12:30:24 PM | 9/14/2026
AEON Thanh Hoa and AEON Ha Long are scheduled to open in October and November, respectively, marking two of the four shopping malls launched by AEON in 2026.
AEON Group continues to announce its plan to put AEON Thanh Hoa into operation in October and AEON Ha Long in November, expanding its network in Vietnam. These are two of the four shopping malls AEON is opening in 2026, alongside AEON Danang Thanh Khe, which has been in operation since July 1, 2026, and AEON Hai Duong in Hai Phong City, which is expected to open in October 2026.
AEON Thanh Hoa, AEON's 13th GMS in Vietnam
The successive expansion into new markets in 2026 further demonstrates AEON's long-term development strategy in Vietnam. Accordingly, AEON not only expands its network but also prioritizes the development of retail formats and services tailored to evolving consumer demands and local socio-economic characteristics.
Sharing AEON's strategic vision in Vietnam, Mr. Tezuka Daisuke, Executive Officer, Chief Vietnam Business Officer of AEON, General Director of AEON Vietnam, stated: “In 2026, with the opening of 4 new shopping centers, this is the largest expansion speed ever in the business operations of AEON Group in Vietnam. Currently, against the backdrop of Vietnam's strong development, AEON is continuing to expand to provinces and cities in other regions – where a strong shift towards a modern lifestyle is taking place.”
Mr. Tezuka Daisuke, Executive Officer, Chief Vietnam Business Officer of AEON, General Director of AEON Vietnam, speaking at the event
Since officially entering the Vietnamese retail market with AEON Tan Phu Celadon in 2014, AEON has gradually expanded its network and diversified its business models. As of August 2026, companies under AEON Group in Vietnam are operating a total of 9 shopping centers, 16 general merchandise stores & supermarkets (GMS), 40 supermarkets (SM), 182 convenience stores, 71 specialty and service stores, and 2 drugstores.
Under its medium-term business plan for 2026–2030, AEON plans to allocate approximately 60% of the group's total investment capital in ASEAN to Vietnam, aiming to triple its business scale by 2030 and achieve a network of 300 stores nationwide.
The “One-stop” model at AEON Ha Long GMS, offering a diverse array of shopping and lifestyle services for the whole family
AEON is accelerating its network expansion strategy through the development of diverse retail models, suitable for the economic scale, population density, and characteristics of each locality. From large-scale shopping centers, general merchandise stores and supermarkets, to mid-sized models and supermarkets, AEON aims to step-by-step expand its presence in major mega cities, regional hub cities, and suburban areas nationwide.
Following the phase focused on development in the mega cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, AEON is now stepping up expansion into dynamic regions with significant growth potential, including Hai Phong, Da Nang, Thanh Hoa, Quang Ninh, and other provinces.
Glam Beautique is one of AEON's specialty stores in Vietnam
In 2026 alone, AEON will put into operation four shopping centers in different regions nationwide. Specifically, AEON Danang Thanh Khe opened on July 1, 2026; AEON Hai Duong in Hai Phong City is expected to open in October 2026. AEON Thanh Hoa and AEON Ha Long are the next two projects to be put into operation in Q4/2026, continuing to expand AEON's presence in the north central and northern regions.
Expected to open in October 2026, AEON MALL Thanh Hoa has a total gross floor area of 120,000 m². Inside AEON MALL Thanh Hoa is the AEON Thanh Hoa general merchandise store & supermarket (GMS), with a scale of 10,300 m² and this is AEON's 13th GMS in Vietnam. The shopping space is arranged across three shopping floors, with a product and service portfolio meeting the various needs of customers.
Expected to open in November 2026, AEON Ha Long is located within AEON MALL Ha Long, with a total gross floor area of 130,000 m². The project is designed around a “One-stop destination” concept, combining shopping, dining, entertainment, and services to suit the economic, service, and tourism characteristics of Quang Ninh.
Source: Vietnam Business Forum
