Construction of Aeon Mall Can Tho in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, the largest shopping mall in the region, kicked off on April 26, according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency.

Total investment capital is estimated at VND5.4 trillion ($208.7 million).

The construction will be divided into two phases. In phase 1, a shopping center with a floor area of nearly 114,000 sq.m will be built. Phase 2 will see the construction of a second shopping center and a parking building, with a total area of 81,100 sq.m.

Phase 1 is expected to become operational within 36 months. Phase 2 will be carried out within 10 years after the completion of Phase 1, depending on the local and regional economic situation.