Surbana Jurong Group (SJ), a global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm and Fonda International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint opportunities in township management, smart city infrastructure management, automated and digital solutions across Asia.

The strategic partnership will combine Fonda’s deep engineering expertise in facilities management, construction and digital security systems together with SJ’s digital facilities management capabilities for asset operators and owners in healthcare and public infrastructure to jointly identify and develop business opportunities in tech-enabled municipality infrastructure management and smart township management.

Yeo Choon Chong, Chief Executive, Integrated Solutions, and Asia Regional Head at SJ, said: “Both SJ and Fonda International are coming together, bound by a shared vision to reinvent and reimagine future cities. Technology is the enabler that will unlock the value of our synergies in smart city infrastructure management. SJ’s depth and breadth in township and smart city development, combined with Fonda International’s pioneering expertise in tech-enabled township management, will provide the deep specialist engineering capability that both firms anticipate their global clients need to manage smarter and more sustainably.”

Sam Chiong Kok Hon, CFM, FMP, CFME-Tier 1, Chief Executive Officer of Fonda International, said: “The collaborative venture between Fonda International and SJ represents a significant juncture in our mutual dedication to delivering sustainable, cutting-edge smart cities to discerning consumers. With a cumulative legacy exceeding a century, both Fonda International and SJ are poised to leverage our combined strengths, resources, and expertise in facilities management, infrastructure, and urban development. This partnership further cements our status as a global frontrunner in integrated facilities management, underscoring our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction.”