The HCM City People’s Council approved a resolution on the investment policy for a central city square and administrative centre project, with a total estimated cost of about 29.59 trillion VND ($1.13 billion), during its second session on April 18.

Vietnam has set an ambitious target to develop at least five cities of international standing by 2045, as part of a broader strategy to modernize and sustainably transform its urban system.

As congestion intensifies, Hanoi must decide whether to reshape its urban core by moving universities beyond the city center.

Industry insiders said the country’s urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.

As Hanoi widens key urban arteries, the real challenge lies in reorganizing space to avoid repeating old congestion cycles.

Passenger train services through central Hanoi will be scaled back and freight trains diverted away from the inner city under a plan agreed by the capital city's authorities and the Ministry of Construction.

After more than 90 days of renovation, the green “quiet space” at 1 Ly Thai To has been reborn as a place of reflection and humanity in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi begins construction of two large-scale multi-purpose urban zones to support relocation and sustainable growth.

Hanoi’s strategy to relocate 860,000 inner-city residents can only succeed if livelihoods and infrastructure go hand-in-hand, urban planning experts caution.

A 100-year blueprint for the capital envisions a strategic restructuring of the city, tackling long-standing issues while paving the way for sustainable development.

The capital city is preparing for one of the largest urban restructuring efforts in its history, targeting inner-city density and unlocking new growth.

As part of adjustments to the Capital’s master plan with a 100-year vision, Hanoi has proposed urban restructuring and inner-city population decongestion, with plans to relocate more than 860,000 people during the 2026–2045 period.

Hanoi’s recent moves haven’t yet resolved the deep-rooted difficulties of a city with nearly 9 million residents. But they mark something important: the city has begun confronting its toughest urban bottlenecks directly.

Spanning nearly 50,000 hectares, these five strategic developments are set to reshape Hanoi’s urban landscape from 2026 to 2035.

While awaiting future investment decisions, the former site of the Phan Dinh Phung Sports Arena - one of the last remaining “golden land” plots in downtown Ho Chi Minh City - has been converted into a public park, ending nearly a decade of neglect.

Hanoi has officially revoked the decision to convert land use at 11–13 Nguyen Chi Thanh in Giang Vo Ward, marking the end of a long-stalled high-rise development project on one of the city's most valuable land plots.

The new master zoning plan along a 40-km stretch of the Red River targets a population of up to 350,000 by 2045, with a bold vision for urban renewal and flood resilience.

With a total investment of more than 145 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD), the highlight of the project is a stadium with up to 70,000 seats, featuring a retractable roof and one of the most advanced air-conditioning systems currently available.

After decades of anticipation, the long-stalled Binh Quoi – Thanh Da peninsula project in Ho Chi Minh City is finally moving toward realization, as city authorities formally issue an open call for strategic investors.