Shopping
In recent years, shopping malls appearing in Vietnam have significantly increased, both in quantity and quality. They are present almost everywhere around the country, not only in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh but also in small provinces like Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, and Binh Duong. It is to say that the density of shopping malls in Vietnam is higher and higher.
Vincom - one of the biggest shopping malls in Vietnam
Vincom is the common name for the chains of top Vietnam shopping malls under the management of the Vincom Retail Joint Stock Company founded in 2002. After the merger into Vingroup Joint Stock Company, it became the biggest corporation in Vietnam as well as Southeast Asia. After 20 years of operation, Vincom is currently monitoring 72 properties in Vietnam, scattered in 44 cities and provinces, with 4 sub-brands namely: Vincom Center, Vincom Mega Mall, Vincom Plaza and Vincom+. They are designed to target different customers, helping the company dominate the whole retail market in this country.
Lotte - one of the most famous shopping malls in Vietnam
Lotte commercial centres are founded and developed by Lotte Corporation, a multinational corporation with head offices in Korea and Japan. Currently, Lotte has been present in 22 countries around the world and is the business with the 5th biggest asset in the country of ginseng. The first Lotte shopping centre in Vietnam is Lotte Mart Nam Saigon built in 2008, located in district 7, Ho Chi Minh city, which is the head office of Lotte Mart Vietnam. By the temporary (2022), Lotte malls in Vietnam have established 13 branches in 9 cities and provinces, namely Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong Province, Dong Nai province, Vung Tau city, Nha Trang city, Phan Thiet province, Can Tho city, Danang city).
AEON - one of the most famous malls in Vietnam
The name “AEON Mall” makes a lot of people refer to one of the long-term retailers in Japan. Currently, the corporation has expanded its scale to the global market with 179 joint ventures inside and outside the country. The first AEON Mall to appear and be put into service in Vietnam was AEON Tan Phu Celadon in 2014. After nearly a decade, there are 7 ones established in Hanoi, Hai Phong city, Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong province. “AEON” means “everlasting” in Latin, therefore the satisfaction of the customers is always the centre of services. Products sold at these AEON malls in Vietnam are mainly essential for living, at affordable prices and very diverse. What people like most are sushi and sashimi, which are processed with the original recipe, giving the original taste of the dish that has made the name of Japanese cuisine.
Diamond Plaza
The construction of Diamond Plaza commenced in 1999 and finished in 2000. It is known as the first shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh city. This is one of the oldest shopping malls in Vietnam which is located right at the back of the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon - quite convenient for visiting. Diamond Plaza is one of the first buildings in Saigon to have a steel structure, integrated with an automatic management system, computerized telecommunication system and fire protection, hence judged as the safest building in the centre of the city.
Crescent Mall
Crescent Mall has an attractive architecture that makes it stand out from the majority of shopping malls in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh city. With a unique crescent shape, it is compared to famous commercial centres in Hongkong, Singapore and other countries in Asia. Put into service in 2011, it is seen as the first shopping mall in Vietnam to live up to international standards. Currently, the mall is supplying approximately 134 retail outlets distributed on 5 large floors. Besides, there is a cluster of 8 cinemas, a food area with a capacity of more than 1000 seats, and a fashion zone including well-known brands from Vietnam and other countries.