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{{Infobox company
| name = HKR International Limited
| logo = HKRILogo.svg
| type = Public
| traded_as = {{SEHK|480}}
| industry = Conglomerate
| predecessor = Hong Kong Resort Company
| founded = {{Start date and age|1973|05|25}} in Hong Kong
| founder = Dr. Cha Chi Ming
| hq_location = 23/F, China Merchants Tower Shun Tak Centre, 168 Connaught Road, Central
| hq_location_city = Hong Kong
| website = http://www.hkri.com/
}}
{{Chinese
|order=ts
|t=香港興業國際集團有限公司
|s=香港兴业国际集团有限公司
|j=hoeng1 gong2 hing3 gwok3 zai3 zaap6 tyun4 jau5 haan6 gung1 si1
|p=Xiānggǎng Xīngyè Guójì Jítuán Yǒuxiàngōngsī
}}
HKR International Limited ({{zh|t=香港興業國際集團有限公司}}, abbreviated as HKRI) is a conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Cha Chi-ming, a textile industrialist from Shanghai and one of the pioneers of Hong Kong's industrial boom in the 1950-70s.
The head office is in the Shun Tak Centre in Central.{{cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Contact-Us|title=Contact Us|publisher=HKR International Limited|access-date=2023-12-09|quote=Mail HKR International Limited 23/F, China Merchants Tower Shun Tak Centre 168 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong}} - [https://www.hkri.com/zh-TW/Contact-Us Traditional Chinese]: "香港干諾道中168號 信德中心招商局大廈23樓", [https://www.hkri.com/zh-CN/Contact-Us Simplified Chinese]: "香港干诺道中168号 信德中心招商局大厦23楼"
History
HKR International is traced back to Hong Kong Resort Company Limited (“Hong Kong Resort”) founded in 1973.{{Cite book |last=Hong Kong Resort Company Limited |title=NEW ISSUE |year=1987 |location=Hong Kong |pages=7}} In 1977, the company acquired the rights to Discovery Bay development on Lantau Island in an opaque and much criticized deal.{{cite web |title=Hong Kong's Mega-Rich Kowtow in Beijing {{!}} Asia Sentinel |url=https://www.asiasentinel.com/opinion/hong-kongs-mega-rich-kowtow-beijing/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927064018/http://www.asiasentinel.com/opinion/hong-kongs-mega-rich-kowtow-beijing |archive-date=2014-09-27 |website=www.asiasentinel.com}} HKRI now manages Discovery Bay as a privately owned and operated town of 20,000 people.
HKRI is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, with a stock code 00480. The company has interests in real estate development and investment, property management, hotels and serviced apartments, healthcare services and other investments in Hong Kong, Mainland China and other parts of Asia.{{Cite web |title=HKR International Ltd. |url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses |access-date=2021-03-09 |website=www.hkri.com}}
Major development
= Real estate development and investment =
Real estate development and investment is the core business of HKRI across Asia, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Thailand and Japan. Discovery Bay on Lantau Island is its major project.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Bay|title=HKR International Ltd.|website=www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Bay|access-date=2021-03-09}} At present, there are over 8,000 households with a total population of about 20,000.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bycensus2016.gov.hk/tc/bc-dp.html|title=地區概覽 {{!}} 2016年中期人口統計|website=www.bycensus2016.gov.hk|language=zh-hk|access-date=2018-03-20}}
== Hong Kong ==
Covering a site area of 650 hectares (6,500,000 square metres), Discovery Bay has undergone continuous development.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Bay|title=HKR International Ltd.|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} Facilities in the community include a golf course, a marina, a manmade beach, two clubhouses, two shopping centres, education options ranging from kindergarten to secondary schools, and a developed transportation system (including high-speed ferry and bus services and a privately built vehicle tunnel).
HKRI's other projects in Hong Kong include Villa LUCCA in Tai Po;{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/VILLA-LUCCA|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Villa LUCCA|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2022-10-03}} La Cresta in Kau To, Shatin;{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/La-Cresta|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-La Cresta|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} 2GETHER in Wu On Street, Tuen Mun;{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/2GETHER|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-2GETHER|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} Coastal Skyline in Tung Chung;{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Coastal-Skyline|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Coastal Skyline|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} and Discovery Park in Tsuen Wan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Park|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Discovery Park|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} Over the years, a total GFA of more than 1.4 million square metres has been developed. HKRI acquired a residential building Wellgan Villa in Kowloon Tong in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Wellgan-Villa|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Wellgan Villa|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}}
For commercial properties, HKRI holds CDW Building in Tsuen Wan which includes a commercial building and a shopping centre named 8½.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/CDW-Building|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-CDW Building|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} Other commercial properties are: DB Plaza{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/DB-Plaza|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-DB Plaza/D'Deck|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} and DBN Plaza{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/DB-North-Plaza|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-DB North Plaza|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} in Discovery Bay, as well as West Gate Tower in Cheung Sha Wan, {{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/West-Gate-Tower|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-West Gate Tower|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-09}} and United Daily News Centre in To Kwa Wan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hong-Kong/United-Daily-News-Centre|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-United Daily News Centre|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2022-10-03}}
== Mainland China ==
The development projects of HKRI located in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Tianjin.
In Shanghai, HKRI has partnered with Swire Properties to develop a project called HKRI Taikoo Hui.{{Cite web|url=http://www.swireproperties.com/zh-hk/portfolio/future-developments/hkri-taikoo-hui.aspx|title=興業太古滙|website=www.swireproperties.com|access-date=2018-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425185354/http://www.swireproperties.com/zh-hk/portfolio/future-developments/hkri-taikoo-hui.aspx|archive-date=2017-04-25|url-status=dead}} With a GFA of approximately 320,000 square metres, HKRI Taikoo Hui is a mixed-use complex comprising a retail centre, two Grade-A office towers, two hotels, one serviced apartment building,{{Cite web|url=http://www.hkri.com/icms2/template?series=408&article=5499&leftside1=406&leftside2=5455&menuon=1&submenuon=6|title=HKR International Ltd.|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2018-03-20}} a number of event venues and the “Cha House”, a revitalized historic building.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hk01.com/%E7%B6%93%E6%BF%9F/130785/%E5%A4%AA%E5%8F%A4150%E5%B9%B4%E5%BE%8C%E5%86%8D%E5%88%B0%E4%B8%8A%E6%B5%B7%E7%99%BC%E5%B1%95-%E8%88%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%A4%AA%E5%8F%A4%E6%BB%99%E5%90%88%E4%BD%9C-%E6%BA%90%E6%96%BC%E4%B8%80%E4%BD%8D%E5%A5%BD%E5%8F%8B%E7%89%BD%E7%B7%9A|title=太古150年後再到上海發展 興業太古滙合作 源於一位好友牽線|last=陳嘉碧|website=香港01|language=en|access-date=2018-03-20}}
HKRI Taikoo Hui locates in Jing’an district in Shanghai.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/117586985_481787|title=南京西路交通条件最好的商场 兴业太古汇的招商情况如何？|date=2016-10-29|website=www.sohu.com|access-date=2018-03-20}} Key anchor tenants include the first international Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Asia{{Cite web|url=https://www.starbucksreserve.com/roasteries/shanghai|title=Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai|website=Starbucks Reserve|access-date=2018-03-20}} and the largest CitySuper supermarket in mainland China. There are over 40 dining outlets, offering various types of cuisine, including Shanghai Club, the premium brand under Jardin de Jade,{{Cite news|url=https://insideretail.hk/2017/11/06/international-brands-open-up-for-hkri-taikoo-hui-launch/|title=International brands open up for HKRI Taikoo Hui launch - Inside Retail|date=2017-11-06|work=Inside Retail|access-date=2018-03-20|language=en-US}} and Paris Blanc, a grill house managed by Paris Group.{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnasia.com/story/168817-1.shtml|title=兴业太古汇正式宣布2017年开业，数载雕琢落成南京西路商圈-美通社PR-Newswire|website=PR Newswire|access-date=2018-03-20}}
HKRI has other residential projects in Zhejiang Province and Shanghai. City One in Jiaxing provides about 600 units, while the adjacent Riviera One, is composed of low- and high-rise apartment units. There are 3 other projects in Jiaxing, namely Mansion One, Creekside One and Starlight One.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}} Other projects include Oasis One and In One in Hangzhou,{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Mainland-China/|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Mainland China|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2022-10-03}} Zhejiang, and Elite House, located in Changning District, Shanghai.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Mainland-China/Elite-House|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Elite House|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}} HKRI also acquired a piece of land in Shanghai in November 2021 for a low-density residential project.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Mainland-China/Songjiang-Land-lot-No-SJS30003-02-04|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Songjiang Land|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2022-10-03}}
The Exchange is HKRI's investment property in Tianjin. It has a total GFA of over 152,000 square metres, and comprises two Grade-A office towers, a service apartment tower, and a retail mall named Heping Joy City – Tianjin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Mainland-China/The-Exchange|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-The Exchange|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}}
== Thailand ==
The Sukhothai Residences is located in Bangkok's CBD and provides 196 units.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Thailand/The-Sukhothai-Residences|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-The Sukhothai Residences|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}} On top of The Sukhothai Residences, HKRI acquired a piece of freehold land on Wireless Road in 2010.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Thailand/Wireless-Road-Project|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Wireless Road|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}} In December 2015, it further acquired 10 plots of land at Rama 3 Road by the Chaophraya River.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Thailand/Rama-3-Road-Project|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Rama 3 Road|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}} HKRI acquired another three plots of land located at Ramintra Road, Khannayao District, Bangkok, in February 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Thailand/Ramintra-Road-Project|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Ramintra Road|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}}
== Japan ==
HKRI holds a plot as land bank with a site area of approximately 60,700 square metres in Niseko, Hokkaido, in the vicinity of Niseko Annupuri ski village.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Japan/Niseko-Project|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Niseko|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}}
= Hospitality =
== Hong Kong ==
In Hong Kong, Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong opened in 2013. The hotel provides 325 guest rooms.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hospitality/Hong-Kong/Auberge-Discovery-Bay-Hong-Kong|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-Auberge Discovery Bay|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}}
Discovery Bay Recreation Club & Club Siena{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hospitality/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Bay-Recreation-Club|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-DBRC & Club Siena|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}}
Discovery Bay Golf Club{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hospitality/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Bay-Golf-Club|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-DBGC|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2021-03-10}}
Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) is one of the four membership clubs in Discovery Bay, and the first new marina to open in Hong Kong in more than a decade. The new marina is open in 2020 and is accredited as a 5 Gold Anchor Marina by the Marina Industries Association. {{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hotel-Operations-and-Leisure-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Lantau-Yacht-Club|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-LYC|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2022-10-03}}
Discovery Bay Ice Rink{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hotel-Operations-and-Leisure-Businesses/Hong-Kong/Discovery-Bay-Ice-Rink|title=HKR International Ltd-Our Business-DBIR|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2022-10-03}} was opened in May 2021.
== Thailand ==
In Thailand, The Sukhothai Bangkok is located in the heart of city and is a member of the Design Hotels.{{Cite news|url=https://www.designhotels.com/hotels/thailand/bangkok/the-sukhothai-bangkok|title=The Sukhothai Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand) {{!}} Design Hotels™|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en|archive-date=2018-09-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928043928/https://www.designhotels.com/hotels/thailand/bangkok/the-sukhothai-bangkok|url-status=dead}} It has 210 guest rooms and suites, 7 restaurants and 11 function rooms.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hkri.com/en/Our-Businesses/Hospitality/Thailand/The-Sukhothai-Bangkok|title=HKR International Limited|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2019-02-12}}
== Shanghai ==
In Shanghai, The Sukhothai Shanghai is HKRI's third hotel{{Cite web|url=http://www.hkri.com/icms2/template?series=786&article=12187&leftside1=406&leftside2=5456&menuon=2&submenuon=5|title=HKR International Ltd.|website=www.hkri.com|access-date=2018-03-20}} and was open in April 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://sukhothaishanghai.com/|title=The Sukhothai Hotel Shanghai|website=The Sukhothai Shanghai|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-20}}
References
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