SURBANA JURONG PRIVATE LTD .
194 consulting firms offering best-inclass solutions . As a group ( comprising member companies AETOS , KTP , Robert Bird Group , Sino-Sun and SMEC ), it can now offer end-to-end services , and tap into niche , higher-end markets . Zeroing in on the growing China market , Ng highlights that local cooperation has been pivotal to the company ’ s expansion .
“ We believe that by working with local partners , we are better able to apply our expertise and experience in the local market . Partnerships augment each other ’ s capabilities and allow us to grow together ,” he notes .
“ There have been numerous collaborations so far . For instance , in 2015 we formed a strategic partnership with China ’ s CITICC ( Africa ) Holding which will see us potentially developing 30,000 affordable homes in Africa in the next five years ; while last year , we formed a joint venture with China Highway to provide design and consultancy services for highway and municipal projects . This joint venture allows us to pursue
highway and infrastructure-related projects globally as well as to undertake projects under China ’ s Belt and Road initiative .”
“ Our collaboration with Vanke to jointly develop Industrial New Town projects in China ’ s Midwest regions aims to create sustainable cities for the residents to live and work in , focusing on developing the city while supporting industries and the government ,” Ng adds . “ Not forgetting the memorandum of understanding ( MOU ) with Zhejiang Communication Investment Real Estate Group Co . Ltd , to develop a new township as well as commercial and residential
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