Dong Nai breaks ground of nearly-240-million-USD commercial centre

The People's Committee of the southern province of Dong Nai, in collaboration with Viet Phat Group JSC, on January 10 began work on an office leasing and commercial centre in Hiep Hoa ward, Bien Hoa city, with a total investment of over 6 trillion VND (236.4 million USD), making it one of the largest commercial centre projects in Vietnam.

Delegates at the ceremony to kick off the construction of an office leasing and commercial centre in Hiep Hoa ward, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA)
Delegates at the ceremony to kick off the construction of an office leasing and commercial centre in Hiep Hoa ward, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Nai (VNA) - The People's Committee of the southern province of Dong Nai, in collaboration with Viet Phat Group JSC, on January 10 began work on an office leasing and commercial centre in Hiep Hoa ward, Bien Hoa city, with a total investment of over 6 trillion VND (236.4 million USD), making it one of the largest commercial centre projects in Vietnam.

Construction of the nearly 12-ha project is expected to complete in 2027. Once operational, the centre is hoped to welcome 10 million visitors a year, and provide a series of high-end products which meet international standards.

Affirming that this is a key project of Dong Nai, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Tan Duc urged the relevant authorities to actively support and closely coordinate with the investor to address any difficulties and obstacles during the project implementation process, ensuring that it does not fall behind schedule.

He emphasised the need to strengthen communication and mobilise public support for the project, adding that Viet Phat and its partners should focus all available resources on the construction to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion of the project./.

VNA

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