Keppel Land has signed a conditional agreement with Takashimaya Singapore Ltd (“Takashimaya”), a subsidiary of Takashimaya Co., Ltd (“Takashimaya Co.”), to pre-commit approximately 15,000 sm of retail space across five floors of Saigon Centre Phase 2.
With Takashimaya coming onboard as anchor tenant, about 30 per cent of the total retail area is pre-leased ahead of the development’s expected completion in 2015.
This agreement comes shortly after the groundbreaking of the integrated mixed-use development in November last year. It marks Takashimaya’s foray into the lucrative Vietnamese retail market and is part of its strategy to further expand into Asia.
Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land, said, “We are pleased that Takashimaya has selected Saigon Centre as its choice location for its first retail mall in Vietnam. This further establishes Saigon Centre as the place to be and preferred address for quality tenants. An established and quality brand in the industry, Takashimaya will complement and enhance the overall retail offerings at Saigon Centre and HCMC as a whole.
With Takashimaya coming onboard as anchor tenant, about 30 per cent of the total retail area is pre-leased ahead of the development’s expected completion in 2015.
This agreement comes shortly after the groundbreaking of the integrated mixed-use development in November last year. It marks Takashimaya’s foray into the lucrative Vietnamese retail market and is part of its strategy to further expand into Asia.
Wong, Group CEO of Keppel Land, said, “We are pleased that Takashimaya has selected Saigon Centre as its choice location for its first retail mall in Vietnam. This further establishes Saigon Centre as the place to be and preferred address for quality tenants. An established and quality brand in the industry, Takashimaya will complement and enhance the overall retail offerings at Saigon Centre and HCMC as a whole.
“The strong pre-commitment secured almost three years ahead of completion is significant and reaffirms our positive sentiments on the Vietnamese retail market. Given our extensive experience in Vietnam, coupled with Takashimaya’s retail expertise and skills, Saigon Centre is well-poised to become the shopping destination in HCMC.”
Yoko Yasuda, Managing Director of Takashimaya Singapore, said, “With 18 years of retail experience in Singapore and its network of supply source, we are confident of contributing to a new shopping lifestyle in HCMC. The Vietnamese retail market is entering an exciting phase of growth with an increasing middle income class and Takashimaya is looking forward to participate in this emerging market. This being Takashimaya’s first department store in Vietnam, we wanted a strategic location and renowned partner – we found both in Saigon Centre and Keppel Land.”
At the same time, Toshin Development Co., Ltd (“Toshin Development”), the real estate subsidiary of Takashimaya Co., has entered into a share-purchase agreement with Keppel Land to hold 22.7 per cent stake in Saigon Centre Phase 2. Keppel Land will also jointly establish a 50:50 retail management company with Toshin Development Singapore Pte Ltd, the Singapore subsidiary under Toshin Development, to provide retail management services for Keppel Land’s projects in Vietnam. Toshin’s expertise and skills in retail mall development will ensure that we continue to adopt best-in-class approach that will ensure operational excellence at Saigon Centre.
Located along Le Loi Boulevard in the heart of HCMC’s CBD, Phase 1 of the award-winning Saigon Centre was completed in 1996 and has established itself as the preferred shopping destination and a business address for diplomatic corps, multi-national companies as well as banking and financial institutions.
Currently under construction, Phase 2 of Saigon Centre is designed by internationally renowned architect, NBBJ based in New York. When fully completed in 2015, it will stand tall at 45 storeys with seven levels of retail and dining spaces spread across 50,000 sm; 40,000 sm of premium Grade A office space, and over 200 units of luxury serviced apartments.
The proposed joint establishment of the retail management company is not expected to have any material impact on the earnings per share or net tangible assets per share of the Company for the current financial year.
by Property Report
Yoko Yasuda, Managing Director of Takashimaya Singapore, said, “With 18 years of retail experience in Singapore and its network of supply source, we are confident of contributing to a new shopping lifestyle in HCMC. The Vietnamese retail market is entering an exciting phase of growth with an increasing middle income class and Takashimaya is looking forward to participate in this emerging market. This being Takashimaya’s first department store in Vietnam, we wanted a strategic location and renowned partner – we found both in Saigon Centre and Keppel Land.”
At the same time, Toshin Development Co., Ltd (“Toshin Development”), the real estate subsidiary of Takashimaya Co., has entered into a share-purchase agreement with Keppel Land to hold 22.7 per cent stake in Saigon Centre Phase 2. Keppel Land will also jointly establish a 50:50 retail management company with Toshin Development Singapore Pte Ltd, the Singapore subsidiary under Toshin Development, to provide retail management services for Keppel Land’s projects in Vietnam. Toshin’s expertise and skills in retail mall development will ensure that we continue to adopt best-in-class approach that will ensure operational excellence at Saigon Centre.
Located along Le Loi Boulevard in the heart of HCMC’s CBD, Phase 1 of the award-winning Saigon Centre was completed in 1996 and has established itself as the preferred shopping destination and a business address for diplomatic corps, multi-national companies as well as banking and financial institutions.
Currently under construction, Phase 2 of Saigon Centre is designed by internationally renowned architect, NBBJ based in New York. When fully completed in 2015, it will stand tall at 45 storeys with seven levels of retail and dining spaces spread across 50,000 sm; 40,000 sm of premium Grade A office space, and over 200 units of luxury serviced apartments.
The proposed joint establishment of the retail management company is not expected to have any material impact on the earnings per share or net tangible assets per share of the Company for the current financial year.
by Property Report
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