Accordingly, AEON MALL Vietnam will invest, build, manage and develop integrated shopping malls and provide related services, including catering services, amusement parks for children as well as rent space, counters, shelves which have been constructed, installed, decorated...
This MOU follows the previous one signed between AEON MALL Vietnam and Hai Phong Authorities in Vietnam investment promotion conference under the witness of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during his state visit to Japan last June. The USD180 million (approximately 4.000 billion VND) facility covers an area of 9.3 hectares at Ho Sen – Cau Rao 2 Route, Kenh Duong ward and Vinh Niem ward, Le Chan District, Hai Phong and will be the 3rd shopping mall in the North and 6th one of the company in Vietnam.
Scheduled to come into operation in 2020, the mall in Hai Phong is expected to attract over 13 million visitors every year from Hai Phong City and surrounding regions such as Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, Thai Binh, and others. This is not only a place to improve shopping convenience for customers but also a multi-purpose complex and a place for cultural and social exchange for all ages with many integrated entertainment and educational facilities.
As the leading shopping mall developer from Japan following the philosophy of putting the customer first, AEON MALL Vietnam has continuously putting efforts to create malls that enhance the quality of life, stimulate local economic activity as well as contribute to community life and culture. The upcoming AEON MALL in Hai Phong is no exception.
“We are very happy to start the project in a new but very potential Hai Phong market, to grow up and carry out the sustainable development together with Hai Phong local authorities, our business partners and especially with the citizens of Hai Phong city. We want our mall to become focal points in local communities. That is why every mall that we develop and operate is firmly rooted in the life of its community and is designed as a place full of fun and excitement to enhance the enjoyment of life for everyone. By year 2025, we are heading to build up 20 shopping malls across Vietnam”, said Mr. Iwamura Yasutsugu, General Director of AEON MALL Vietnam.
Also at the signing ceremony, Mr. Le Van Thanh - Member of the Central Party Committee, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Council of Hai Phong said: "The investment of AEON MALL in Hai Phong will meet people's shopping needs and contribute to developing Hai Phong as a commercial center of the North Coast. The completion of the project will create jobs for more than 2,000 employees, and at the same time increase the city's budget revenues as well create incentives for hundreds of medium and small enterprises in the city. With the prestige of AEON MALL Vietnam, we highly believe that the project will be assured of both progress and quality”.
Besides the desire to helps its customers to enhance their lifestyles by offering new ideas through the creation of vibrant communities and creating centers for excitement, fun and lifestyle enhancement , the new mall in Hai Phong is also expected to contribute in promoting infrastructure development for local community.
Chung Anh