2019 Year In Review
Major #throwback to the most memorable CapitaLand moments in 2019! Which of these were your favourites? Which ones do you remember most vividly? Vote for the ones that stood out to you most!
So the countdown to the new year begins, and while we're looking forward to all the exciting things we're sure 2020 will bring, it's also the perfect time to do a #throwback to the best CapitaLand moments in 2019! We've summed up how this year has been for CapitaLand in four main themes. Vote for your favourite moments in each category, and stand to win exciting prizes including STAR$ and Ascott Star Rewards!
Head to our CapitaLand Facebook page for the full details.
We heard you! Here are our winning moments of 2019:
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#2019YearInReview 1/4: Staying Ahead and Playing to Win
#2019YearInReview 1/4: Staying Ahead and Playing to Win
From 1 December (12pm) to 4 December (12pm), vote for your favourite moments here and stand to win a pair of tickets to the Singapore Zoo 🦁 as well as to the River Safari 🐼 (worth $152)!
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"Bigger, better, stronger"
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"Future proofing our business"
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"Striving for excellence"
In 2019, we entered strategic collaborations so we that can be bigger, better and stronger. CapitaLand and Ascendas-Singbridge (ASB) came together to form one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Ascott Residence Trust and Ascendas Hospitality Trust are combining to cement the enlarged entity’s position as the largest hospitality trust in APAC. And Ascendas Reit announced the proposed acquisition of 30 business park properties in the U.S. and Singapore for S$1.66 billion.
In 2019, we embarked on initiatives to future proof our business to stay ahead of our competition. CapitaLand partnered with NavInfo DataTech and TPG Telecom to set up Singapore’s largest 5G smart estate trial site at the Singapore Science Park. ASB developed a Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab with the support of IMDA and Enterprise Singapore. And Ascott embarked on a digital ecosystem transformation through its debut of Ascott Star Rewards as the world’s first serviced residence loyalty programme to offer full flexibility to earn and redeem points.
In 2019, we won awards that were a testament to how CapitaLand consistently strives for excellence through the years. The Group received the most wins at the Singapore Corporate Awards for the third consecutive year, and led the SIAS 20th Investors’ Choice Awards 2019 for the fourth consecutive year with a record 14 awards.
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"Bigger, better, stronger"
CapitaLand and Ascendas-Singbridge complete transaction to form one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups
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"Bigger, better, stronger"
Proposed combination of Ascott Residence Trust and Ascendas Hospitality Trust receives strong approval of over 99% of votes from unitholders
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"Bigger, better, stronger"
Ascendas Reit’s proposed acquisition of 30 business park properties in the United States and Singapore for S$1.66 billion
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"Future proofing our business"
CapitaLand partners NavInfo DataTech and TPG Telecom to set up Singapore’s largest 5G smart estate trial site at Singapore Science Park
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"Future proofing our business"
Developing Smart Urban Co-innovation Lab
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"Future proofing our business"
Ascott transforms digital ecosystem to support rapid expansion as global lodging portfolio grows over 30% annually
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"Striving for excellence"
CapitaLand receives the most wins at Singapore Corporate Awards for the third consecutive year
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"Striving for excellence"
CapitaLand leads SIAS 20th Investors’ Choice Awards 2019 for fourth consecutive year with record 14 awards
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#2019YearInReview 2/4: Redefining and Reshaping Experiences
#2019YearInReview 2/4: Redefining and Reshaping Experiences
In 2019, apart from Staying Ahead and Playing to Win, we also prioritised Redefining and Reshaping Experiences for our stakeholders who are all very important to us – like you! Vote for your favourite moments here on Facebook from 4 December (12pm) to 7 December (12pm) and stand to win 100,000 STAR$!
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"Rejuvenating the retail experience"
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"Reshaping the living landscape"
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"Realising business park innovation"
In 2019, CapitaLand unveiled a reimagined Funan to the public, while Jewel Changi Airport also opened with a gamut of familiar and new-to-market retail and F&B experiences. Shopping was made even easier as we took our CapitaVouchers digital, where they can now be purchased, stored and redeemed as eCapitaVouchers on the CapitaStar app.
In 2019, residential developments One Pearl Bank and Sengkang Grand Residences were officially launched in Singapore. Ascott opened Southeast Asia’s largest coliving property lyf Funan Singapore, as well as the prestigious La Clef Champs-Élysées as part of The Crest Collection. CapitaLand also teamed up with City Developments Limited and Ascott Residence Trust to redevelop the Liang Court site into an integrated development with 700 residential apartments.
In 2019, ASB partnered SP Group to provide high-speed electric vehicle charging points in its buildings to cater to the advanced mobility needs of its high-tech and business tenants. Grab, the leading everyday super app in Southeast Asia, will be setting up its new headquarters in Singapore at one-north business park, one of the Group’s flagship business space.
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"Rejuvenating the retail experience"
CapitaLand unveils reimagined Funan to the public
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"Rejuvenating the retail experience"
Jewel Changi Airport opens to the public with a gamut of familiar and new-to-market retail and F&B experiences
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"Rejuvenating the retail experience"
CapitaLand takes Singapore’s most popular shopping voucher digital on CapitaStar app
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"Reshaping the living landscape"
One Pearl Bank by CapitaLand is best-selling new launch in Singapore’s Central Area year to date
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"Reshaping the living landscape"
Sengkang Grand Residences is best-selling integrated project launch this year – 216 units snapped up on launch weekend
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"Reshaping the living landscape"
Ascott opens Southeast Asia's largest coliving property lyf Funan Singapore
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"Reshaping the living landscape"
Ascott opens prestigious La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris as part of The Crest Collection
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"Reshaping the living landscape"
CDL and CapitaLand to redevelop Singapore’s Liang Court site into an integrated development with 700 residential apartments
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"Realising business park innovation"
Ascendas-Singbridge Group partners SP Group to provide high-speed EV charging points in its buildings
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"Realising business park innovation"
Grab’s new onenorth headquarters to house up to 3,000 employees and its largest R&D Centre
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#2019YearInReview 3/4: Doing Right, Doing Good
#2019YearInReview 3/4: Doing Right, Doing Good
At CapitaLand, we believe not just in building buildings, but connections too. We do right and do good by making sure that our employees stay connected to the future, to the communities and to the environment. Vote for your favourite moments HERE on Facebook from 8 December (12pm) to 11 December (12pm) and stand to win 100,000 STAR$!
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"Taking charge of your future"
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"Connecting with the community"
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"Sustaining sustainability"
In 2019, CapitaLand announced investing S$5 million to upskill over 2,600 employees to ensure they are digitally ready for the future. Ascott employees will also be equipped with skills aligned with industry transformation to develop a dynamic and digitally savvy workforce.
In 2019, we commemorated Singapore Bicentennial with a pledge of S$300,000 to six charities under President’s Challenge 2019. More than just building walls, we also help bridge gaps between children and help them get an equal start in life with a S$750,000 programme to prepare pre-school children for primary school, and another S$500,000 to support children impacted by unexpected income loss.
Sustainability is not just about doing less harm, but about doing more good. CapitaLand is installing six solar farms atop our properties in Singapore to reduce carbon emissions and has signed new S$300 mil sustainability-linked loans. We are ranked among the Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world for the 7th year, and were listed in both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark. CapitaLand Mall Trust secured its first S$200 million green loan to finance BCA Green Mark certified properties.
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"Taking charge of your future"
CapitaLand To Invest S$5 Million To Upskill Over 2,600 Employees In Singapore
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"Taking charge of your future"
FDAWU seals jobs and skills training partnership with Ascott to prepare Ascott's workforce for jobs of the future
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"Connecting with the community"
CapitaLand commemorates Singapore Bicentennial through Raffles City Singapore’s 'Arts in the City: We Love SINGApore’ exhibition
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"Connecting with the community"
CapitaLand launches S$750,000 programme with NTUC First Campus to prepare low-income pre-school children for primary school
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"Connecting with the community"
CapitaLand launches S$500,000 fund to support children of NTUC union members impacted by unexpected income loss
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"Sustaining sustainability"
CapitaLand achieves international acclaim in sustainability with listings on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)
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"Sustaining sustainability"
CapitaLand to install solar farms atop six properties in Singapore to generate over 10,000 megawatt hours of energy annually
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"Sustaining sustainability"
CapitaLand ranks among the Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world for the seventh time
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"Sustaining sustainability"
CMT secures first S$200 million green loan to finance BCA Green Mark certified properties
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#2019YearInReview 4/4: Making Waves Abroad
#2019YearInReview 4/4: Making Waves Abroad
Surf’s up as we serve you global headlines we’ve made in 2019. As one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups, we promise you'll hear more from us, from everywhere else, in 2020! In this final round of voting, root for your favourite moments on Facebook from 13 December (12pm) to 18 December (12pm) and stand to win S$300 worth of Ascott Star Rewards!
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"Global brand, global business"
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"Second to naan"
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"China powerhouse"
Ascott continued its global expansion with the acquisition of S$192-million freehold property in Sydney through its global fund with Qatar Investment Authority, and the signing of management and franchise contracts. We have ventured into Netherlands and expanded our presence in Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, South Korea and Vietnam. Ascott opened Southeast Asia’s largest coliving property, lyf Funan Singapore, and will open seven more lyf properties in China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Riding on Ascendas-Singbridge’s existing presence in India, CapitaLand aims to double AUM in India to S$7 bil by 2024. This comes on the back of Ascendas India Trust’s investment in additional warehouse at the Arshiya Free Trade Warehousing Zone near Navi Mumbai, and the acquisition of a 12.2-acre site in Chennai to develop a new IT Park.
The 900,000 shoppers to Raffles City Chongqing during its opening weekend made headlines globally, watch it here if you haven’t seen it yet! Beyond sensational news, CapitaLand has also made strong business sense with US$391 mil raised in the first closing of its maiden discretionary equity fund, as well as the launch of one of China’s largest discretionary debt funds, all in the same year.
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"Global brand, global business"
Ascott acquires S$192-million freehold property in Sydney through global fund with Qatar Investment Authority
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"Global brand, global business"
Ascott expands global presence with 26 new properties across 11 countries
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"Global brand, global business"
Ascott crosses 100,000 lodging units globally with bumper signing of 26 properties in 18 cities
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"Global brand, global business"
Ascott steps up global growth with 14 new properties including three lyf coliving properties in China, Japan and Malaysia
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"Second to naan"
CapitaLand aims to more than double assets under management in India to S$7 billion by 2024
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"Second to naan"
Ascendas-Singbridge Group acquires 12.20-acre site in Chennai to develop a new IT Park
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"Second to naan"
Ascendas India Trust to invest in additional warehouse at the Arshiya Free Trade Warehousing Zone, Panvel, Navi Mumbai
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"China powerhouse"
CapitaLand welcomes over 900,000 shoppers to Raffles City Chongqing during opening weekend
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"China powerhouse"
CapitaLand raises US$391 million in first closing of its maiden discretionary equity fund
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"China powerhouse"
CapitaLand launches one of China’s largest discretionary debt funds
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Thank you for being part of 2019 with CapitaLand!