In modern urban planning, much is said about “hard infrastructure” and “soft infrastructure” as essential prerequisites for development. In the Biên Hòa Đông Phố project, which aims to transform Vietnam’s first industrial zone, Bien Hoa 1, into a modern urban center, these prerequisites are only realized when hard infrastructure becomes “invisible,” allowing soft infrastructure to

In today’s global investment landscape, sustainability considerations are paramount. ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has evolved from a risk screening tool to an essential value measurement framework. For Vietnamese investors, integrating ESG into urban planning and design is no longer optional—it represents a core strategy for ensuring long-term profitability, risk mitigation, and value creation. At enCity,

The development of technology parks and innovation districts worldwide has demonstrated their pivotal role in driving economic growth, attracting talent, and enhancing the competitiveness of nations and regions. From Silicon Valley and Singapore to Dubai, numerous successful models have been established, offering valuable lessons for provinces and cities in Vietnam that are embarking on their

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) represents an integrated planning paradigm that seamlessly weaves together transportation, urban development, economics, environmental sustainability, and social equity. At its heart, the Metro network serves as the backbone, connecting dynamic urban districts that flourish around transit stations, creating vibrant public transportation hubs that breathe life into communities. In the Ho Chi Minh

Which major Southeast Asian city boasts the shortest average commute from home to work? Singapore, with its modern subway system? Bangkok, with its extensive highway network? Jakarta, with its Bus Rapid Transit corridors? The surprising answer is Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). While developing HCMC’s master plan, I believed the key to the city’s growth

As cities grapple with rapid urbanization and chronic traffic congestion, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) has emerged as a transformative solution delivering shared benefits for government, private investors, and communities. This model fosters vibrant urban districts with high-density development within a 5-10 minute walk of major public transit hubs—railway stations, metro terminals, or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)