Vinhomes, Vietnam's leading residential developer, is advancing a new generation of sustainable urban development through two landmark mega-projects situated at the country's northern and southern gateways. Together spanning more than 9,000 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, and Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long in Quang Ninh province reflect the company's ESG++ philosophy — an approach that goes beyond conventional sustainability to actively regenerate nature while incorporating smart urban governance and human-centered design.

Vietnam continues to strengthen its standing as one of Asia's fastest-growing investment destinations, drawing record levels of foreign direct investment and a growing community of international professionals. The country's urbanization rate, which has risen steadily to approximately 39% and is projected to continue climbing, underscores the demand for large-scale, well-planned urban environments. At the same time, Vietnam's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, announced at COP26, has elevated sustainability from a voluntary corporate initiative to a national policy priority — creating a backdrop against which developers like Vinhomes are positioning nature restoration at the core of long-term economic resilience and social prosperity.

According to the World Economic Forum, resilient, nature-positive cities are becoming essential to long-term economic competitiveness as climate resilience, public health, and quality of life increasingly shape investment decisions. The Urban Land Institute's Emerging Trends in Real Estate reports consistently identify sustainability, wellness, and resilient mixed-use communities as among the strongest drivers of real estate value creation worldwide.

Vinhomes has adopted a philosophy extending beyond conventional ESG implementation. The company contends that sustainable prosperity demands continuously regenerating nature rather than merely preserving existing ecosystems — a vision it has formalized as its ESG++ approach, combining environmental restoration, smart urban governance, and human-centered development at an unprecedented scale.

Vinhomes Green Paradise — Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City

Vinhomes Green Paradise is a 2,870-hectare coastal development in southern Vietnam, located beside the UNESCO-recognised 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. It became the first Official Participant recognised by New7Wonders for the global campaign "7 Wonders of Future Cities." The project maintains a construction density of just 16%, leaving the majority of the masterplan dedicated to greenery and water features. An 800-hectare natural seawater lagoon serves as the ecological centerpiece, and its 121-kilometre shoreline creates one of the world's most distinctive coastal urban landscapes.

IoT, artificial intelligence, and big data are embedded throughout the project's governance, environmental monitoring, and city operations to optimize sustainability and enhance day-to-day urban management. The development also integrates internationally benchmarked healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports, and entertainment into a comprehensive ecosystem designed to support every stage of life.

Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long — Quang Ninh Province

Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long applies the same philosophy at an even greater scale. Officially breaking ground in April 2026, the 6,200-hectare development ranks among the largest coastal urban projects in Asia. Positioned directly alongside UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, the masterplan prioritises ecological regeneration over maximizing built density — a notable design choice given that development pressures near World Heritage sites globally have drawn scrutiny from UNESCO and environmental bodies concerned about ecological impacts on irreplaceable natural assets.

More than 2,500 hectares are allocated to forests, wetlands, and water landscapes, including 680 hectares of naturally filtered sea, 200 kilometres of white-sand coastline, and over 660 hectares of Globe Ha Long Forest Park. The development is envisioned to pursue the newly introduced ISO 37125 standard for sustainable urban development. It features a comprehensive "all-in-one" urban ecosystem comprising six residential districts, seven globally benchmarked ecosystem clusters, a 60,000-seat waterfront performance arena, an international convention centre, and a new central business district.

A Broader Framework for Urban Development

Collectively, these two mega-projects illustrate how ESG principles can evolve beyond regulatory compliance into a comprehensive urban development framework — one designed to strengthen Vietnam's international competitiveness not only as one of Asia's fastest-growing economies but also as a destination for sustainable living and long-term investment. Rather than treating environmental protection as a constraint on growth, Vinhomes positions nature restoration as the foundation of long-term economic resilience, social prosperity, and global appeal.

Source: Citybuzz