadeka Development; PT Metropolitan Land Tbk; PT. New Kuta Golf And Ocean View; PT. Prima Jaya Sarana Mulia; PT Sentul City Tbk; PT Setiawan Dwi Tunggal; PT The Executive Centre Indonesia (TEC); and Two Cities Group.

Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “This year’s award-winning developments clearly demonstrate the continuing potential of Indonesian real estate as growth extends from Java to include more destinations across the archipelago. Indonesian developers have broken new ground in terms of architecture, design, and construction. They also show that sustainable, socially responsible real estate can make a lasting, positive impact on the community.”

Vivin Harsanto, chairperson of the independent panel of judges, PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards, said: “The Indonesia property market continues to impress with well-thought-out projects that range from mega townships to transit-oriented developments and smart buildings. This year’s PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards have set high standards for property development and design, driving the real estate and construction sectors to further improve and support the economy. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards.”

The independent panel of judges consists of Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory at JLL Indonesia; Alex Bayusaputro, founder and managing partner, creative director, Indonesia and Singapore, Genius Loci; Bagus Adikusumo, senior director for office services, PT. Colliers International Indonesia; Cornel B. Juniarto, country managing partner, Hermawan Juniarto Deloitte Legal; Djinadi Gunawan, managing director, PT Meinhardt Indonesia; Doddy A. Tjahjadi, managing director, PTI Architects; Hendra Hartono, CEO, PT. Leads Property Services Indonesia; Lina Gan, founder and editor-in-chief, Indonesia Design; and M. Archica Danisworo, co-founder and design director, PDW Architects.

Wahyu Wibowo, CPA and partner with HLB Hadori Sugiarto Adi & Rekan – HLB Indonesia, supervised the selection process. HLB Hadori Sugiarto Adi & Rekan – HLB Indonesia is part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the esteemed global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.

Top winners will vie for the “Best in Asia” titles at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in Bangkok on 13 December 2024. 

Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 10th PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards are presented by platinum sponsor Kohler; official partner PropertyKlik.com; official venue The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Publicom Communications; media partners Detik.com, Kompas.com, and Top 10 Indonesia; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.

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Leading figures in the Indonesian real estate sector are offering optimistic projections as the industry gears up to commemorate the 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards in 2024.

Prospects for Indonesian property have potential for improvement as the market stands to benefit from a range of proposed changes, according to experts gathered today at The Westin Jakarta for the Indonesia CEO & Leaders Forum 2024.

The event, organised by PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards with the support of PropertyKlik.com, discussed various initiatives expected to impact the sector, from new monetary policies to public housing strategies. 

The Indonesia CEO & Leaders Forum 2024 builds anticipation for the black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony of the 10th Annual PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by official partner, PropertyKlik.com, which will provide publicity for the event and the awardees targeting property seekers.

The most prestigious event on Indonesia’s real estate calendar is set for Friday, 23 August 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place, the official venue. Submissions from the industry and the public are now accepted via asiapropertyawards.com until 31 May 2024. 

Key dates for the 2024 edition:

31 May 2024 – Entries close

17 June – 19 July 2024 – Site Inspections 

23 July 2024 – Final Judging

23 August 2024 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia 

13 December 2024 – Regional Grand Final Gala Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

A significant year for Indonesia

The 10th edition of the awards comes in a potentially significant year for Indonesian housing. Following a decisive election year, the new administration has unveiled ambitious plans to build three million homes across the archipelago, aimed at addressing housing needs in rural, urban and coastal regions.

Prior to the February election, the previous government had unveiled a raft of measures expected to revive the residential sector, including new breaks for property purchases and the long-awaited loosening of requirements for foreign property buyers. 

The market also gained some uplift last year from the completion of large-scale infrastructure projects such as Whoosh, the first high-speed train in Southeast Asia. 

Agrarian reforms are also poised to have a beneficial impact on the property sector. Dr. Dalu Agung Darmawan, M.Si, director general of agrarian management, Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning​ of the Republic of Indonesia, said: “To support the growth of the property sector in Indonesia, especially during the 2045 demographic bonus, the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning / National Land Agency plans to carry out ‘agrarian reform’ which aims to narrow inequality in property ownership, encouraging socio-economic equality among society as a whole.”

Dr. Darmawan was joined at the forum by a high-level roster of speakers including Ir. Fitrah Nur, M.Si, director of public and commercial homes, Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia; Ignesjz Kemalawarta, chief for strategic research, DPP REI at Real Estate Indonesia; Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events; ⁠and Vivin Harsanto, chairperson of the panel of judges of the PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards and senior director and head of advisory of JLL Indonesia. The forum was moderated by Marine Novita, chief executive officer of PropertyKlik.com, the official partner. 

A one-stop solution for selling, buying, and renting real estate, PropertyKlik.com aims to help Indonesians achieve their dream homes and make the right property decisions through information, guidance and technology. 

Biggest, boldest achievers

To mark the 10th edition, the PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards diversify this year with new categories, rewarding more of the biggest and boldest achievers in the real estate industry.

The new edition aims to recognise achievements across more than 80 categories, spanning outstanding enterprises, designs and projects from Jabodetabek to Greater Indonesia. The expansion of categories comes at a transformative time for the property sector. 

The 2024 Awards include the all-new ESG categories, honouring developers that champion sustainable design, sustainable construction, energy efficiency and social impact.

The newly expanded roster of categories also includes an honour for the country’s finest international partner developer. Other new categories honour the country’s finest mega-township projects, investment properties, nature-integrated developments, serviced offices and sales galleries. 

Jules Kay said: “We proudly open the landmark 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards as this nation of 274 million potential property seekers enters an era of transformation and transition. Commemorating a decade of excellence in Indonesian real estate, we anticipate a dynamic future for the archipelago on the back of initiatives and incentives to stimulate its property market. As economic recovery accelerates alongside unprecedented transport expansions and relaxed visa policies, we look forward to showcasing Indonesia’s diverse and appealing real estate from Jakarta to Bali this year.”

Industry luminaries 

The winners of the 2024 Awards are determined by an independent panel of judges, composed of luminaries in the property sector and related fields. 

Vivin Harsanto said: “We invite great developers out there to showcase the strength and stability of the Indonesian property market alongside the latest edition of our Awards. Encouraged by an active industrial property segment, strong sentiment for landed homes and beneficial infrastructural projects, we maintain an optimistic outlook in a full recovery of Indonesia’s property market, with our resilient award winners ultimately forging the way forward to growth.”

The professionally run, fully transparent selection process is impartial, fair and credible, thanks to the supervision of HLB Hadori Sugiarto Adi & Rekan – HLB Indonesia.

Top winners from the PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards qualify to compete with their peers across Asia Pacific at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final in December 2024. 

Developers from Indonesia gained eight regional wins, the most of any country, from the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final 2023. The Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title was awarded to PT Sinar Mitbana Mas, with parent company Sinar Mas Land and subsidiary PT. BSD Diamond Development also receiving regional wins. Various projects by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group; Summarecon Agung; and Summarecon Serpong received wins on behalf of Indonesia.

The PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards are part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series, which marks its 19th year in 2024. The series covers key markets across the region, spanning Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia and Oceania, with exclusive gala dinners and ceremonies that represent the most anticipated property events of the year. 

Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), the 10th PropertyGuru Indonesia Property Awards are presented by platinum sponsor Kohlerofficial partner PropertyKlik.com; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Publicom Communications; media partners Detik.com, Kompas.com, and Top 10 Indonesia; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.

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The annual award ceremony organised by the culinary and tourism portal, ASEAN Food & Travel Media in collaboration with two other publications namely ‘Top 10 of Asia’ and ‘NiagaTimes’ was held to celebrate the players of the culinary and tourism industry in the Southeast Asian region who remain committed to managing their respective businesses and have achieved outstanding successes in their own respective fields.

The event attended by the movers and shakers of the tourism industry was officiated by Encik Mohd Yusri bin Mohd Yusoff, the Deputy Secretary General (Culture), Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture; and Mr Manoharan Periasamy, the newly appointed Director General of Tourism Malaysia.

‘ASEAN Food & Travel Awards’ was established to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of personalities and businesses across all key sectors of the food, travel, tourism and hospitality industries in the ASEAN region. This event is organised by ASEAN Food & Travel media, in line with the media’s objective to showcase and promote the best that ASEAN has to offer in the food and travel arena and at the same time giving recognition to the industry’s outstanding personalities and organisations that put ASEAN on the world map.

The awards serve to celebrate and to give recognition to outstanding businesses and individuals in the food and travel industry in the ASEAN region. This event in Kuala Lumpur, specifically honours outstanding Malaysian personalities, SMEs and entrepreneurs in the food and travel industry that have excelled in their respective fields.

The distinguished guests who attended the event were Dato’ R. Rajendran, the CEO of Top 10 of Asia publication and Lee Seng Chee, RHA Media’s Managing Editor.

Among the award recipients were Hard Rock Café Kuala Lumpur, Distinguished Pizza Chef Jofliam, Wyndham Acmar Klang Hotel, Influencer Chef Nurhayati Zainol Abidin, Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA), Outstanding Celebrity Chef Dato Fazley Yaakob, Boraombak Marina Putrajaya, Nasi Kandar Restaurant Hameediyah, Malaysian Petroleum Club and Sama-Sama Hotel.

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PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), the thought leadership platform of PropertyGuru Group, Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, held its highly anticipated ninth edition featuring global thought and industry leaders, focusing on the theme, “Powering Communities”, and how responsible leaders can build and improve tomorrow’s cities.

ARES 2023 brought together more than 400 delegates from around the world for an inspiring, insightful hybrid conference and event. Nearly 40 speakers initiated much-needed, thought-provoking conversations around the future of communities, business, leisure and innovation. 

This year’s theme aligns with PropertyGuru Group’s vision to power communities to live, work and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. This vision was unpacked during the welcome keynote of PropertyGuru Group CEO & Managing Director, Hari V. Krishnan, who mentioned that ARES 2023 was being held on the eve of the 16th anniversary of PropertyGuru Group’s founding as a company.

“As a responsible market leader, we strive towards empowering everyone in their property journey to make confident property decisions through relevant content, actionable insights and world-class service. From enabling homebuyers find and finance their dream homes, to helping expats find suitable accommodations, to supporting our enterprise clients make the right investments, to sharing authentic first party data with banks and valuers and to providing meaningful information to policymakers, we are there with each stakeholder, guiding them at every step of their way,” Hari said.

The first segment of ARES 2023, “Live: Future of Communities”, continued with a keynote address on new economic drivers and the outlook for Asia in 2024 from Sumana Rajarethnam, Director, South-East Asia, Economist Intelligence Corporate Network. The segment also featured a keynote from Kenya-based Dr. Edlam Abera Yemeru, Chief of Knowledge and Innovation Branch at UN-Habitat, on adoptive communities and the creation of SDG Cities. David Gissen, Author, Designer, Educator, Consultant / Professor of Architecture and Urban History, Parsons School of Design, then delivered the International Keynote on rethinking buildings and the concept of the one-storey city.

The second segment, “Work: Future of Business”, kicked off with Chelsea Perino, Managing Director, Global Marketing & Communications, The Executive Centre, who delivered a talk on the creative evolution of workspaces and hybrid work arrangements.

The first panel discussion of the day was led by Manav Kamboj, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, Fintech at PropertyGuru Group. The tech panel discussed the use of A.I. in design, data, digital twins and metaverse blockchain technologies, with speakers Jirayut “Topp” Srupsrisopa, Founder & Group CEO, Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Co., Ltd.; Prof. Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal, Pomeroy Studio & Pomeroy Academy / Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership; and Wenhui Lim, Director, SPARK Architects.

Concluding the second segment and the morning sessions was a presentation from PropertyGuru For Business, showcasing the latest investments in data science to develop products and solutions for enterprise customers and partners in the Southeast Asian region. PropertyGuru Group’s Jeremy Williams, Managing Director, Marketplaces, and Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas, Managing Director, Data and Software Solutions, inaugurated the session and discussed unlocking value for businesses, followed by Dr. Nai Jia Lee, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, Digital and Software Solutions, who talked about urbanism and the liveability index. The presentation ended with Bob Koppes, Director of Strategies, who presented using payment and mobility data analytics.

The afternoon sessions opened the third segment of ARES 2023, titled “Thrive: Future of Leisure”, with a virtual presentation from Malaysia’s David Chong, COO of REHDA Institute, who talked about building affordability in megacities. The segment continued with panel discussions on destination dining; the rise of pet culture in urban areas; and demographic changes reshaping property markets. The panel speakers included Dr. Aladdin D. Rillo, Senior Economic Advisor, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA); Amy Sawitta Lefevre, Former International Journalist (ex-Reuters); Christine Li, Head of Research, Asia Pacific, Knight Frank; Colin Chee, Creator & Creative Director, Never Too Small; Didi Almeyda, Author, Former Journalist & Indonesia’s Animal Whisperer; Jessica Zafra, Award-winning Author, Journalist, Animal Welfare Advocate; Keiran Gibb, Founder and Director, Monogic; Michelle Martin, Broadcaster & Talk Show Host, Money FM 89.3; Pippa Woodhead, Head of Podcasts, Tigerhall; and the husband-and-wife team of Tanjira “Fay” Tragoolvongse, Owner & Manager, Cadence by Dan Bark / Caper by Dan Bark, and Chef Dan Bark, who was awarded the Michelin Star for Cadence just after six months of opening.

Andrea Savage, Co-CEO of A Life B Design, a renowned interior designer, and former HGTV Asia presenter, jointly delivered the Design Keynote on the universal language of spaces and transformative experiences with Cameron Richards, Founder & CEO, CPR Vision Management. 

As chairperson of ARES, Stephen Oehme, Value Management Specialist & Sustainability Advocate / Managing Director, Quantum, joined in virtually via video feed from COP28 in Dubai to talk about the latest in sustainable development goals, inclusive approaches to development and the decentralisation of cities.

ARES continues to be an inclusive and diverse event with half of the expert line-up comprising women and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. ​This year, Shane Bhatla, Associate Director, Equal Asia Foundation, delivered the Expert Talk on inclusive language in real estate for minorities and people with disabilities, closing the third segment.

The final segment of the summit, “Thrive: The Future of Innovation”, opened with a keynote from India’s Vinu Daniel, Founder of Wallmakers. The climate-responsive architect, who was recently named as one of TIME100 Next and delivered a well-received TED2023 talk last April, was presented the PropertyGuru Visionary Award at ARES 2023 for his sustainable designs using mud and debris. 

Ar. Daniel told Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the ARES 2023: “Construction is happening everywhere all the time. It would be great if we can share our knowledge.”

Colin Chee, creator and founder of the popular web channel, Never Too Small, who won last year’s Visionary Award, returned to the ARES stage to present a case study on interior design that repurposes waste from construction and demolition sites. The case study included preview clips from his “Wonderful Waste” limited series.

The fourth segment included The Leaders Panel discussion on multi-sector real estate, industry resilience and challenges in sustainable development with Cyndy Tan Jarabata, President, TAJARA Leisure and Hospitality Group; Hang Dang, Managing Director, CBRE Vietnam; Rita Chow, Founder & Chief Business Officer, Sunshine PR (China); Stephen Pimbley, Founding Partner & Director, SPARK Architects; and moderator Marco Lobregat, Asia Editor, Bridges / International Director, Synergy Media Specialists.

Ornpaka (Tong) Vudhikosit, Senior Industry Manager (Travel, Real Estate, and eCommerce), Google Thailand, concluded the fourth segment with an expert talk on the future of digital innovation.

Following the summit, distinguished participants and guests took part in the ARES VIP Cocktail Party: Celebration of Women, honouring industry leaders who embody the spirit of “live, work, thrive”. The 2023 ARES Power Women were: Andrea Savage, Co-CEO, A Life By Design; Chelsea Perino, Managing Director, Global Marketing & Communications, The Executive Centre; Coco Liu, Chief Regional Officer, Asia Pacific, HLB International; Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited / Chair, Corporate Advisory Board, World Green Building Council; Hang Dang, Managing Director, CBRE (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.; and Joanne Kua, Group CEO, KSK Group.

ARES 2023 was one of the anchor events of PropertyGuru Week attended by top executives and industry leaders in the region. The week started with the Real Estate Leaders’ Roundtable on 6 December, hosted by PropertyGuru For Business; followed by ARES 2023 and the ARES VIP Cocktail Party on 7 December; and two exclusive galas on 8 December: the International Luncheon to present the country awards for China, Greater Niseko, and India, and the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which drew country and regional winners from Southeast Asia, China, Japan, India, and Australia. The week closed with a private screening at Cinema Oasis Bangkok for “Wonderful Waste” by Never Too Small.

PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit 2023 is supported by official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Artemis Associates; media partners Bridges, d+a Magazine, Hot Magazine, Manila Bulletin, Powderlife, REm, and Techsauce; and supporting associations IFC – Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies, and REHDA Institute. The ARES VIP Cocktail Party was sponsored by PropertyGuru For Business, and partners Dao Ethical Gifts (Women Empowerment Project) and Fah Mai Holdings Inc.

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PropertyGuru Group announced the winners of the 18th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, presented by Kohler and supported by Dongpeng Ceramic and Subzero Wolf, at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. 

Winners from 13 vibrant property markets across Asia competed for the highest marks of excellence in real estate development, construction, architecture, and design at the finale of the 2023 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series. More than 50 golden statuettes, accolading the finest developers and projects in the region, were presented at the black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony. 

GuocoLand won the biggest award of the year, Best Developer (Asia), for the third time in the history of the Awards. It marks one of five regional wins for developers from Singapore, with Frasers Property Singapore winning the Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia) award and UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group winning the Best Hospitality Developer (Asia) award. UOL Group Limited also won the Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) award while EL Development Pte Ltd won the Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia) award. 

Developers from Indonesia gained eight regional wins, the most of any country. PT Sinar Mitbana Mas garnered the Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title, with parent company Sinar Mas Land and subsidiary PT. BSD Diamond Development also receiving regional wins. Various projects by Agung Sedayu Group & Salim Group; Summarecon Agung; and Summarecon Serpong collected regional wins. 

The Philippines was represented with seven regional wins, with Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates winning both the Best Industrial Developer (Asia) and Best Industrial Development (Asia) awards. RLC Residences; Robinsons Hotels and Resorts; North Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Inc.; Shang Robinsons Properties, Inc.; and Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation received golden statuettes for a wide range of projects.

Developers from Vietnam received six regional wins, led by SonKim Land Corporation, which won both the Best Luxury Developer (Asia) and Best Boutique Mixed Use Development (Asia) awards. Regional winners include ParkCity Group, which won the Best Completed Condo Development (Asia) award.

Andaman Asset Solution won the Best Boutique Developer (Asia) award in one of six regional wins for developers from Thailand. KingBridge Tower by KingBridge Tower Company Limited (Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited) alone earned three regional wins for the kingdom while Rawayana by Phuket9 scored two regional wins. 

Salvo was named Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia), one of five regional wins for developers from Australia. Regional winners from the country include projects by Capital Luxury Residences; Monaco Property Group; R.Corporation; and Third.i Group.

Malaysia and Cambodia each gained four regional wins. Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) was hailed Best Affordable Homes Developer (Asia), with projects by Eastern & Oriental Berhad; Eupe Corporation Berhad; and Sime Darby Property also representing Malaysia with regional titles. Projects by OCIC Group and RM Commercial Co., Ltd. each clinched a regional win for Cambodia as Sir Stamford Raffles (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. gained two regional wins for the project Marum Estate.

Hanacreek by Apex Property and Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd. represented Greater Niseko as regional winners from the renowned Japanese skiing destination. 

The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong by Sino Land Company Limited and M8 by China Construction Engineering (Macau) Company Limited garnered two regional wins for Hong Kong and Macau. New Bund 31 by Shun Tak Qiantan (Shanghai) Cultural and Real Estate Company Limited was named Best Mixed Use Development (Asia), a regional win for Mainland China.

The Grand Final drew one of the most iconic personalities in the Hong Kong real estate industry. Dr. Allan Zeman, founder and chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, came to accept the Icon Award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine.  

Dr. Zeman, who won the Real Estate Personality of the Year title in 2015, said: “It is an honour to be awarded the 2023 Icon Award. Lan Kwai Fong has become a great brand in HK and throughout the world. This is very important to us and to our partner.”

Hari V. Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said: “The culmination of this year’s PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series is a fitting celebration of the changemakers who are contributing to shaping tomorrow’s cities. From lively capitals to sprawling metropolises and well-planned townships, the future of cities in Asia is in the capable hands of these fine developers, lighting the way for a more sustainable, equitable and innovative industry in their respective countries. To all the winners – we celebrate your success and look forward to what you create next.”

Jules Kay, GM of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Recognising and awarding excellence in 2023 led us on an insightful journey through the diverse property markets of Asia. Celebrating real estate from the cities of tomorrow, we rediscovered a shared aspiration for quality among developers, buyers, and builders, and a growing commitment to sustainability among residential, commercial, and industrial developers. The finest places to live and work in Asia have become shining examples of quality, clearly showing that this region remains focused on raising development standards, redefining design, and revitalising economies. Congratulations to all the Best in Asia winners as you continue to drive positive change and innovation.”

The regional winners were chosen by an independent jury, composed of the head judges of participating markets in the Awards: Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final and general director, Group GSA (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Greater Niseko); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ken Ip, assistant general manager and group head of marketing, B.S.C. Group (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, head of partnership growth for APAC at IWG PLC (Singapore); Lui Violanti, regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group (Australia); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, executive vice president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia).

HLB, the leading international accounting and advisory firm, ensured that the selection process was fair and transparent, under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group.

Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; silver sponsors Dongpeng Ceramic and Subzero Wolf; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Artemis Associates; media partners Bridges, d+a Magazine, Housing.com, Manila Bulletin, Powderlife, and The Manila Times; official beverage partner Fah Mai Holdings; supporting partners REHDA Institute and IFC-EDGE; and official supervisor HLB.

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A total of 39 personalities and companies from Malaysia have been recognised as winners at the second ASEAN Food & Travel Awards 2023.

The annual award ceremony organised by the culinary and tourism portal, ASEAN Food & Travel Media in collaboration with two other publications namely ‘Top 10 of Asia’ and ‘NiagaTimes’ was held to celebrate the players of the culinary and tourism industry in the Southeast Asian region who remain committed to managing their respective businesses and have achieved outstanding successes in their own respective fields.

The event was officiated by Datuk Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, the Director General of Tourism Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

According to Dato’ R. Rajendran, the CEO of Top 10 of Asia publication, programmes like this play a role in motivating local entrepreneurs to reach for greater heights, even in the international arena. Therefore, the successful running of this program can be considered a huge achievement to inject the spirit of entrepreneurship into the industry and community.

Meanwhile, RHA Media’s Managing Editor, the publisher for ASEAN Food and Travel Media, Lee Seng Chee said, the awards event themed ‘Honouring Outstanding Malaysian Personalities and SMEs in the Food & Travel Industry’ saw as many as 10 award categories such as top personalities, hospitality, restaurants, food and beverages, travel agencies and others were presented at the ceremony.

‘ASEAN Food & Travel Awards’ was established to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of personalities and businesses across all key sectors of the food, travel, tourism and hospitality industries in the ASEAN region. This event is organised by ASEAN Food & Travel media, in line with the media’s objective to showcase and promote the best that ASEAN has to offer in the food and travel arena and at the same time give recognition to the industry’s outstanding personalities and organisations that put ASEAN on the world map.

The awards serve to celebrate and give recognition to outstanding businesses and individuals in the food & travel industry in the ASEAN region. This event in Kuala Lumpur, specifically honours outstanding Malaysian personalities, SMEs and entrepreneurs in the food and travel industry that have excelled in their respective fields.

The panel of judges consisting of media experts, researchers and food and travel critics impartially judged all entries received and they evaluated each entry based on the criteria provided. The judges presented their final list of winners for the purpose of award recognition.

Among the award recipients were Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya Hotel, DeWan 1958 by Chef Wan, Boraombak Putrajaya, Geno Hotel, hotelier Christina Toh, Marini’s on 57, and celebrity chefs like Chef Dato’ Zamzani, Chef Sherson Lian, Chef Ili Sulaiman and Chef Dato’ Ismail Ahmad.    

Datuk Zainuddin said that the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia and in particular Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board truly appreciate all the contributions and efforts of the industry players as the ministry can only achieve all its goals through them. 

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To achieve the goal, the Ministry has created programs that focus on “4 AS” principles: namely Kerja KerAS (hard-working), CerdAS (smart working), TuntAS (thorough), and IkhlAS (sincere). The ministry is optimistic that the 4 AS will be core values for the tourism and creative industries to rebuild their businesses and revive the national economy.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is socializing the improvement of resilience and competitiveness to encourage businesses’ revival after being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To achieve the goal, the Ministry has created programs that focus on “4 AS” principles: namely Kerja KerAS (hard-working), CerdAS (smart working), TuntAS (thorough), and IkhlAS (sincere). The ministry is optimistic that the 4 AS will be core values for the tourism and creative industries to rebuild their businesses and revive the national economy.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is socializing the improvement of resilience and competitiveness to encourage businesses’ revival after being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To achieve the goal, the Ministry has created programs that focus on “4 AS” principles: namely Kerja KerAS (hard-working), CerdAS (smart working), TuntAS (thorough), and IkhlAS (sincere). The ministry is optimistic that the 4 AS will be core values for the tourism and creative industries to rebuild their businesses and revive the national economy.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is socializing the improvement of resilience and competitiveness to encourage businesses’ revival after being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To achieve the goal, the Ministry has created programs that focus on “4 AS” principles: namely Kerja KerAS (hard-working), CerdAS (smart working), TuntAS (thorough), and IkhlAS (sincere). The ministry is optimistic that the 4 AS will be core values for the tourism and creative industries to rebuild their businesses and revive the national economy.

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