Close-up of the 55-storey building about to be inaugurated at the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center

On August 19, Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated the 55-storey Saigon Marina IFC building in Ba Son, the first project in the construction roadmap of the complex belonging to the International Finance Center.

Tomorrow (August 19), the inauguration and launching ceremony of the Saigon Marina International Financial Center (Saigon Marina IFC) will take place at 2 Ton Duc Thang, Saigon Ward.

Saigon Marina International Financial Center is one of 80 key projects nationwide inaugurated and started construction to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), and at the same time marks an important first step in the process of building an International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City.

Located on Ba Son land - a place associated with the history of the shipbuilding industry and Saigon commercial port, Saigon Marina IFC owns a strategic location when it is adjacent to the Saigon River, directly connecting to key trade routes such as Ton Duc Thang - Nguyen Hue Boulevard and quickly accessing central administrative and business areas.

In particular, the building is also directly connected to Ba Son station - Metro line 1, applying the TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) urban model, contributing to reducing road pressure and creating convenience for businesses, investors, and international experts.

The project consists of 55 floors above ground and 5 basements, with a total floor area of over 106,000 m², built on a land area of over 6,000 m², and is one of the tallest towers in Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon Marina IFC is designed to be multifunctional, including Grade A offices, commercial centers, hotels, conference and seminar spaces and high-end amenities. When put into operation, the building is expected to serve about 10,000 regular employees.

In terms of architecture, the building uses a double-layer glass facade system to reduce heat and save energy. About 30% of the area is allocated for green space, notably the hanging garden from the 35th to the 43rd floors. The 9-meter-high main lobby, a system of 34 smart elevators and green building solutions have helped Saigon Marina IFC achieve LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Saigon Marina IFC's strategic location is right next to Ba Son Bridge, conveniently connecting the East and the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Not only meeting the function, Saigon Marina IFC also invested in many details to create an identity mark, such as LED system covering the entire facade, artistic light show at night, fountain and water music on campus, contributing to shaping the image of a modern financial center on the banks of the Saigon River.

According to Resolution 222/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly , the construction of the International Financial Center is a long-term strategy. Saigon Marina IFC is identified as the opening project, providing modern infrastructure and high-quality premises to serve financial, investment and international business activities in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the National Assembly's Resolution on the International Financial Center in Vietnam (Resolution No. 222) effective from September 1, the International Financial Center is an area with defined geographical boundaries, established by the Government, located in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City, focusing on a diverse ecosystem of financial services and support services.

In Ho Chi Minh City, in mid-July, the Department of Finance officially announced the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center space with a total area of 793 hectares spread across Ben Thanh ward, Saigon ward, Thu Thiem area and 64 hectares of Saigon River.

The core area of the financial center has an area of 9.2 hectares located in the center of Thu Thiem, including the construction of headquarters for management, supervision and jurisdiction agencies.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to initially invest about 172,000 billion VND in the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center.

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