Place-making through the opening of Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh City
First written in FY2017-Q2. 21 of 26 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-10-19.
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- FY2027-H1RaisedAnnual report
「Since opening in 2016, Saigon Centre has continued to grow. We will further develop it into ASEAN’s second-largest hub, alongside “Singapore Takashimaya S.C.,” which opened in 1993 and is highly regarded internationally.」
The role of Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh was explicitly positioned as the second-largest ASEAN hub, alongside Singapore Takashimaya S.C., in addition to the existing growth and expansion plans. - 2026-06-30AdvancedEarnings
「Since opening in 2016, Saigon Centre has continued to grow. We will further develop it into ASEAN’s second-largest hub, alongside “Singapore Takashimaya S.C.,” which opened in 1993 and is highly regarded internationally.」
For Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, the company presented the full-scale development of an expansion plan and its positioning as a prospective second hub in ASEAN. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Vietnam business, a growth driver, is making steady progress. For the Westlake Square Hanoi development project in the capital, Hanoi, the company held a groundbreaking ceremony in August of the previous year. Phase I will involve constructing a mixed-use building with a commercial facility anchored by Takashimaya, its first department store in Hanoi, and office floors on the upper levels.」
In its Vietnam business, the company held a groundbreaking ceremony for Westlake Square Hanoi and advanced to the construction phase of a commercial and office mixed-use building anchored by a department store. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the Westlake Square Hanoi development project in the capital, Hanoi, the company held a groundbreaking ceremony in August. Phase I will involve constructing a 3-basement, 10-story mixed-use building, with a commercial floor from the first basement level through the sixth floor comprising Takashimaya, the first department store of its kind in Hanoi, and specialty stores, and office floors from the seventh through tenth floors. The building has been designed to target Platinum, the highest level under LEED certification, the building environmental assessment system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. The company is proceeding with leasing activities and preparations for store openings ahead of the planned opening in autumn 2027.」
In its Vietnam business, the company held an August groundbreaking ceremony for Westlake Square Hanoi and specified plans to open the commercial and office mixed-use building in autumn 2027. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In August, the company opened its second high-quality school in Hanoi, Vietnam, as part of its school real estate leasing business. In the large-scale urban development project in Hai Phong, Vietnam's third-largest city after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, it decided in December to participate in a new residential development project in an additional block, following its participation in a block in June.」
In its Vietnam business, the company opened its second school in Hanoi and, in Hai Phong, decided in December to participate in a new residential development project in addition to its participation in a block in June. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In August, the company opened its second bilingual school in Hanoi, Vietnam, as part of its school real estate leasing business. It will continue to invest intensively in Vietnam development, which it positions as a growth driver, including mixed-use residential, office and commercial development in Hanoi and participation in a large-scale urban development project in Hai Phong, Vietnam's third-largest city after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, making Vietnam its second earnings pillar after Singapore while pursuing growth and profitability.」
The company opened its second school in its school real estate leasing business in Hanoi and is advancing its policy of making Vietnam its second earnings pillar, including participation in mixed-use residential, office and commercial development and large-scale urban development in Hai Phong. - FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Building on its track record in Singapore and success in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the company is advancing development in Hanoi in stages and expects significant returns in the future from mixed-use residential, office and commercial development projects. It will continue to invest intensively in development in Vietnam and pursue sustainable growth by making it its second earnings pillar after Singapore.」
For its Vietnam business, the company explicitly positioned phased development in Hanoi and intensive investment as the means of making Vietnam its second earnings pillar after Singapore. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Singapore Takashimaya achieved significant sales growth, supported by steady domestic demand and the recovery in inbound tourism. Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya also advanced new initiatives, including the introduction of brands entering Vietnam for the first time, and both companies reported higher revenue and profit.」
Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya advanced new initiatives, including the introduction of brands entering Vietnam for the first time, and reported higher revenue and profit together with Singapore Takashimaya. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In Vietnam, the company is steadily advancing the Starlake Project A plan, a school operation business, and the Lancaster Luminaire Project, a residential, office and commercial development business, to expand its local business base.」
In Vietnam, the company continues to advance the Starlake Project A plan and the Lancaster Luminaire Project. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Vietnam, the company continues to advance the Starlake Project and the Lancaster Luminaire Project and is expanding its local business base.」
In Vietnam, the company continues to advance the Starlake Project and the Lancaster Luminaire Project and is working to expand its business base. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In February, as the first initiative under the Starlake Project in Hanoi, Vietnam, the company opened a bilingual school operated by Edufit, its local joint-investment partner. It also decided to participate in the Lancaster Luminaire Project, a new real estate development project in the city, and is advancing business expansion locally.」
The company opened a bilingual school under the Starlake Project in Hanoi and also decided to participate in the Lancaster Luminaire Project. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, the company will use Hanoi, Vietnam, which continues to achieve stable growth, as a strategic base and expand its earnings base through steady advancement of the Starlake Project and proactive investment in the Lancaster Luminaire mixed-use development project, whose earnings stability has been particularly notable even during the COVID-19 pandemic.」
For its Vietnam business, the company is using Hanoi as a strategic base and has specified investments in mixed-use development projects, including Starlake and Lancaster Luminaire. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is pursuing further business expansion in Vietnam, where growth is expected. In addition to the Saigon Centre business in Ho Chi Minh and the Starlake Project in Hanoi, it made the local company that owns and operates Indochina Plaza Hanoi a consolidated subsidiary.」
In addition to Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh and the Starlake Project in Hanoi, the company made the local company that owns and operates Indochina Plaza Hanoi a consolidated subsidiary, expanding its Vietnam business. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Building on the performance of Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, where sales have been growing steadily, the company decided to participate in the Starlake Project, a real estate development project in Hanoi. It aims to expand its Vietnam business by advancing community development centered on creating attractive locations.」
Building on Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh, the company decided to participate in a real estate development project in Hanoi and specified its policy of expanding its Vietnam business. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya reported higher revenue as the growth of the local economy and events commemorating its first anniversary proved effective.」
Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya held events commemorating its first anniversary and reported higher revenue. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya reported higher revenue as the local economy expanded and steady growth in card membership and member promotions proved effective.」
The company has continued to attract customers to Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya through growth in card membership and member promotions. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, Saigon Centre, a commercial facility anchored by Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya, entered its second year of operation and steadily increased sales, supported by the Takashimaya Group's strong merchandise offering and hospitality. In March of the previous year, the company also acquired a partial ownership interest in A&B Tower in the same area and pursued further community development.」
The company reported sales growth following the opening of Saigon Centre and expanded its community development in Ho Chi Minh based on the partial acquisition of ownership in A&B Tower. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which opened in July of the previous year, provided a commercial environment offering the highest standards of comfort and safety in Vietnam and received strong customer support. In March of this year, the company also acquired a partial ownership interest in the A&B Tower complex in the same area and will continue to advance its community development strategy in the city.」
In addition to operating Saigon Centre, the company acquired a partial ownership interest in A&B Tower and expanded its community development strategy in Ho Chi Minh City. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, the company put the second phase of Saigon Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which opened in July of the previous year, on a firm footing. In cooperation with its joint-venture partner, major Singaporean real estate company Keppel Land, it provided a commercial environment of the highest standard in Vietnam and received strong local recognition. Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya, which opened in July of the previous year, performed steadily as its sales initiatives aimed to build the region's No. 1 brand offering, together with detailed promotional campaigns, proved effective.」
The company stated that it had put the second phase of Saigon Centre on a firm footing, providing a commercial environment in cooperation with Keppel Land and receiving strong recognition. At Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya, it has continued sales and promotional initiatives aimed at building the region's No. 1 brand offering. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Takashimaya Vietnam LTD. opened Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya in Ho Chi Minh City in July and has steadily increased sales, led by food, cosmetics, children's goods and toys.」
Following the opening of Saigon Centre, the company opened the anchor Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya and has increased sales, led by food, cosmetics, children's goods and toys. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Overseas, Saigon Centre opened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 30 July alongside the department store, and the company promoted community development centered on creating attractive locations.」
The opening of Saigon Centre on 30 July 2016 was cited as a concrete overseas example of community development through the creation of an attractive location.