Hongkong Land is one of Asia's leading property investment, management and development groups. Founded in Hong Kong in 1889, Hongkong Land's business is built on partnership, integrity and excellence. In Hong Kong, the Group owns and manages some 450,000 sq. m. (five million sq. ft) of prime commercial space that defines the heart of the Central Business District. In Singapore, it has been instrumental in the creation of the city-state's new Central Business District at Marina Bay with the expansion of its joint venture portfolio of new developments. Hongkong Land's properties in these and other Asian centres are recognised as market leaders and house the world's foremost financial, business and luxury retail names. Hongkong Land develops premium residential properties in a number of cities in the region, principally in China and Singapore where its subsidiary, MCL Land, is a significant developer.