Prominent at the opening ceremony was Vietnamese Ambassador Bui Dinh Dinh, and representatives from Chinese and Russian associations and businesses.

Kowloon International Chairperson Pham Thi Yen said the centre is expected to become a popular destination for Russians, Vietnamese and other foreigners in the country.

Within the framework of the event, the Vietnam-Russia Bank (VRB) and Lotus Moscow, a real estate company, set up their branches at the centre.