GO! Thang Long Shopping Mall officially opened on 01 December 2025 with a fully refreshed and modernised façade

Hanoi, 1 December 2025 - GO! Thang Long, one of Hanoi’s most modern and sizable shopping malls, officially opened after a full-scale renovation carried out by Central Retail Vietnam, unveiling a completely refreshed and upgraded identity.

The grand opening ceremony was honored by the attendance of representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Retailers Association, and a large number of Hanoi customers.

Delegates perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially launch GO! Thang Long Mall

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Tran Huu Linh, Director General of the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development (Ministry of Industry and Trade), commended the Group’s continued efforts to expand its business operations in Vietnam. He expressed expectations for more modern retail models, similar to those that Central Retail has developed nationwide, contributing to the sustainable growth of the domestic retail sector.

Mr. Tran Huu Linh, Director General of Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development, Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaking at the ceremony

“The Grand Opening Ceremony of GO! Thang Long not only marks an important milestone but also signals a new stage of development. We look forward to Central Retail continuing to accompany Vietnam in advancing a modern retail market, especially in promoting Vietnamese-made goods across all regions, including remote areas where commercial infrastructure remains limited. GO! Thang Long is among the largest shopping malls in Hanoi and Vietnam, and its new appearance reflects modernity, prosperity, and a commitment to providing consumers with high-quality products and services,” Mr. Linh emphasised.

Mr. Nguyen The Hiep, Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, addressing at the event

Mr. Nguyen The Hiep, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, remarked: “This launch comes at a pivotal moment, as Hanoi is implementing a decisive ‘45-Day Campaign’ to stimulate production, strengthen consumption, and boost the growth of trade and services to meet the city’s 2025 target of over 8% GRDP growth. The launch of GO! Thang Long at this time is highly significant, helping expand retail capacity and support the peak year-end shopping season.”

Representing Central Retail Vietnam, Mr. Olivier Langlet, Group CEO, shared: “Today’s opening of GO! Thang Long marks a deeply meaningful milestone. After more than 20 years serving Hanoi’s citizens, the former Big C Thang Long - an iconic landmark and a part of many family memories - has now been transformed into GO! Thang Long, offering a more modern, civilized, and customer-centric shopping experience. This upgrade reinforces our long-term commitment to raising service standards and contributing to Hanoi’s development.”

Mr. Olivier Langlet, Group CEO of Central Retail Vietnam cum General Director of EBT, delivering remarks at the grand opening ceremony

With a total floor area of 35,180 square meters across three commercial floors and an investment of VND 650 billion - including over VND 200 billion dedicated to renovation - GO! Thang Long is developed under Central Retail’s multi-experience platform with “Shop – Eat – Learn – Play – Sustain” model. The mall brings together over 250 reputable brands, including long-term partners and new-to-GO! brands such as The Coffee House, Phuc Long, Highlands, Gogi, Kichi Kichi, Dookki, adidas, Li-Ning, GEK, PNJ, Canifa, GenViet, Langfarm, KFC, KUBO, Jump Arena, Lotte Cinema, etc. The development also generates employment opportunities for approximately 2,000 labours, including hypermarket staff, mall personnel, and supplier employees.

GO! Thang Long Mall spans over 35,000 m² across three commercial storeys, housing more than 250 local and international brands

To enhance a seamless and family-friendly customer journey, GO! Thang Long has upgraded a range of complimentary services, including a 3-hour free parking area, free locker service, private Mother & Baby room, and accessible restrooms and pathways for people with disabilities.

In support of small and medium-sized enterprises, the mall has also introduced a dedicated area on its second floor - within the GO! hypermarket - to showcase and promote OCOP products from provinces nationwide, enabling consumers to conveniently explore regional specialties ahead of the Tet season.

The representative of Central Retail Vietnam presents essential goods worth VND 100 million to SOS Children's Village Hanoi on the occasion of the grand opening

To mark the grand opening and as part of its community commitment, Central Retail Vietnam donated VND 100 million worth of essential goods to SOS Children’s Village Hanoi.