Local materials and cultural identity

We believe that architecture should not only serve functional and aesthetic needs but also embody the cultural narratives and material heritage of the places in which it stands.  Our approach to design is deeply rooted in contextual sensitivity – drawing inspiration from the local environment, traditions, and communities to create spaces that are authentic, sustainable,

The Great Bay Strategy: Ho Chi Minh City’s Path to Global Port Status

For years, Can Gio has represented the furthest point Ho Chi Minh City could stretch toward the ocean. Across the water in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, industrial zones, ports, and oil and gas infrastructure have taken shape, but as isolated clusters. Provincial merger would allow Ho Chi Minh City’s boundaries to embrace the entire Ganh

Real estate database: key to curbing speculation

The Ministry of Finance recently proposed a 20% capital gains tax on property transactions to combat speculation. What lessons from international markets can guide Vietnam toward an effective policy framework? In a conversation with VnExpress, Dzung Do Nguyen, CEO of enCity, outlined how Singapore leverages tax policy to control real estate markets, deter speculation, and

Smart management, smart partnering: the road ahead for Vietnam’s local government

I once participated in a project aimed at addressing lead water contamination in Malden, Massachusetts, a city of approximately 70,000 residents. Our mission was to map heavily contaminated areas and propose a phased action plan. Working alongside local officials, we integrated lead contamination maps, hosted on an accessible online platform, with spatialized demographic data including

enCity wins Gold at National Urban Planning Awards

The National Urban Planning Awards (VUPA), organized by the Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association, recognize exceptional planning projects that demonstrate creativity, innovation, quality, and positive social impact. enCity Urban Solutions has distinguished itself as one of the few organizations to receive two prestigious awards at VUPA 2024, both of which were approved by the

Transforming Food Security in the Maldives

The “Green and Resilient Rural Recovery through Agri-Food System Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region” project aims to enable increased domestic food production and increase food resiliency in the Maldives. enCity, working together with Agritecture, a leading consultant in urban and controlled environment agriculture, proposed a comprehensive strategy package, including protected farming systems, hydroponic

One vision, two frontiers: cities and soil

Dzung Do Nguyen, co-founder of enCity Urban Solutions and enfarm Agritech, recently appeared on Quest Ventures’ “Questions With” podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey. In this edited conversation, he reflects on how early dreams of meaningful innovation inspired him to transform the urban landscapes of Southeast Asia—and now, the agricultural fields. His expertise in planning,

The missing link in Vietnam’s aviation ambitions

By 2030, an estimated 5 to 7.5 million passengers will need to move between these two hubs each year. As Vietnam’s aviation sector prepares for unprecedented growth, two airports in the south—Tan Son Nhat and the emerging Long Thanh—are positioned to serve millions of passengers annually in a complementary partnership. However, a 40-kilometer gap between