Saigon underground mall planned
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Ho Chi Minh City can expect its first underground shopping mall by 2020.
According to local news sources, the city’s government has sought central government approval to build a four-level Saigon underground mall beneath a station in its first metro route, from Ben Thanh market to Suoi Tien theme park.
The underground complex will include a shopping mall, walking streets, a square, and other infrastructure.
The mall is said to cover 40 per cent of the 45,000sqm area, starting from/under Ben Thanh market, going along Le Loi St and ending at the city center’s iconic Opera House.
The US$303 million project will be constructed jointly by Toshin Development and other consortiums, including Nikken Sekkei Civil Engineering, Osaka Chikagai, and Join.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies are involved in constructing the Saigon underground mall?
Which companies are involved in constructing the Saigon underground mall?
The project will be jointly constructed by Toshin Development and a consortium of other companies. These include Nikken Sekkei Civil Engineering, Osaka Chikagai, and Join, working together on this new development.
Q.What will the underground complex comprise in addition to the shopping mall?
What will the underground complex comprise in addition to the shopping mall?
Beyond the shopping mall, the complex will also feature walking streets, a large square, and other necessary infrastructure. These elements are designed to create a comprehensive underground environment for visitors.
Q.What is the expected timeline for the completion of the underground shopping mall?
What is the expected timeline for the completion of the underground shopping mall?
Ho Chi Minh City anticipates the completion of its first underground shopping mall by 2020. This timeline is based on reports from local news sources regarding the city’s plans.
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