The group announced its participation from the early stages of VIFC-HCMC's formation, aiming to connect the ecosystem of businesses, services, and infrastructure to serve the financial center. This role leverages SonKim Group's strengths in urban development, real estate, and commercial and service infrastructure.
Nguyen Hoang Tuan, Chairman of SonKim Group, stated that participating in VIFC-HCMC's founding aims to collaborate and connect domestic and international financial resources with investment opportunities in Vietnam. "We believe that a strong financial center will be a growth driver for the entire Vietnamese economy. Our vision is to become a trusted partner, co-creating long-term value with the center," Tuan affirmed.
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SonKim Group received the founding member certificate for VIFC. Photo: SonKim Group |
SonKim Group received the founding member certificate for VIFC. Photo: SonKim Group
During the event, SonKim Group introduced its asset management platform, SonKim Capital, with offices at The Metropole Thu Thiem. The company aims to build a transparent investment structure, connecting institutional and individual investors with domestic real estate assets. This milestone marks the group's official presence in VIFC-HCMC, diversifying financial and investment services for this ecosystem.
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Representatives of SonKim Group and founding members at the VIFC establishment ceremony. Photo: SonKim Group |
Representatives of SonKim Group and founding members at the VIFC establishment ceremony. Photo: SonKim Group
SonKim Group evolved from the Dai Thanh brand, established in the 1950s. Currently, the group focuses on three sectors: luxury real estate, retail, and asset management. SonKim Land is the real estate development unit, while SonKim Capital manages investment portfolios and financial structures for projects.
VIFC-HCMC is headquartered at 8 Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, and launched on the morning of 11/2. VIFC is positioned to become Vietnam's financial center, connecting regional and international financial networks to attract capital flows. Key sectors include strategic infrastructure, foundational industries, logistics, green transformation, and digital transformation.
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The Metropole Thu Thiem project developed by SonKim Land. Photo: SonKim Group |
The Metropole Thu Thiem project developed by SonKim Land. Photo: SonKim Group
Before its official operation, the center had been active for about a month, with initial achievements such as: establishing an aviation financial center with 6,1 billion USD in committed capital; developing a maritime financial center to support trade and logistics; mobilizing 2 billion USD for smart urban data infrastructure; and creating a 1 billion USD fund for the on-chain economy (blockchain, asset tokenization, digital finance).
Ho Chi Minh City currently ranks 95th out of 120 cities in the Global Financial Centres Index. With VIFC's establishment, the city aims to enter the top 75 by 2035 and the top 50 by 2045.
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