Parkson Vietnam signed leasing contract at World Trade Centre Danang

July 01, 2011 | 17:00

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VinaCapital announced today the signing of an agreement with Parkson Vietnam to rent and operate the retail mall under development at the World Trade Centre Danang, a nine-hectare mixed-used development in downtown Danang, central Vietnam.

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Parkson, one of the Vietnam’s top department store operators, will occupy a total of almost 20,000sq.m over four levels.

VinaCapital managing director of real estate, David Henry said that the company was very happy to sign with Parkson, as it represented a crucial milestone in the development of the World Trade Centre Danang as a whole.

“This truly unique development will not only be the largest modern retail facility in central Vietnam, but the first-ever across Vietnam to combine a traditional shopping mall with a multi-floor department store,” Henry said.

Concept planning has already started, with a delivery date planned for the second quarter of 2013.

“We are also in the final stages of negotiation with a major international hypermart operator that will occupy the first floor of the shopping mall adjoining the Parkson centre, as well as notable cinema and entertainment operators. Together, they will create one of the top lifestyle and destination shopping spots in Vietnam,” David said.

The complex adjoins Azura, a 32-storey luxury apartment development which launched sales in early 2010 under the VinaLiving brand.

To date, over 30 per cent of the project has sold and, as one of only a few Danang projects still under construction, remains on schedule for completion by the second quarter of 2012.

“The VinaLiving brand promise is quality and value without compromise. By offering our clients a modern retail centre literally at their doorstep, we are setting a new standard for an integrated lifestyle destination with shopping, dining and recreation opportunities that will rival those in other major Asian cities,” David said.

By Bich Ngoc

vir.com.vn

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