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Around 95% of urban population access clean water: Seminar
Current urban water supply systems boast a combined designed capacity of about 13.7 million cu.m per day, providing roughly 95% of the urban population with access to clean water.
Resolution 98 and TOD: The twin pillars of HCMC’s push to become a super city
Urban experts and lawmakers share their visions for a future-ready Ho Chi Minh City driven by modern infrastructure and reform.
Hanoi breaks ground on $35.2 billion Red River scenic boulevard
The capital’s most ambitious urban development project kicks off, transforming both banks of the Red River.
Sun Group to carry out project to revamp park corridors along To Lich River
The Hanoi People’s Committee and Sun Group will officially break ground on December 19, on the Project for the Renovation, Upgrading and Revitalization of park corridors along both banks of the To Lich River.
Hanoi homeowner receives over $19 million in compensation for Hoan Kiem land
A family owning more than 421 square meters of land on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Ward has been awarded over 466 billion VND (approximately $19.1 million) in compensation to relocate for the East Hoan Kiem Park project.
Vietnam’s mega urban projects redefine living and investment landscapes
Vietnam’s mega urban projects are transforming real estate with integrated, world-class lifestyles, drawing investors and reshaping cityscapes.
$100 million construction begins on Xuyen Tam canal restoration in HCM City
Two major construction contracts worth nearly $100 million have officially broken ground as part of the large-scale Xuyen Tam canal rehabilitation project in Ho Chi Minh City, which carries a total budget exceeding $700 million.
Red River Boulevard project to be submitted to Politburo for review
The Government Office has issued a statement conveying the conclusions of the Standing Government at a recent meeting regarding the implementation of the Red River landscape boulevard project in Hanoi.
Red River mega-project expected to begin construction on December 19
On November 15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Government’s Standing Committee to review the planning proposal for the Red River landscape boulevard and the Olympic sports urban area in Hanoi.
Vietnam to develop a world-class Olympic sports urban area
The Hanoi People's Committee has approved initial plans to build an Olympic-standard complex in the capital capable of hosting major international sporting events.
Hanoi's drainage system outdated, can only handle 310mm rain over 2 days
Hanoi's drainage system is still being improved according to the 2013 plan, calculated for 310mm rain over two days, while actual rainfall reached 500mm in less than a day, causing widespread flooding, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).
Hanoi struggles to demolish unsafe aging buildings due to legal gaps
Despite serious deterioration, many old apartment buildings in Hanoi remain standing due to legal gaps that prevent forced demolition without owner consent.
Hanoi’s $12 billion riverside project faces legal and environmental scrutiny
Hanoi is preparing to launch an ambitious riverside boulevard and landscape project along the Red River, with a proposed investment of 300 trillion VND (approximately $12 billion).
Hanoi’s drainage system overwhelmed as rainfall far exceeds design limits
Hanoi’s infrastructure can only handle 310mm of rain over two days, yet storms brought 500mm in under 24 hours.
Hanoi launches urgent investment plan to combat flooding
Hanoi has approved a list of seven urgent infrastructure projects aimed at addressing pressing issues facing the capital, including urban flooding, environmental pollution, traffic congestion, and quality of life improvement.
Ho Chi Minh City turns ‘golden land’ into green space for public good
A plan to turn downtown Saigon's riverfront into green and cultural zones signals a new vision for urban sustainability.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils blueprint for future megacity
The 2050 vision for Ho Chi Minh City includes smart transit, AI innovation, and regional integration through sustainable infrastructure.
Should a monorail be built along the Red River in the north?
Planning for the two banks of the Red River requires a study of the "damages" that have occurred to the river not only in the past 25 years but also in the next 25 years.
Investors propose monorail and scenic boulevard along Hanoi's Red River
An ambitious proposal aims to reshape Hanoi’s riverfront with a monorail and landscape corridor running 84 kilometers along the Red River.
Hanoi to turn 14km of To Lich River banks into urban park
Hanoi is preparing to transform both banks of the To Lich River into a 14km-long urban park, leveraging its open space and vacant plots.
