Hai Phong kick-starts int'l trading centre

Hai Phong (VNA) - Construction of an international trading centre, with
first phase investment totalling 26 million USD, began in the northern port
city of Hai Phong on Nov. 28.

The 120,000 sq.m centre, hosted by the Dong Thang-Vietnam international
one-member limited liability company, will contain trading stalls, offices
and apartments for lease, once completed.

The project aims to maximise the business opportunities that will be
created when Vietnam opens its retail market from January next year, in
accordance with its WTO commitments.

The investors have pledged that the centre will become operational within
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