Recently, Max , General Manager of Hong Kong Whampoa Industry Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hong Kong Whampoa”), and Duan Guozhi, General Manager of Guangzhou Whampoa Architectural Design Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Whampoa Design Institute”), signed a cooperation agreement in Hanoi, Vietnam, on behalf of their companies with GELEXIMCO, one of Vietnam’s leading private diversified conglomerates. The parties will jointly develop a large-scale 430-hectare urban development project in Hanoi.
This marks Hong Kong Whampoa’s first major urban planning project in Vietnam, representing a substantial breakthrough in the company’s strategy to expand overseas and laying a solid foundation for further penetration into the urban planning and design markets in Southeast Asia and beyond.
As a highly influential Vietnamese enterprise, GELEXIMCO has deep expertise in real estate development, industrial manufacturing, energy, and other sectors. It has implemented numerous large-scale urban complexes and industrial parks in key cities such as Hanoi, boasting strong local resource integration capabilities and proven project execution experience. It is a key player in Vietnam’s urbanization process. The 430-hectare Hanoi project is a priority urban development initiative in the region, encompassing urban planning, infrastructure construction, and multiple other aspects, and holds significant importance for enhancing regional urban functions and advancing local urbanization.
Under this collaboration, Hong Kong Whampoa will leverage its technical strengths and extensive experience in urban planning and design to provide professional planning and design solutions, while GELEXIMCO will utilize its local resource advantages to handle project implementation and operations. The two sides will complement each other to create a new benchmark for urban development in Hanoi.
This partnership with GELEXIMCO represents an important starting point for Hong Kong Whampoa’s internationalization strategy. Vietnam, as a core market for rapid urbanization in Southeast Asia with strong demand for urban planning and design, offers significant opportunities. Establishing a presence in Hanoi is both a key response to the deepening of China-Vietnam economic and trade cooperation and a critical step for the company to actively integrate into the global market and enhance its international competitiveness. Moving forward, the company will use this project as a platform to deeply study the urban development needs and design characteristics of the Southeast Asian market, creating works that combine international vision with local relevance, and extending Hong Kong Whampoa’s technical capabilities and service philosophy across Southeast Asia.
The achievement of this cooperation is not only a major milestone on Hong Kong Whampoa’s path to “going global” but also a valuable exploration of collaboration between China and Vietnam in architectural design and urban development. By leveraging the professional strengths and resource advantages of both parties, the successful advancement of this project will accumulate valuable experience for bilateral cooperation in urban construction, while further refining Hong Kong Whampoa’s overseas market layout, accelerating the building of an international architectural design brand, and contributing Chinese design expertise to urban development in Southeast Asia and the world.
On August 11, 2025, the Consulate General of Singapore in Guangzhou hosted a grand reception at the Shangri-La Hotel in Guangzhou to celebrate Singapore’s 60th National Day. Mr. Luo Wenqi, director of the company, was invited to lead a delegation of member enterprises to attend the event, joining distinguished guests to commemorate Singapore’s milestone and actively promote economic and trade cooperation between China and Singapore.
In their speeches, Singapore’s Ambassador to China, Mr. Dominic Goh, and Consul-General in Guangzhou, Ms. Michelle Wong, expressed gratitude for the support from Guangdong Province and various sectors toward Singapore’s development and the partnership between Singapore and Guangdong. They reviewed Singapore’s achievements over the past 60 years since independence and shared an optimistic outlook for Singapore-China relations and future cooperation with Guangdong, emphasizing the deepening of partnerships for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.
Following the speeches, the ceremonial cake-cutting by the guests of honor elevated the festive atmosphere to a high point. During the reception, Director Luo Wenqi engaged extensively with government officials, diplomatic envoys, leaders of business associations, and corporate representatives. He introduced the development of the Guangdong Business Federation and held in-depth discussions on fostering collaboration between member enterprises and Singaporean and international partners, underscoring his pivotal role as a bridge in the business community.
This reception not only celebrated Singapore’s National Day but also served as a vital platform for strengthening China-Singapore friendship and promoting economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between Guangdong, Singapore, and the global community.
On August 7, 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Trade Exchange Conference, part of the “World Meets GZ: Global Business Opportunities, Sailing the Four Seas” series, was successfully held at the Guangzhou International Exchange and Cooperation Center. Organized by the Guangdong Business Federation and co-organized by the Guangzhou International Exchange and Cooperation Center, the event received strong support from the Consulate General of Tanzania in Guangzhou. It attracted approximately 60 representatives from business associations and enterprises in Guangdong and Tanzania, coming together to explore new opportunities for China-Tanzania economic and trade cooperation.
Mr. Luo Wenqi, Director of the company and Vice President of the Guangdong Business Federation, attended the event and delivered a speech. He highlighted the close economic and trade ties between Guangdong and Tanzania, emphasizing the vast potential for cooperation. He pledged that the Federation would actively serve as a bridge, integrating resources to promote practical collaboration in broader and deeper areas, injecting strong momentum for enterprises to “go global.”
In his address, the Consul General of Tanzania in Guangzhou, Mr. Hatibu Makenga, reviewed the longstanding friendship and economic ties between China and Tanzania. He highlighted Tanzania’s political stability, improved business environment, and immense market potential, warmly inviting Guangdong enterprises to invest in Tanzania, with a focus on deepening cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, electricity, biotechnology, and leather products.
During the open exchange session, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on market entry policies, strategies, and localized operations in industries such as biotechnology, home building materials, clothing, vocational education, and hotel supplies. The interactions were practical and efficient, with several companies expressing intentions to conduct investment visits to Tanzania in the near future, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.
The event addressed key concerns of enterprises investing in Tanzania, featuring a thematic sharing session with authoritative policy analysis and practical experience sharing. The conference precisely focused on market opportunities in Tanzania, providing enterprises with a platform for policy interpretation, experience sharing, and resource connection.
On January 8, 2025, the “2023 & 2024 Guangdong Business Top Ten Emerging Figures Speech Event,” hosted by the Guangdong Business Federation and organized by its Young Entrepreneurs Committee, was successfully held at the Guangzhou Dongfang Hotel. The event was presided over and addressed by Mr. Zhou Rui, Chairman of the company, Vice President of the Guangdong Business Federation, and President of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee. It attracted over 300 business elites, corporate representatives, MBA students from universities, and young entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and Macao, who gathered to witness the dynamism and wisdom of Guangdong’s emerging business leaders.
The event commenced with an opening speech by Chairman Zhou Rui, who warmly welcomed the attendees and extended heartfelt congratulations to the 2023 & 2024 Guangdong Business Top Ten Emerging Figures. Zhou emphasized that young entrepreneurs are a vital force in driving economic development, achieving remarkable success in their respective fields through keen market insights, innovative thinking, and bold leadership. He encouraged the young entrepreneurs present to continue embodying this spirit, contributing even greater efforts to the economic development of Guangdong and the nation, while showcasing their vision and responsibility as business leaders.
Mr. Luo Wenqi, Vice President of the Guangdong Business Federation and Executive President of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee, delivered a work report. He reviewed the Committee’s achievements over the past two and a half years in organizing exchange activities, building cooperation platforms, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. He also outlined future plans to provide comprehensive support to members.
In the highly anticipated “2023 & 2024 Guangdong Business Top Ten Emerging Figures Speech Sharing” session, fourteen emerging figures took the stage, sharing their entrepreneurial journeys, success experiences, and industry insights. Their presentations inspired the audience and highlighted the vibrant energy of Guangdong’s business community.
From July 26-27, 2025, a 20-member delegation led by Chairman Zhou Rui, General Manager Max Yang, and the company’s architectural designers traveled to Chongqing to study and exchange experiences on the development and design of fourth-generation housing. Fourth-generation housing, also known as courtyard houses, stereoscopic garden ecological housing, or urban forest garden architecture, integrates green ecological concepts with modern high-rise buildings. Through technologies such as sky gardens and vertical greening, it achieves high-quality, upgraded living environments.
Key features include optimized floor area ratio calculations (e.g., utility spaces like electrical rooms are excluded from the ratio), enabling some projects to achieve or exceed a 100% usable space ratio, and the incorporation of stereoscopic greening systems, with each unit featuring a terrace and every two floors equipped with a shared sky platform for communal use.
During the visit, the delegation toured six fourth-generation housing projects in Chongqing developed by companies including Longfor Properties, China Merchants Property, Hong Kong Land, Baoyi Property, and China Jinmao. Since 2024, multiple Chongqing developers have actively explored such products, integrating green concepts into high-rise residential designs to offer buyers enhanced interaction and innovative living experiences.
Additionally, the delegation engaged with design leaders from Zhongtai Design and Haicheng Group, sharing insights on Innovative Breakthroughs and Technical Implementation of Fourth-Generation Housing and Key Technical Points and Case Studies of Fourth-Generation Stereoscopic Greening Housing. These discussions deepened bilateral cooperation. The trip yielded significant outcomes, injecting innovative inspiration into the company’s future projects.
