CapitaLand to develop Grade A office development in Ho Chi Minh City with acquisition of prime site in CBD
Diversifies portfolio in Vietnam with first foray into commercial property
Singapore, 17 January 2017 – CapitaLand Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary, CapitaLand (Vietnam) Holdings, has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a prime commercial site in the Central Business District (CBD) of Ho Chi Minh City to develop its first international Grade
Mr Lim Ming Yan, President & Group CEO, CapitaLand Limited said, “The acquisition and development of our first Grade
Located near the Saigon River in the heart of District 1, the towering development is set to light up the city skyline with its distinctive and timeless design; which is inspired by the iron tree, a recognisable symbol of strength, stability and wealth in Asia. The upper floors of the tower will feature lush open terraces bursting with greenery where tenants can meet, network or relax while enjoying unobstructed views of the Saigon River and the city. It is within walking distance to the city’s vibrant shopping and entertainment area, and the Ascott Waterfront Saigon – a 222-unit luxury serviced residence due to open in July 2017 which is managed by CapitaLand’s
Mr Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam, said, “As one of the tallest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City when completed, this commercial development will be the only project in the CBD with unfettered views of the beautiful Saigon River and a direct connection to the future metro line. CapitaLand sees strong potential upside in the office market, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, given the mismatch between demand and supply of Grade A office buildings. We are confident that our development’s prime address will attract top multinationals, locally incorporated foreign banks and financial institutions. Tenants can look forward to state-of-the-art office facilities as well as exciting retail offerings, including some of the city’s best restaurants and cafes, lifestyle and entertainment outlets.”
Vietnam is CapitaLand’s third largest market in Southeast Asia, after Singapore and Malaysia. Last November, CapitaLand announced plans to set up a US$500 million fund to invest in commercial properties in Vietnam; its second one after a US$200 million fund launched in 2010 which has been fully invested in the development of three residential projects in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Vietnam market outlook1
In 3Q 2016, the occupancy rate for Grade A office buildings in Ho Chi Minh City’s CBD was 98%. This translates into a 4% increase year-on-year across all office grades especially in the Grade
With
1 Savills Quarterly Market Report – Ho Chi Minh City Q3 2016