Ho Chi Minh City officially welcomed a new landmark on August 19, 2025, with the inauguration of the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (Saigon Marina IFC) at 02 Ton Duc Thang, Saigon Ward.

The ceremony drew the attendance of senior leaders of the Party and State, representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, central ministries, foreign consulates, international organizations, as well as executives from multinational corporations, financial institutions, and leading domestic enterprises.

The launch is part of a series of 80 key projects celebrating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2. It also marks the first milestone in developing an international financial hub in Ho Chi Minh City.

Rising 55 floors above ground with five basements, Saigon Marina IFC offers more than 106,000 square meters of floor space. Around 87,000 square meters is dedicated to Grade A office space, while the rest accommodates retail, dining, conference facilities, and premium amenities. Designed to LEED Gold standards, the tower incorporates energy-saving solutions and allocates over 30% of its area to green space, making it one of Vietnam’s most sustainable high-rises.

An LED façade and musical fountain plaza make the building a striking presence on the city skyline. Saigon Marina IFC is also the first project in Vietnam built under the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model, with direct underground connectivity to Ba Son Station of Metro Line 1.

With its central location and international-standard facilities, the tower is expected to become a hub for multinational corporations, financial institutions, consulates, and major events. Developed with consultancy from Singapore’s Keppel Corporation, it will anchor a financial–commercial ecosystem in the heart of the city.

According to Resolution 222/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly, Ho Chi Minh City is being positioned as a regional financial hub to attract capital flows and global investment. Saigon Marina IFC is the first step in this strategy, offering world-class infrastructure for financial services and innovation.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, speaking at the event, said: “Saigon Marina IFC marks the first step in building Ho Chi Minh City’s International Financial Centre – a new driving force for Vietnam’s economy, contributing to the country’s strong rise and deeper integration with the international community.”

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vice Chairwoman of HDBank, added: “At this moment, the past and present are holding hands to step into the future – from the Ba Son shipyard workers of the past to today’s engineers and experts – all connected through the will and faith in a prosperous Vietnam reaching out to the world.”

With its pioneering vision, Saigon Marina IFC is set to become not only an architectural icon but also a new “heartbeat” of Ho Chi Minh City – a symbol of economic vitality and a gateway for global integration.