Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $42,67mn children’s center in Thu Thiem

The 40,000-square-meter site in An Khanh Ward will house a nine-story building with a basement and ground floor, offering over 38,000 square meters of usable floor space. 

The center is expected to provide educational, recreational and cultural facilities for children across the city.

The main building will include four auditoriums, a multipurpose hall, six cinemas with seating capacities ranging from 127 to 175, and classrooms for arts, martial arts, and physical training. 

Additional facilities will include a swimming pool, outdoor playgrounds, and green spaces designed for environmental education.

An outdoor stage with seating for over 1,300 will host large-scale events, while landscaped areas will feature a small park and a plaza featuring water installations.

City officials said the project reflects Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to creating a modern, inclusive environment for child development and aligns with broader goals for urban and cultural growth.

“The center is a major public investment in the city’s youth and a step toward building a comprehensive education and cultural hub,” deputy chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong said at the groundbreaking ceremony.