Tallest Buildings in Vietnam: Today and in the Future (2026)

Tallest Buildings in Vietnam: Today and in the Future (2026 Update)

Skyscrapers are often used to measure how fast a city is growing. In Vietnam, the race for height started with Bitexco Financial Tower in HCMC (2010), continued with Keangnam Landmark 72 (2011) and Lotte Center Hanoi (2014) in Hanoi, and peaked with Landmark 81 in HCMC (2018), which at about 461 m remains the tallest building in the country.

This article brings together two topics: the tallest buildings in Vietnam today, and the super-tall projects that will reshape the skyline in the coming years. It also lists the tallest office buildings that companies can actually lease in HCMC, Hanoi and Da Nang, based on SEE the SPACE data.

Key takeaways

• Tallest today: Landmark 81 (about 461 m, 81 floors), followed by Keangnam Landmark 72, Lotte Center Hanoi and Bitexco Financial Tower.
• Tallest office to watch: Empire 88 Tower in Thu Thiem, 88 floors and about 333 m, a future Grade A+ office.
• Hanoi has the most office towers above 35 floors; Da Nang towers are mostly below 30 floors due to airport height limits.

Part 1: The tallest buildings in Vietnam today

Heights are approximate architectural heights from public sources and may differ slightly between sources.

• Landmark 81: in the Vinhomes Central Park area by the Saigon River, inspired by a bundle of bamboo stems. It mainly houses a hotel, serviced apartments, a shopping centre and an observation deck on the top floors, so it is rarely an option for office leasing.
• Keangnam Landmark 72: Hanoi's tallest building and the largest mixed-use complex on Pham Hung, with office floors of about 2,200 m².
• Lotte Center Hanoi: a LEED-certified Grade A tower on Lieu Giai with a mall, hotel and observation deck.
• Bitexco Financial Tower: the icon of District 1 with its helipad, and still one of the most prestigious office addresses in HCMC.

Part 2: Tallest buildings of the future

The next generation of super-tall buildings is expected in new urban areas with large plots and planned infrastructure, mainly Thu Thiem in HCMC and Tay Ho Tay in Hanoi.

Empire 88 Tower (Thu Thiem, HCMC)

Empire 88 Tower is planned at 88 floors and about 333 m on Mai Chi Tho in Thu Thiem, designed by architect Ole Scheeren with a "Sky Forest" of elevated gardens inspired by terraced rice fields. The tower will combine offices, a five-star hotel, retail and residences, and is positioned as a future Grade A+ office. Once complete, it will be the tallest office building in HCMC and one of the tallest in Vietnam. Read more in Grade A offices in Thu Thiem.

Other super-tall plans

Several other projects above 300 m have been proposed over the years in Thu Thiem, Tay Ho Tay and other areas, but many have changed scale, been delayed or have not been confirmed. SEE the SPACE will update this list when projects receive approval and start construction.

Part 3: The tallest office buildings you can lease

The tables below list the tallest office buildings in SEE the SPACE data by city, with links to available space.

1. High-rise offices in HCMC

HCMC has fewer office towers above 40 floors than Hanoi, but owns the most iconic ones in District 1 and a new super-tall project in Thu Thiem.

• Bitexco Financial Tower: 68 floors with a lotus-bud inspired design, Vietnam's tallest building when completed in 2010; rents from about $50/m².
• Saigon Marina IFC: 55 floors and 5 basements on Ton Duc Thang by the Saigon River, among the tallest new office towers in District 1.
• OPAL Tower: 41 floors on Nguyen Huu Canh, Binh Thanh, at about $24.5/m².

2. High-rise offices in Hanoi

Hanoi has the most office towers above 35 floors in the country, concentrated in the west (Pham Hung, Cau Giay), Tay Ho Tay and Lieu Giai.

• Keangnam Landmark Hà Nội: 72 floors and about 336 m, Hanoi's tallest building, with office floors of about 2,200 m².
• Lotte Center Hanoi: 65 floors and about 272 m, LEED-certified, with a rooftop observation deck.
• Discovery Complex: 53 floors and 5 basements on Cau Giay Road at about $18 – $20/m².
• Techno Park Tower: 45 floors in Vinhomes Ocean Park, the tallest office tower in eastern Hanoi.

3. High-rise offices in Da Nang

Da Nang has height limits near the airport, so office towers are usually below 30 floors. The tallest are along the Han River and on 2 Thang 9.

• Viettel Techhub Building: 29 floors, LEED-certified, one of the tallest and most modern office towers in Da Nang.
• Vietinbank Building: 27 floors on Tran Quoc Toan at about $12 – $13/m².

Is a high floor in a tall tower right for you?

• Pros: strong brand image, wide views, better natural light and often newer building systems.
• Cons: higher rents on upper floors, longer lift waiting times at peak hours and stricter fit-out rules.
• Ask about high-zone and low-zone lifts, and test lift waiting times at 8:30 am and lunchtime.
• Upper floors often carry a premium of a few percent per floor band; compare the cost against the value of the view and image for your business.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tallest building in Vietnam?
Landmark 81 in Binh Thanh, HCMC, at about 461 m and 81 floors, completed in 2018.

What is the tallest building in Hanoi?
Keangnam Landmark 72 on Pham Hung, at about 336 m and 72 floors.

Can I rent an office in Landmark 81?
Landmark 81 mainly serves hotel, residential and retail uses. For premium high-rise offices, consider Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon Marina IFC, Keangnam Landmark 72 or Lotte Center Hanoi.

Is the information up to date?
Heights and completion years are for reference from public sources; future projects may change in scale and timeline.

See also: tallest office buildings in District 1, HCMC.

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