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LIFE, THE WAY IT SHOULD BE

LIVE THE DREAMS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD

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LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN

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ABOUT US Vision - Mission - Values Board of Management

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OUR FOCUS

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OUR PROJECTS

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Ho Chi Minh City

Social Responsibility

Overview

Phu Quoc Island

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Nha Trang City Mui Ne Phan Thiet Con Dao Island

The hospitality industry has managed to maintain steady

The hospitality industry is highly competitive, and customers

growth over the last several years, and it remains one of

constantly demand exceptional services. To enhance our

the best barometers of the health of an economy, including

product quality, we maintain a commitment to continually

Vietnam’s. As a result, standards of living are expected to

seek out and engage new opportunities and solutions to

continue to rise and the next generation of travellers will

improve everything we do.

have higher expectations.

Our mission is to create the finest resorts and

To address these trends and stay at the forefront of the

commercial properties for travellers and the business

industry, AB Group must keep evolving and adapting our

community: properties with characters, distinction and

strategies to create properties that forge a unique identity

for those who are seeking the best. We leverage the

and better the lives of our customers. With the benefit of

extensive industry experience that we have developed

local insight and a global perspective, we aim to deliver

and combine this with the strengths of our partners to

unique lifestyle experiences in a more discerning and

create true value for our customers.

sustainable manner.

The AB Group is also equally committed to sustainable

Our history has spanned more than two decades. To take

development. We support and promote a sustainable

our story forward and continue building for the future,

approach towards all aspects of our business to help

we believe our people are the key to succeeding in our

preserve the environment for future generations.

mission. Our teams of dedicated experts have successfully developed both local and international projects.

The AB Group is inspired by our people and by those who seek the exceptional. We are committed to building a brighter

We foster the best possible work environment where the

future - a growing and sustainable future for all shareholders

members of our team can be Active: to achieve their dreams

and all who encounter our company and our work.

with passion and professionalism. We also encourage our people to be Brave: to step up to new challenges, take risks and strive for excellence and efficiency.

Together, we are stronger!

Our vision is for you to experience something new and to share it with the world!

HA VAN AN Chief Executive Officer

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Our vision is for you to experience something new and share it with the world.

We create properties that embrace local culture, are in harmony with their surroundings and are imbued with an international standard of luxury.

We are story tellers.

Our stories are told through the development of a wide variety of properties which allow you to live the dreams you didn’t know you had.

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M I S S For many years, our mission has been to create the finest resorts and commercial properties for travelers and the business community.

• PROPERTIES WITH CHARACTER • PROPERTIES OF DISTINCTION • PROPERTIES FOR THOSE WHO SEEK THE BEST Each of our properties reflects Vietnam’s charm and elegance, and every property is uniquely infused with a character reflecting the natural environment and with the highest standards of comfort to create a truly unique experience for our customers.

A C T I V E A commitment to be active in setting and achieving our goals with passion and professionalism.

B R A V E A willingness to step up to new challenges, take risks and strive for excellence, integrity and efficiency.

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O V E R V • In 1993, in the early stages of Vietnam reverting to a market

• In 1996, AB Group widened its business scope to include

economy, AB Group was a construction company focused

the design, execution and distribution of interior products in

on building industrial zone works, resorts, hotels, factories

Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The company began producing

and showrooms for Japanese and other foreign corporations.

high-quality wooden furniture, diversified and high-end

AB Group developed projects in Hanoi, HCM City, Ba Ria -

interior products and quickly created its reputation through

Vung Tau province, Da Nang, Buon Ma Thuot for the likes of

supplying interior furnishings to Nokia and Samsung in South

Honda, Hazama, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Mabuchi Motor Vietnam,

and Central Vietnam, working with Motorola‘s showroom

Hallavimex Pile Concrete, Prudential, Fujitsu and Hitachi.

system in Hanoi, Danang, HCM City and other projects.

• From 2003, AB Group evolved its business again to become an investor in luxury real estate projects in HCM City, Binh Thuan, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc with a strategy of building high-quality tourism-focused properties along Vietnam’s beautiful beaches.

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iconic tourist destinations in Vietnam luxury projects

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USD million capital invested

1,500 associates

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P R O J E AB TOWER AB NHA TRANG SQUARE GIA HAN RESORT ANANTARA MUI NE RESORT NAM NGHI PHU QUOC ISLAND

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Rated in top 10 fastest growing tourism destinations in the world by CNN.

Ho Chi Minh City, located on the fringe of the Mekong

At the city’s bustling heart is Nguyen Hue pedestrian

Delta and formerly known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest

boulevard, which runs from the river to the art-nouvelle

city. It is not only a commercial hub but also a scientific,

style Ho Chi Minh City people’s committee building,

technological, industrial and tourism center. The city is

originally the Hotel de Ville de Saigon which was completed

crisscrossed by many rivers and canals, the most important

in 1908. The pedestrian space is a magnet for locals and

being the Saigon River.

tourists alike, particularly in the evening when fountain and light shows dazzle the crowds.

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Strategically located in central District 1, with two streetfronts on Le Lai and Nguyen Thi Nghia streets, and adjacent to the New World Hotel and overlooking the lush 23 September Park, AB Tower is considered one of the the best positioned commercial towers in the city.

AB Tower boasts a modern design, consisting of twentyseven floors above ground and three basement levels, and meets type-A standards for office rental. With its significant advantages, AB Tower has an occupancy rate of 95 percent since it opened.

Development Type:

Office tower, ranked A+

Location:

76A Le Lai St., District 1, HCMC

Launch Date:

8/8/2010

Number of floor:

27 floors & 3 basement levels

Total Floor Area:

25.300 m2

Leased Area :

95% (50 companies in occupancy)

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N H A T RA N G C I T Y

Nha Trang is one of the premier beach destinations of Vietnam.

Nha Trang’s iconic Tran Phu Street runs along the beachfront

With 6km of soft white sand, a backdrop of stunning mountains

and is part of Vietnam’s Pacific Coast Highway. Hon Heo is

and many islands, it is the ideal destination to enjoy water

situated in the south of Ninh Hoa commune and is about 15

sports, sunshine and seafood.

km away from Nha Trang city. Hon Heo is arguably one of the country’s finest peninsulas with a beautiful stretch of beach

Nha Trang has been rated a: Destinations on the Rise in Asia 2016 by TripAdvisor.

One of the most beautiful bays in the world by Lonely Planet.

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and breathtaking landscape.

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Development Type:

Hotel, Condo, Wedding Center, Shopping Mall

Location:

44 Tran Phu, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang city

Expected Completion Date:

2018

Number of floor:

34 floors

Total Floor Area:

72,180 m2

Facilities and Amenities:

462 hotel rooms and serviced apartments

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In an impossible-to-beat location on the oceanfront Tran Phu street, AB Nha Trang Square is expected to go into service in 2018. It is a mixed-use development featuring cutting edge design and incorporates a five-star hotel, residential and commercial space. With a 15,000 square meter floor area, the twenty-six floor tower will boast 360 hotel rooms and many other facilities such as wedding venues, a ball room, convention center, spa and sports centre.

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With 161 premium villas positioned on an enormous 35 hectare property, Gia Han Ecological Resort is a sprawling resort complex that connects the sea and the hinterland forest. The rear of the property rests on the sloping Hon Heo mountain range and its front faces the peaceful Nha Phu Gulf. All of the resort’s villas overlook the sea, and the complex is designed to blend in harmoniously with it surroundings while still offering guests the highest level of luxury.

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Five-star luxury ecological resort

Location:

Hon Heo Peninsula, Vinh Ninh Bay, Khanh Hoa Province

Size/Area:

35 ha

Total Number of Keys:

161 luxurious villas

Amenities:

4 restaurants, spa, convention center

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Mui Ne is a coastal resort township on the outskirts of Phan Thiet City in southeastern Vietnam. Mui Ne is endowed with sweeping sand dunes and palm-fringed beaches. The combination of sunshine, golden sand and the deep turquoise water of the Pacific Ocean creates a spectacular location for visitors.

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Mui Ne beach is rated among the best beaches in South East Asia by SkyScanner.

Mui Ne rated among world’s top 10 best sandboarding destinations by Wonderlist.com.

Rated in the 12 best beaches in the Asia-Pacific by SkyScanner.

Number 4 in the top 10 beach destinations in Asia Pacific by Asiaone.

Named in the list of 10 most beautiful beaches in South East Asia by Canadian Traveller.

Doi Duong beach rated in the top 20 best beaches in Vietnam by Rough Guides.

Mui Ne named among the 10 destinations that attract the most international tourists in Vietnam by Tour Opia.

Phu Quy island rated as one of the most beautiful places for relaxation in the East Sea by CNN Traveler.

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Located on the pristine sands of Mui Ne beach, Anantara is an oasis of elegance and relaxation that delivers an unforgettable coastal experience. AnantaraMui Ne Resort & Spa consists of seventy premium rooms and twenty luxurious villas which all highlight and enhance the charm of Vietnam. Boasting fivestar facilities and services, Anantara is the ideal resort within easy access from HCM City.

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Type: Five-star luxury resort Location:

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ham Tien Ward, Mui Ne,

Binh Thuan Province Size/Area: 3 ha Status: Operating since 2008 Total Number of Keys:

20 luxurious villas and 70 hotel rooms

Amenities:

2 restaurants, sport area, spa, convention center

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P H U Q U O C I S L A N D

Phu Quoc is known as both the Emerald Island because of its lush vegetation and triangular shape, and the ‘Island of 99 mountains’. Thanks to its remarkable natural environment, Phu Quoc is widely considered Vietnam’s most promising tourism destination, and will continue attracting more tourists over the coming years. The island is blessed with primitive forests, mountain ranges, dreamlike streams and some of the best beaches in Vietnam.

Rated the most beautiful island in Asia by Inspired Magazine Sao Beach on Phu Quoc Island is named as one of the top 10 island beaches to unplug and unwind

by Condé Nast Traveler Long Beach is rated one of the top 10 most pristine and beautiful beaches in the world by the BBC. Long Beach is rated one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the world by ABC News.

Mong Tay Cape is a peninsula jutting into Vung Bau on Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province. Boasting pristine blue water, stretches of white sand and rare local mong tay trees (Pemphis Acidula), Mong Tay Cape is the ideal destination for those who love nature and are seeking a peaceful haven. Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island is designed to blend harmoniously into this unique landscape and has utilized the highest standards of architecture and construction.

All of the resort’s five-star services and facilities such as spa, swimming pool, restaurants and convention center will satisfy the requirements of the most discerning guests.

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Area:

4.7 ha

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Will be opened in 2016

Accommodation:

38 luxury villas and

a 56 hotel rooms

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3 restaurants, sport area,

spa, convention center

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Named “The World’s best secret Island” by Lonely Planet.

The Con Dao group of islands includes 16 islands and islets

Rated “One of the 20 most mysterious islands in the world” by

with a total area of 75 square kilometers and a maritime area

Travel and Leisure Magazine.

of around 14,000 square kilometres.

Rated in the top 10 most romantic islands by Lonely Planet.

By 2020, it is estimated the island will have more than 180,000

Rated in the top 10 islands with hotels having the best qualities

tourist arrivals each year with an estimated total revenue, at

in the world by Lonely Planet.

current prices, of VND1.2 trillion (USD 53.6 million).

Isolated from the mainland, Con Dao Island is one of the star

By 2030, numbers are expected to increase to 300,000,

attractions in Vietnam. Once known as the ‘Devil’s Island

including 120,000 international visitors, with VND2.8

of Indochina’, and the preserve of political prisoners and

trillion (USD 125.2 million) in investment and the creation

undesirables, this place is now turning heads thanks to its

of 8,000 jobs.

striking natural beauty.

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As part of AB Group’s strategic plan for its investment on Con Dao Island, the selection of the site was based on an intensive study of the local topography to choose the most prime site to establish it’s 5-star resort. Within the next four years, international and domestic guests will be able to experience this magical destination for themselves on the best beaches in Vietnam and perched on the doorstep of the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

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C O R P O R A S O C I A L R E S P O N S We are committed to building a better world for everyone. AB Group considers every possible approach to ensure the best possible service and outcome for our guests, local communities and business. We are constantly striving to innovate to best develop our properties, create sustainable value for our brands and stakeholders, as well as address and tackle environmental and social challenges.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY We take steps to manage our environmental impacts in a responsible way. By delivering more environmentally sustainable hotels, we can enhance cost efficiencies as well as meet the expectations of all our stakeholders. We achieve these objectives through our core environmental initiatives such as the implementation of green systems. These systems manage the use of energy, carbon, water and waste, and minimise the overall impact on the environment at all of our properties.

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY Each one of our hotels is a central part of its community, from creating jobs and stimulating local economic opportunities to providing shelter to those in need.

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