A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 19 to announce the implementation of Sanrio Hello Kitty World Hanoi by BRG project - the first entertainment complex by the group in Southeast Asia.
Hanoi (VNA) - A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 19 to announce the implementationof Sanrio Hello Kitty World Hanoi by BRG project - the first entertainmentcomplex by the group in Southeast Asia.
Addressingthe event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen The Hungsaid this is not only an important milestone in the development of the BRG and Sanriogroups in Vietnam, but also the joy of Hanoi when the first time an in-door parkmeeting international standards with world-famous brand is built in Hanoi.
Oncecompleted and put into operation in 2021, it will provide another amusement parkfor local children.
Hung said the municipal authorities will create favourable conditions forinvestors to effectively implement the project.
Investors were required to focus on completing procedures related to investment,land and construction, especially accelerating the progress to soon completethe project, contributing to the socio-economic development of the capitalcity.
The BRG Group has teamed up with Japan’s Sanrio Group to bring attractivecartoon characters owned by Sanrio to Vietnam in the project.
Sanrio Hello Kitty World Hanoi project will cover an area of nearly 30,000 sq.min Tay Ho district. It will feature characters and interesting games in largespaces, providing children and visitors with an opportunity to enjoy high-end productsand services from BRG Group in line with Sanrio's international standards.
The park is expected to receive about 1 million visitors per year.-VNA
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At the event (Source: congthuong.vn) 
