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The donation is part of CapitaLand’s US$270,000 pledge to support children and youth in Vietnam over the next three years

Hanoi, 21 October 2024 – CapitaLand Development (CLD) successfully concluded the second edition of the “Together We Step: Step For Kindness” campaign, part of CapitaLand's annual global #GivingAsOne initiative, with over 200 million steps recorded across online platforms and an in-person event. CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, will donate US$30,000 (over VND700 million [1]) to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting street children and vulnerable students in Vietnam. This donation is part of the US$270,000 (over VND6 billion) pledged during CapitaLand’s 30th anniversary celebration in Vietnam to empower disadvantaged children and youth facing adversities.

This edition in Hanoi was built on the success of the first event in Binh Duong held in March this year, and has drawn greater engagement and participation. The outdoor community event at Ocean City attracted over 5,000 participants, who collectively logged over 20 million steps. Participants enjoyed scenic 2 km and 5 km walking routes and joined a variety of interactive activities, including games and dance performances.

The participation by families, friends and even pets, reinforced the event theme of kindness and community spirit. It was the finale of a nearly two-month-long online campaign that encouraged participants to clock virtual steps. More than 200 million steps were clocked online.

Mr Alwin Low, General Manager of North Vietnam, CLD (Vietnam), said: “CLD is heartened to receive greater support for our second edition of ‘Together We Step: Step For Kindness’. We are glad to have like-minded partners, Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, and sponsors including The Senique Hanoi, join us in this meaningful journey to uplift communities in need. In time to come, we look forward to organising more community-building activities to make a positive impact.”

The campaign’s eventual outcome is to promote literacy and reduce school dropouts among vulnerable students in Vietnam. Mr Do Duy Vi, Co-CEO of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, said: "More than just steps, this campaign is about changing lives. Each step taken today carries the hopes and dreams of children who deserve an equal chance to learn, grow, and build a better future. We are profoundly grateful to CapitaLand for leading this initiative with compassion and purpose. The strong community support has opened doors for children to overcome challenges and embrace education. With more hands and hearts joining this journey, we can create a future where no child is left behind."

Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, H’Hen Nie, who participated in both editions of the campaign, shared her excitement: "It is an honour to join 'Step For Kindness' for the second time. CapitaLand’s dedication to creating meaningful change through community-driven initiatives is truly inspiring. Each step we take together not only strengthens our communities today but also paves the way for a brighter, more hopeful future for the next generation. I look forward to seeing more people join hands with CapitaLand in future campaigns, so together, we can make an even greater impact."

The success of “Together We Step: Step For Kindness” was made possible through the main sponsorship of The Senique Hanoi, CLD Vietnam’s latest project, along with contributions from key partners, including The Ascott Vietnam, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam – Dong Anh Branch, Focus Media Vietnam, Otsuka Thang Nutrition Co., Ltd, Dunlopillo Vietnam Co., Ltd, California Fitness & Yoga Centers, BeanColi – IC Hanoi, BreadTalk, TLG Production, Trade and Services Joint Stock Company, BE Group JSC, iRace Joint Stock Company, ActiUp - End-to-end platform for events, Bao Minh Insurance Corporation, and Vexere Trading Services Co., Ltd.

[1] All VND figures in this news release have been converted based on an exchange rate of US$1 = VND 24,000.

About CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) (https://www.capitaland.com/vn)

CapitaLand Development (CLD) is the development arm of the CapitaLand Group, with a portfolio worth S$21.3 billion as of 30 June 2024. CLD’s well-established real estate development capabilities span across various asset classes, including integrated developments, retail, office, lodging, residential, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres. 

CLD (Vietnam) oversees and grows CLD’s investment and development business in Vietnam, one of CLD’s core markets where it has built an extensive presence over 30 years. CLD (Vietnam)’s portfolio comprises one SOHO development, two integrated developments, and over 18,000 quality homes across 18 residential developments. Its strong expertise in master planning, land development and project execution has won numerous accolades including Asia Pacific Property Awards, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards and Golden Dragon Award. 

CLD aspires to be a developer of choice that goes beyond real estate development to enrich lives and uplift communities. It is committed to continue creating quality spaces for work, live and play in the communities in which it operates, through sustainable and innovative solutions. 

As part of the CapitaLand Group, CLD places sustainability at the core of what it does. As a responsible real estate company, CLD complements CapitaLand’s businesses through its contributions to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders. 

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