The event showcases Italy-Singapore collaboration on innovative urban planning and investment opportunities.
SINGAPORE — The Italian Embassy in Singapore recently hosted the INSPIRINGCITIES seminar, focusing on real estate market trends and investment opportunities. Organised in collaboration with COIMA, the event coincided with the PERE Asia Summit and commemorated the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Singapore.
The seminar attracted prominent investors, financial institutions, and urban development experts from Italy and the Asia-Pacific region. Discussions centred on sustainable urban planning models, with a particular emphasis on Milan’s Porta Nuova project, renowned for its environmental and economic sustainability.
Italian Ambassador to Singapore, Dante Brandi, and Italian Ambassador to Malaysia, Massimo Rustico inaugurated the event, while the discussion was moderated by Guendalina Dainelli from AGI. Key representatives from organisations such as COIMA, Lendlease, CapitaLand Development, Generali Real Estate, and Malaysia’s JLand Group participated actively in this event, sharing insights on sustainable urban development, investment strategies, and public-private partnerships
Manfredi Catella, Founder and CEO of COIMA, shared his expertise on sustainable urban development, while Justin Gabbani, CEO of Investment Management at Lendlease, explored the challenges of sustainable city planning. Ahmad Fadzli Zainudin, Strategic Director of Malaysia’s JLand Group, discussed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Ambassador Brandi highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “Innovation, a strong focus on sustainability, and community inclusion are factors that, along with solid economic return prospects, have led a major Singaporean sovereign fund to invest €200 million in urban regeneration funds currently managed by COIMA.”
The seminar underscored the growing importance of public-private partnerships in urban regeneration and showcased Italy’s contribution to innovative city planning worldwide.
Source: Italian Embassy in Singapore
