Chapter 675 Chips
“…the cantilever bridge area is 12,000 square meters, enough to accommodate 4 A380 aircraft.
The length of the sky garden exceeds the height of the Eiffel Tower.
There are 5 restaurants and 5 cafes gathered in the ample space. In addition, we are also planning to plant 250 green trees and build a 150-meter infinity swimming pool
with a 360-degree view of Singapore. Skyline, and viewing platform surrounded by sparkling water.
The outdoor swimming pool is built on the top floor of the tower. Its length is three times the length of the Olympic swimming pool and its height is 198 meters. It is the largest outdoor swimming pool in the world at this height.
The special design of the swimming pool makes the water seem to extend to the end of the field of vision.
In fact, the edge of the pool is designed to be a few centimeters below the water level, and the outflow water will flow to a collection tank below, and then be pumped back to the pool above..."
The whole introduction process lasted for more than an hour.
When Lu Jue stopped with his mouth dry, the entire conference room seemed very quiet.
Bang bang….
Under the leadership of the leader, everyone applauded.
"Mr. Xu, your company has provided a wonderful design plan, which is beyond my expectations."
Xu Liang smiled and said: "We are very aware of the impact of the coastal project on Singapore's city appearance. Due to the influence of the city's appearance, we spent a long time collecting information to make the design. Being able to produce such an effect will especially satisfy the leaders and everyone, and our hard work for so long will not be in vain. ”
Leaders. After nodding slightly, "Mr. Xu, I'm a little confused."
"Please speak."
"Our Singapore law does not allow gambling, but your design plan contains the existence of 'gambling', which cannot be allowed."
Xu Liang smiled slightly, "As far as I know, there has been a debate in Singapore recently about whether to relax the ban on the gaming industry...?"
"It seems that Mr. Xu supports it?"
< br>"I support all your decisions. Although there is gaming in this design, if Singapore law does not allow it, we can transform them into hotels."
The leader's eyes flashed, "Mr. Xu is really a smart man."
"Same for you."
The two looked at each other and laughed at each other.
Xu Liang knew very well that Singapore finally lifted its ban on the gaming industry. When he came to Singapore to play, he stayed at the Sands Hotel and took a look at the gaming industry. However, he was not interested in gambling, so he did not go there.
In fact, the construction of gaming in Singapore did not happen overnight.
For decades since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Singapore has strictly prohibited the gambling industry, mainly because it is worried that when this industry reaches a large scale, it will bring about derivative problems such as money laundering, gambling addiction, and pornography.
But as gambling emerged elsewhere in Asia, catering to the appetites of a large number of people, Singapore was unwilling to lose this opportunity. In 2004, the authorities launched a fierce debate on whether gambling should be opened.
Before Xu Liang was reborn, there were 2 casinos in Singapore.
One located in Resorts World Sentosa, opened in early 2010 and managed by Genting Singapore Limited.
The other one is located at Marina Bay Sands, officially opened on June 23, 2010, and developed by Las Vegas Sands Group.
It has been called "the most expensive freestanding gaming building in the world."
Before 2009, Singapore’s GDP shrank by 1.3%.
As soon as the gaming started, it was crowded with tourists.
In 2010, the number of tourists reached 11.6 million, and GDP rose sharply, reaching 14.7%, which was the highest growth rate since the founding of the People's Republic of China. It also made Singapore the country with the fastest GDP growth in Asia at that time.
Not to mention the subsequent development of hotels, restaurants, and transportation.
When Xu Liang received the plot of land designated for Singapore's CBD reconstruction plan, he fell in love with this place at first sight.
He has seen with his own eyes the prosperity of the Sands Hotel, which is a real money printing machine
“To lead the entire Marina Project, Taihua decided to spend US$5 billion to build it into Singapore. New landmarks, as well as the world's top fashionable buildings, will continue to attract tourists from all over the world to Singapore and create more economic income.
And I also promise to repay all the gaming revenue from the Marina Project. After receiving the project loan, we will donate the proceeds from gambling to charity to improve the serious medical problems of the poorest groups in Singapore.”
After using charity several times to solve difficulties, Xu Liang found that this is indeed a good method.
Now he finally understands the tricks of the top wealthy people in the West.
When expanding internationally, let its charitable funds collect a sum of money first. Anyway, according to US law, charitable funds must donate 5% of all assets every year.
After donating money and gaining reputation, the affiliated companies can go in for negotiations, which can virtually reduce many difficulties.
He plans to use this trick now.
The leader’s eyes lit up.
"Mr. Xu is serious?"
The huge investment of 5 billion US dollars was far beyond his expectation
Xu Liang was willing to take out the gambling money printing machine, which made him appreciate it even more. .
"Of course, everything I promised can be written into the final contract."
The leader nodded, "Mr. Xu, we are very interested in your plan, but it is a very important matter. , we need to discuss it internally before we can give you the final answer.”
"Of course. I'm waiting for your good news."
The leader stood up with a smile, "I have prepared lunch, please Mr. Xu and everyone move over."
" Please.”
After lunch, at the invitation of the leader, the two took a walk in the garden of the official residence.
“I heard that Mr. Xu’s son is a Singaporean?”
"Yes." "Are you going to wait until he turns 18 to change his nationality back to China?"
"No. In the future, he will stay in Singapore and flourish."
"Then Mr. Xu should leave more assets for him."
Xu Liangliang was convinced by the meaningful words.
"I am going to slowly transfer Taihua Real Estate to Singapore."
The leader's eyes lit up, "If this is the case, it will be of huge benefit to Taihua Real Estate to take over the coastal project."
"Of course this is good, but there is also a difficulty."
"Mr. Xu, please speak frankly. As long as I can help, I will definitely not refuse."
"It's very simple, Taihua There are too many real estate investments in the mainland. There are currently more than 60 projects worth tens of billions of dollars. If such a huge investment wants to be transferred out, no government will agree to it without a good reason.
So I need a valid reason. "
"Mr. Xu, please speak frankly. ”
“CapitaLand acquires Taihua Real Estate. "
The leader's face changed slightly. He understood the hidden meaning of Xu Liang's words.
The premise of CapitaLand's acquisition of Taihua Real Estate is that he must obtain control of CapitaLand.
Temasek Holdings holds 45% of CapitaLand, and Temasek is one of your sovereign funds.
So, as long as he agrees to the transaction, Xu Liang can successfully acquire CapitaLand.
“Leadership, only those who give up will gain something.
After the merger of CapitaLand and Taihua, it will become a company with more than 30 urban complexes and more than 70 shopping malls, involving commercial real estate. , apartments, real estate trusts and other diversified real estate giants will also become the commercial backbone of Singapore.”
There was hesitation on the leader's face, "Mr. Xu, you really gave me a big problem."
"I think anything that is beneficial to Singapore's future development is not a problem."
The leader smiled and nodded, "It's a very important matter, I need some time to think about it."
"Of course."
After Xu Liang agreed, he took out an invitation from his arms Passed it over.
"The children's 100th birthday banquet will be held in three days. I hope the leaders can come."
"Haha, I will definitely go."
"Then I will leave first."
"I'll see Mr. Xu off."
After leaving the mansion in a car, Xu Liang breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Xu, how hopeful do you think the Binhai project is to pass?"
Lu Jue felt a little uneasy.
“Not confident?”
“A little bit. After all, this project is too big and too critical. Singapore will probably prefer local companies.”
“Local companies can "We are reluctant to spend US$5 billion on this project," Xu Liang said calmly, "Although Singapore keeps saying that it is about operational capabilities, the most critical factor in the project is money.
Only enough money can ensure the success of the project and operational capabilities are meaningful.
And our project design is excellent enough, which is another plus point.
The leader has no reason to reject us. "
Lu Jue nodded in agreement.
"You set up a separate company to operate the 'Binhai Project'. For project funds, you use the future earnings of Taihua Real Estate as collateral and obtain a US$2 billion loan from Hongyan Fund to acquire the land. For subsequent construction funds, you use the land as collateral to obtain a loan from Standard Chartered Bank. If Standard Chartered cannot provide it, Just go to DBS.
If it's not enough, I'll lend you another loan. ”
Yes, Xu Liang is not prepared to take even a dime of the total investment of 5 billion US dollars in the Binhai project.
The reason is also very simple, gambling is too damn profitable.
It will bring a continuous flow of tourists to shop, eat and stay.
Take Sands Macau as an example, with a total revenue of up to 7 billion US dollars a year.
Of course, the Singapore Marina project is not as big as the Sands in Macau, but it is US$3 billion a year. It won’t take long for the total investment of US$5 billion to be earned.
"Mr. Xu, are you really going to donate your gambling profits in the future?"
"Reluctant?"
"Yes."
"If Otherwise, when there are too many people and too little food, do you think this good thing can happen to you?”
"We can implement gaming into the contract. Once Singapore issues a gaming license, we must have one, and high liquidated damages must be set."
"I mean, can the coastal project be yours? "Go on." Xu Liang continued with a smile, "There are too many people watching for such a big project. As outsiders, if we want to win it successfully, we must reduce the disadvantages as much as possible and increase them. Favorable factors
(End of chapter)