Turning point here with bike ban and green urban mobility

Turning point here with bike ban and green urban mobility

Vietnam is entering a crucial phase in its urban transport transformation, with Hanoi becoming the first city in the country to announce a roadmap to ban petrol-powered motorbikes in central areas from July 2026.
Xi’s Vision for People-Centered Cities Guides Urban Development

Xi’s Vision for People-Centered Cities Guides Urban Development

China’s urban planning embraces inclusivity, sustainability, and livability under President Xi’s human-centric philosophy.
Launch of the “Green Moments - Green Actions - Green Future” photography contest

Launch of the “Green Moments - Green Actions - Green Future” photography contest

The launch ceremony for the “Green Moments - Green Actions - Green Future” photography contest was held on June 5.
Urban renewal initiatives to boost land use and growth

Urban renewal initiatives to boost land use and growth

Land expansions alongside new transport arteries are becoming a key opportunity to drive breakthroughs in real estate.
Gov’t launches plan for urban, rural system development through 2050

Gov’t launches plan for urban, rural system development through 2050

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision to launch the comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
Hanoi’s smart city initiatives claims top awards

Hanoi’s smart city initiatives claims top awards

Hanoi has for the first time won awards for smart infrastructure and smart public services at the Vietnam Smart City Awards.
Driving innovation in urban sustainability

Driving innovation in urban sustainability

The Vietnam-Asia Smart City Summit 2024 is taking place from December 2-3, with a strong focus on solutions to modernise urban infrastructure.
Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive

Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive

Vietnam’s economic growth over the past few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. In addition, the poverty rate in the country dramatically decreased from over 70 per cent in the 1980s to around 5 per cent by 2020. This significant reduction has lifted millions of people out of poverty and improved living standards across the country.
Ho Chi Minh City to auction land in Thu Thiem New Urban Area

Ho Chi Minh City to auction land in Thu Thiem New Urban Area

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced a plan to hold auctions for land plots in Thu Thiem New Urban Area on September 9.
IDICO’s green transformation towards a sustainable future

IDICO’s green transformation towards a sustainable future

Industrial and urban developer IDICO aims to build sustainable industrial park ecosystems, anticipating the net-zero trend towards 2050, as demonstrated through its strategy of developing high-quality, synchronised infrastructure
Urban system reform to aid local growth

Urban system reform to aid local growth

The central province of Quang Nam is gradually reducing pressure on the ancient city of Hoi An by developing and expanding other urban spaces.
JICA sign $290 million ODA agreement for Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Urban Railway

JICA sign $290 million ODA agreement for Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Urban Railway

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has issued a loan agreement to the Vietnamese government for Line1 of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway project.
Khanh Hoa unleashes urban development potential

Khanh Hoa unleashes urban development potential

Strategic plans are being drawn up by the south-central province of Khanh Hoa that will open up opportunities in the real estate market for interested parties, both domestically and from elsewhere.
Keppel Land and Khang Dien Group collaborate on sustainable urban developments

Keppel Land and Khang Dien Group collaborate on sustainable urban developments

Keppel Land, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, and the Khang Dien Group, signed MoU on 10 February to collaborate on the development of residential projects as well as sustainable urban developments in Ho Chi Minh City.
USAID launches $14 million project to help Ho Chi Minh City accelerate its green growth

USAID launches $14 million project to help Ho Chi Minh City accelerate its green growth

USAID and Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee launched a project to accelerate renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions on September 20.
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