The industry’s biggest and most promising names were recognised at the third annual ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City
• Top nominee CapitaLand Vietnam collects its first Best Developer (Vietnam) award
• Novaland Group CEO Phan Thanh Huy wins coveted Real Estate Personality of the Year
• More than 60 Winners and Highly Commended awardees announced at the gala dinner
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – The PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2017, presented by Kohler and co-organised by Oriental Media Group, has unveiled the Winners and Highly Commended honourees during an exclusive gala ceremony on Friday evening (2 June 2017) at the InterContinental Saigon Hotel ballroom.
CapitaLand Vietnam, which entered the race with 10 nominations, was recognised as the year’s Best Developer (Vietnam) at the country’s biggest and most respected awards programme, which was attended by nearly 500 senior industry figures, VIPs and members of the press.
Hauling a total of six Winner trophies and five Highly Commended distinctions, the company easily bested its single category win from last year’s event.
“CapitaLand Vietnam has proven to be a major force in Vietnamese real estate by producing high quality upscale residential and commercial projects. Its commitment to green building and sustainable projects is also commendable,” noted the independent panel of judges.
“With a strong local team since establishing its presence more than two decades ago, CapitaLand Vietnam sees development opportunities in the country and bravely takes the lead.”
Upon winning the evening’s top award, the CapitaLand Vietnam CEO Chen Liang Pang, said: “We’re very involved in Vietnam real estate, which has become our third core market after Singapore and China. Our commitment here is long term and we’re deeply grateful for this recognition.”
Another company that leads the winners list is Vietnam International Township Development JSC, developer of the ParkCity Hanoi integrated community project. Nine years after initially launching, the project earned a total of five awards, including Best Housing Development (Vietnam) for the Evelyne Gardens Residential Neighborhood, ParkCity Hanoi Township.
Resort residential developers Nha Trang Bay JSC and MIVI Joint Stock Company follow, winning three trophies each for the Panorama Nha Trang condominium and the X2 HOI AN branded residences, respectively, plus an additional haul of four Highly Commended certificates for the latter. Panorama Nha Trang by Nha Trang Bay JSC ended up winning the Best Condo Development (Vietnam) title.
These achievements reflect the observation that the country is entering a ‘golden period’ for the housing and resort segments as tourism numbers continue to grow and resort residences and condotels rise in popularity.
Rewarding the country’s best developers, real estate projects and design in the top-tier markets and emerging resort destinations, the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards also included categories for Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, recognising affordable, mid-end, high-end and luxury condos, office, hotel and retail properties, as well as outstanding residential development in Nha Trang, Danang and Ha Long Bay.
Thirty-five Winners and 28 Highly Commended awardees were announced during the three-hour–long gala dinner that was keynoted by Dr. Phan Hữu Thắng, deputy president of VNREA (Vietnam Real Estate Association) and former General Director of the Foreign Investment Bureau of the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam.
Four-time nominee Novaland Group, the Best Developer winner during the inaugural awards in 2015, clinched a further two gongs, plus a special award for its chief executive officer Mr Phan Thanh Huy, who was selected by the editors of PropertyGuru Property Report magazine as the 2017 Vietnam Real Estate Personality of the Year.
The seasoned executive, who has more than 15 years’ experience in the real estate industry, was chosen for championing his company’s core values of “integrity, efficiency and professionalism” as it continues to establish its reputation within the region as a reliable Vietnamese brand.
“We’re passionate about what we do,” he said after accepting the award from Property Report’s head of publishing Liam Aran Barnes. “Our activities are based on these values, which helped us to strengthen our team, respect local laws, become more customer-focused, and take public interest into consideration to ensure sustainable development.”
Nearly 130 entries were submitted for the extremely competitive 2017 Awards, which is part of the prestigious PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series that will hold its seventh annual grand final in Singapore this November. Winners from Vietnam will advance to the finale to compete with domestic winners from 15 other Asian markets for more regional accolades.
Hari V. Krishnan, CEO, PropertyGuru Group, commented: “It has been another solid year for the Vietnamese property sector. Confidence in the sector is rising, and with the country’s growing middle class population – majority of whom are below 35 years old and looking to invest in their first home – the boost that these projects get from being rewarded at the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards is phenomenal.
“I am encouraged by Vietnamese developers’ focus on quality that directly impact consumers. It’s important to acknowledge their efforts in bringing great value to consumers. Everybody wins that way.”
Thien Duong, managing director of Transform Architecture, who returned as chair of the 11-member central panel comprising experts in the real estate sector and related fields, echoed the same sentiment. “Considering that Vietnam is a developing country, I am always impressed with the continual progress of project quality from year to year.
“The residential real estate sector, in particular, continues to develop with competition from both foreign and local developers racing to win buyers. It is obvious that the country has demand for quality residential developments on all price ranges.”
Terry Blackburn, founder and managing director of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, congratulated the year’s achievers: “It’s always great to see the Vietnamese real estate sector’s ambitious projects being recognised domestically and regionally. We hope that the industry will continue to support the Awards and aim for better quality and more sustainable projects in the coming years.”
Co-organised by Oriental Media Group, the local partner in Vietnam, the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2017 was supported by title sponsor Kohler; co-sponsors An Cuong Wood and Malloca; official portal partner Batdongsan.com.vn; official newspaper Viet Nam News; media partners Deluxe, Resort and Spa, and PropertyGuru Property Report magazines; supporting associations VNREA (Vietnam Real Estate Association), British Business Group Vietnam and European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam; official charity CARE Vietnam; and official supervisor BDO led in Vietnam by audit partner Jeffrey Ong Peng Lock and audit manager Nguyen Thuy Hoa.
For more information about the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards, email info@asiapropertyawards.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com/vietnam.
The complete list of Winners and Highly Commended at the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2017:
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer
WINNER: CapitaLand Vietnam
Best Boutique Developer
WINNER: Hung Thinh Real Estate Business Investment Corporation (Hung Thinh Corp)
BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS
Best Condo Development (Vietnam)
WINNER: Panorama Nha Trang by Nha Trang Bay JSC
Best Housing Development (Vietnam)
WINNER: Evelyne Gardens Residential Neighborhood, ParkCity Hanoi Township by Vietnam International Township Development JSC
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Green Development
WINNER: Seasons Avenue by CapitaLand Vietnam
Best Universal Design Development
WINNER: The ZEN Residence (Gamuda Gardens) by Gamuda Land
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mapletree Business Centre by Mapletree
Special Recognition in CSR
WINNER: Novaland Group
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (RESIDENTIAL)
Best Luxury Condo Development (Ho Chi Minh City)
WINNER: D1MENSION by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Evergreen by Tai Nguyen Ltd
Best High End Condo Development (Ho Chi Minh City)
WINNER: The EverRich Infinity by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Diamond Island by Kusto Home
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Millennium by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Sun Avenue by Novaland Group
Best Mid End Condo Development (Ho Chi Minh City)
WINNER: The Habitat Bin Duong by VSIP-Sembcorp Gateway Development Co., Ltd.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Riva Park by Viet Real Estate Commercial Joint Stock Company (Vietcomreal)
Best Affordable Condo Development (Ho Chi Minh City)
WINNER: Citisoho by Kien A Corp
Best Housing Development (Ho Chi Minh City)
WINNER: Senturia Vuon Lai by Tien Phuoc Real Estate Joint Stock Company
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Evergreen by Tai Nguyen Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Valora Fuji by Nam Long Corporation
Best High End Condo Development (Hanoi)
WINNER: Seasons Avenue by CapitaLand Vietnam
Best Mid End Condo Development (Hanoi)
WINNER: The ZEN Residence (Gamuda Gardens) by Gamuda Land
Best Affordanble Condo Development (Hanoi)
WINNER: EcoHome Phuc Loi by Capital House
Best Housing Development (Hanoi)
WINNER: Evelyne Gardens Residential Neighborhood, ParkCity Hanoi Township by Vietnam International Township Development JSC
Best Condo Development (Danang)
WINNER: X2 HOI AN by MIVI Joint Stock Company
Best Housing Development (Danang)
WINNER: X2 HOI AN by MIVI Joint Stock Company
Best Residential Development (Ha Long Bay)
WINNER: Times Garden Ha Long by Times Garden Vietnam JSC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: FLC Ha Long Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort by FLC Group
Best Residential Development (Nha Trang)
WINNER: Panorama Nha Trang by Nha Trang Bay JSC
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS (COMMERCIAL)
Best Office Development
WINNER: Mapletree Business Centre by Mapletree
Best Retail Development
WINNER: The Oxygen by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Millennium by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
Best Hotel Development
WINNER: Fleur de Lys by Naviland JSC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: FLC Quynhon Beach and Golf Resort by FLC Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Nova Phù Sa by Novaland Group
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: Panorama Nha Trang by Nha Trang Bay JSC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: D1MENSION by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Feliz en Vista by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The EverRich Infinity by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Waterina Suites by Maeda Thien Duc Company Limited
Best Housing Architectural Design
WINNER: Evelyne Gardens Residential Neighborhood, ParkCity Hanoi Township by Vietnam International Township Development JSC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Evergreen by Tai Nguyen Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: X2 HOI AN by MIVI Joint Stock Company
Best Residential Interior Design
WINNER: Feliz en Vista by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: D1MENSION by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: X2 HOI AN by MIVI Joint Stock Company
Best Retail Architectural Design
WINNER: The ParkCity Club Hanoi, ParkCity Hanoi Township by Vietnam International Township Development Joint Stock Company
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Oxygen by CapitaLand Vietnam
Best Office Architectural Design
WINNER: Mapletree Business Centre by Mapletree
Best Hotel Architectural Design
WINNER: X2 HOI AN by MIVI Joint Stock Company
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fleur de Lys by Naviland JSC
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Regent Phu Quoc Resort & Villas by BIM Group
Best Hotel Interior Design
WINNER: Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon by KAZE Vietnam Co., Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: X2 Hoi An by Mivi Joint Stock Company
Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: Diamond Island by Kusto Home
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Feliz en Vista by CapitaLand Vietnam
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Kenton Node by Tai Nguyen Ltd
Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: Lavila by Kien A Corp
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Senturia Vuon Lai by Tien Phuoc Real Estate Joint Stock Company
Best Hotel Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER Nova Serai Phù Sa by Novaland Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: X2 HOI AN by MIVI Joint Stock Company
Best Retail Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: The ParkCity Club Hanoi, ParkCity Hanoi Township by Vietnam International Township Development Joint Stock Company
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Phan Thanh Huy, CEO, Novaland Group
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