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CPN & Sun Group MOU for Vietnam Retail-Mixed Use Development Study

CPN & Sun Group MOU for Vietnam Retail-Mixed Use Development Study

Matichon•Economy•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Central Pattana and Sun Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Explore Vietnam's Retail and Mixed-Use Development Potential.

  • •Central Pattana (CPN) of Thailand and Vietnam's Sun Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to study retail and mixed-use development opportunities in Vietnam.
  • •The signing ceremony took place during the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
  • •CPN plans to invest US$2 billion (approximately 66 billion baht) in Vietnam over the next 15-20 years as part of this strategic regional move.
  • •This partnership aims to drive investment, urban development, and the new age service economy for both Thailand and Vietnam.

Overview

  • •On May 28, Central Pattana (CPN) and Sun Group signed an MOU to study retail and mixed-use development in Vietnam.
  • •The signing occurred at the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026 in Bangkok, celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.
  • •The MOU reflects Central Pattana's role as a leading Thai real estate developer expanding regionally.
  • •Central Pattana and Sun Group committed to exploring landmark development projects in key Vietnamese economic cities.
  • •Central Pattana plans to invest US$2 billion (approx. 66 billion baht) in Vietnam over the next 15-20 years.
  • •The collaboration is expected to drive investment, urban development, and the service economy in both countries.
  • •This move aligns with Central Pattana's vision of 'Global Lens' growth through Retail-Led Mixed-Use Development.
  • •The partnership highlights Thailand and Vietnam's potential as future economic, investment, and tourism hubs in Southeast Asia.

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Key Quotes

ชนวัฒน์ เอื้อวัฒนะสกุล
"Beyond this collaboration, Central Pattana plans to invest US$2 billion, or approximately 66 billion baht, over the next 15-20 years, opening opportunities to develop and extend cooperation with potential Vietnamese partners to create long-term regional growth."
นอกเหนือจากความร่วมมือครั้งนี้ เซ็นทรัลพัฒนาวางแผนลงทุน 2,000 ล้านเหรียญสหรัฐ หรือประมาณ 66,000 ล้านบาท ในอีก 15-20 ปี โดยเปิดกว้างโอกาสในการพัฒนาและต่อยอดความร่วมมือกับพันธมิตรเวียดนามผู้มีศักยภาพเพื่อสร้างการเติบโตให้กับภูมิภาคในระยะยาวร่วมกันในอนาคต

Key Entities

Organization

Central Pattana Public Company Limited(บริษัท เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A leading Thai real estate developer that develops and manages retail projects, residential projects, office buildings, and hotels.
Sun Group(ซัน กรุ๊ป)
A leading real estate and tourism conglomerate in Vietnam.
Central Group(กลุ่มเซ็นทรัล)ℹ️
A Thai conglomerate with extensive business operations and continuous investment in Vietnam, of which Central Pattana is a part.

Place

Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️
A Southeast Asian country where Central Pattana and Sun Group will explore development opportunities.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand where the Thailand-Vietnam Business Forum 2026 was held and the MOU was signed.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand who was a witness to the MOU signing ceremony.
To Lam(โต เลิม)ℹ️
General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of Vietnam who witnessed the MOU signing ceremony.
Chanawat Uahwatanasakul(ชนวัฒน์ เอื้อวัฒนะสกุล)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Central Pattana Public Company Limited who signed the MOU.
Dang Minh Truong(ดั้ง มิงห์ เจื่อง)
Chairman of Sun Group who signed the MOU with Central Pattana.
Valaya Chirathivat(วัลยา จิราธิวัฒน์)
Chairperson of Central Group who was a witness to the MOU signing.