Promote the development of modern commercial models

Delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the AEON Mall Can Tho project.

AEON Mall Vietnam Co., Ltd. was established in 2009. After more than 10 years of presence in the Vietnamese market, AEON has continuously expanded its business operations, affirming its position in Vietnam - the second key market of AEON Group, after Japan. With a total investment of more than 1.5 billion USD. Every year, AEON Vietnam's growth is maintained at 10-20%. AEON has been implementing a strategy to diversify retail models to suit the changing needs and behaviors of Vietnamese consumers, providing convenient shopping experiences and enhancing customers' lifestyles. In 2024, the company opened new business locations with diverse models, including 3 department stores and supermarkets, supermarkets and specialty stores.

Mr. Nakagawa Tetsuyuki, General Director of AEON Mall Vietnam Co., Ltd. said: “Participating in the business operations of AEON Group in Vietnam since 2009, accompanying and witnessing Vietnam on the path of development in many fields, I realize that Vietnam is the most important and strategic market of AEON Group. We will continue to contribute to the development of the region through the development of more new shopping centers across Vietnam, including Can Tho in the future”.

According to Ms. Tran Thi Lam, Founding Chairwoman of Hoa Lam Group, the cooperation in developing the AEON Mall chain in Vietnam is a strategic step, affirming Hoa Lam Group's commitment to creating sustainable values, making practical contributions to the community and the socio -economic development of the country. With the desire to contribute to promoting sustainable socio-economic development for Can Tho City in particular and the Mekong Delta region in general, AEON Mall Can Tho is not only a shopping center but is also expected to become a bridge connecting Vietnamese agricultural products, especially typical products of the Western region, to domestic and international consumers. The project will also create thousands of job opportunities for local workers, contributing to improving the quality of life and developing human resources in the region.

According to AEON Mall Vietnam Co., Ltd., AEON's long-term goal is to create more touch points (where customers come into contact with a company's brand, products or services during the purchasing process) with consumers. At the same time, it meets modern consumer trends and contributes to the socio-economic development of the community, creating a sustainable and prosperous life for people where AEON is present. Through the expansion of its business system, AEON not only contributes to the development of Vietnam's commercial infrastructure but also strengthens cooperation with local suppliers to promote the development of AEON's private label products, promote domestic product consumption as well as promote the export of local products through the AEON global supply chain.

Can Tho City's GRDP in the first quarter of 2025 increased by 7.15% over the same period last year, the economic structure continued to affirm the leading role of the service sector, accounting for 53.01%. In particular, the trade - service sector continued to play a key role, with total retail sales of goods and service revenue estimated at more than 35,267 billion VND, an increase of 12.99% over the same period in 2024. AEON Mall Can Tho project is expected to become one of the new growth drivers, contributing positively to the city's socio-economic development picture in the coming time.

During the working trip of the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam delegation together with representatives of some Japanese enterprises operating in Vietnam led by the Ambassador to Can Tho City, meeting and discussing with the city leaders, representatives of Japanese enterprises said that in recent years, the infrastructure connecting traffic with Can Tho City has been increasingly developed, modern and synchronous, creating opportunities for trade connections between Can Tho and other localities to be increasingly expanded and more convenient. Thereby, enterprises believe that this will be a favorable condition for the city to attract investment and develop more strongly in the future.

Mr. Duong Tan Hien, Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee, said that the groundbreaking ceremony of AEON Mall Can Tho commercial center project is an important milestone for the socio-economic development of Can Tho City. The project is expected to become a large-scale, modern shopping, entertainment and service center of the entire Mekong Delta region, contributing to changing the urban landscape, promoting local economic development, creating jobs for many workers; at the same time, improving the quality of life of people in the city and neighboring areas.

AEON Mall Can Tho project was approved in principle for investment by Can Tho City People's Committee; at the same time, approved the investor in Decision No. 2579/QD-UBND dated November 15, 2024. AEON Mall Can Tho is the second project in the strategic cooperation series between Hoa Lam Group and AEON Mall Vietnam Co., Ltd.

The project has a total floor area of ^{​​195,073m2} (excluding two basements) and will be implemented in two phases. Phase 1 includes the first shopping mall with a floor area of ^{​​113,921m2} , expected to be completed within 36 months from the date of investment license. Phase 2 includes the second shopping mall and parking building with a floor area of ^{​​81,152m2} . With its outstanding scale, Aeon Mall Can Tho promises to become a new symbol of modern trade and services in the area.

Article and photos: KHANH NAM

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