Hanoi, July 2 -- Addressing the ceremony, UOB deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong expressed hope that the project, with a total investment of about US$450 million, could begin operations within two years - ahead of its 2030 completion target.

Viet Nam is a key market in UOB's Asean strategy and an important gateway for trade and investment, he noted, adding that new headquarters reflects the bank's confidence in Viet Nam's future and support for Ho Chi Minh City's ambition to become an international financial center.

The 36-storey tower, named UOB Plaza HCMC, will be built to international Grade A standards and is targeting the Building and Construction Authority's Green Mark certification, with climate-responsive design features tail...