{"id":3210,"date":"2026-08-26T16:29:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:29:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:29:46","slug":"vinhomes-strengthens-its-position-at-the-forefront-of-smart-city-development-arabian-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=3210","title":{"rendered":"Vinhomes Strengthens Its Position at the Forefront of Smart City Development \u2014 Arabian Post"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><\/div><p><\/p>\n<p>HANOI, VIETNAM \u2013  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> \u2013 26 August 2026 \u2013 Vinhomes Green Paradise, the 2,870-hectare coastal urban development in Can Gio, has become the first greenfield project worldwide to receive the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD), even before the arrival of its first residents.  <\/p>\n<div>\n<figure data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" style=\"display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center\" align=\"center\">     <img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/801558\/Photo.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"An aerial master plan of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, the world's first greenfield project to achieve early-stage ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data.\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 0px\"\/><figcaption class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%\">\n<p>         <i>An aerial master plan of Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, the world\u2019s first greenfield project to achieve early-stage ISO 37122 Smart City Certification from the World Council on City Data.<\/i>       <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>   The milestone reinforces Vinhomes\u2019 pioneering \u201cESG++\u201d model for the project, a framework that moves beyond traditional environmental, social and governance pillars to explicitly incorporate    <b>Regeneration<\/b> and    <b>Climate Adaptation<\/b> as core design principles.   <\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe class=\"ap-between-posts-ad-frame\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.1arabia.com\/ap-between-posts-zone-1.html\" title=\"Advertisement\" loading=\"eager\" scrolling=\"no\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"&#10;        display:block;&#10;        width:100%;&#10;        max-width:100%;&#10;        height:304px;&#10;        margin:0;&#10;        padding:0;&#10;        border:0;&#10;        overflow:hidden;&#10;        background:transparent;&#10;    \"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>   By placing the adjacent UNESCO-recognized C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Mangrove Biosphere Reserve at the center of its urban strategy, rather than treating it as peripheral landscape, Vinhomes is demonstrating that large-scale coastal development can simultaneously address biodiversity loss, carbon sequestration and long-term climate resilience.   <\/p>\n<p>   <b>A measured response to the global urban health crisis<\/b>   <\/p>\n<p>   The urgency of rethinking urban models is underscored by global health data. According to the Health Effects Institute\u2019s    <i>State of Global Air 2025<\/i> report, air pollution was linked to 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021, overtaking tobacco to become the second-leading global risk factor for death and the leading cause of death for children under five after malnutrition. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 89% of the 4.2 million annual premature deaths attributed to outdoor air pollution occur in low- and middle-income countries, precisely the regions experiencing the fastest urban growth.   <\/p>\n<p>   This reality has redirected global capital flows. Grand View Research projects the global smart-city market to reach USD 3.76 trillion by 2030, compounding at nearly 30% annually, one of the fastest expansion rates across any industry sector. In this context, the question is no longer whether smart cities are worth building, but which developments can demonstrate independently verifiable performance.   <\/p>\n<p>   Vinhomes Green Paradise has addressed this global benchmark through its Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification, awarded by the World Council on City Data (WCCD), which validates its smart infrastructure and data-driven urban governance against international standards.   <\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe class=\"ap-between-posts-ad-frame\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.1arabia.com\/ap-between-posts-zone-1.html\" title=\"Advertisement\" loading=\"eager\" scrolling=\"no\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:100%;height:304px;margin:0;padding:0;border:0;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>   Moving beyond conventional standards, the project operates under an elevated philosophy known as ESG++, integrating two commitments that extend well past standard corporate reporting: Regeneration and Climate Adaptation. Under the pillar of Regeneration, the development goes beyond traditional conservation by actively restoring local coastal ecosystems through targeted mangrove reforestation, biodiversity preservation and community environmental education.   <\/p>\n<p>   Concurrently, its Climate Adaptation strategy re-engineers urban infrastructure to proactively withstand long-term environmental hazards such as sea-level rise, storm surges and coastal erosion, ensuring the city is built for future resilience rather than simply reacting to present conditions.   <\/p>\n<p>   Community perspectives reflect the broader appeal of this approach. Ho Chi Minh City-based content creator FABO Nguyen, speaking to CNBC, described his affection for the city\u2019s dynamism alongside growing concerns about air quality and congestion. For him, and for many urban residents weighing similar trade-offs, the Vinhomes Green Paradise model offers a forward-looking alternative that does not require leaving the region, but instead redefines what a sustainable, livable urban environment can look like.   <\/p>\n<p>   <b>Mangrove forests as climate infrastructure <\/b>   <\/p>\n<p>   What sets Vinhomes Green Paradise apart from most coastal megaprojects globally is not merely its size, but its ecological adjacency. The development borders the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-recognized site spanning over 75,000 hectares, one of southern Vietnam\u2019s most valuable natural assets.   <\/p>\n<p>   Recent scientific research has revalued the role of mangroves in climate regulation. A study published in Nature Communications indicates that while mangroves account for just 0.36% of global forest area, they sequester carbon per hectare at nearly four times the rate of mature terrestrial forests, making them among the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth. According to the Blue Carbon Initiative, a single hectare of mangrove forest can store carbon equivalent to approximately 1,500 tons of CO\u2082, a figure no concrete structure can replicate.   <\/p>\n<p>   Against a backdrop where global mangrove cover has declined by as much as 67% in some estimates, Vinhomes has adopted a preservation-first strategy. The Vinhomes Green Paradise master plan limits building density to just 16% of the total area and establishes a dedicated Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund. These measures treat the adjacent mangrove ecosystem not as passive scenery but as active, natural defensive infrastructure against coastal erosion and storm surges, precisely the approach that climate scientists are urging coastal cities worldwide to adopt.   <\/p>\n<p>   This ecological commitment aligns with measurable economic value. JLL\u2019s research across Asia Pacific, based on an analysis of nearly 3,100 Grade A office buildings in 14 cities, shows that green-certified buildings can command rental premiums as high as 28% over non-certified equivalents in the region\u2019s tightest markets, with supply continuing to lag behind occupier demand. Sustainability, in other words, has ceased to be simply a virtue and has become a measurable asset class.   <\/p>\n<p>   Similarly, the global energy transition reinforces the viability of Vinhomes Green Paradise\u2019s renewable-energy targets. The Global Wind Energy Council forecasts offshore wind capacity to nearly triple from 83 GW in 2024 to approximately 238 GW by 2030, while the International Energy Agency projects global renewable capacity to grow by 4,600 GW over the same period, equivalent to adding the combined current generation capacity of China, the European Union and Japan. Against this backdrop, Vinhomes Green Paradise\u2019s ambition to run on offshore wind, solar and battery storage reflects a broader global trajectory rather than an isolated pledge.   <\/p>\n<p>   <b>A blueprint for 21st-century urbanization<\/b>   <\/p>\n<p>   Taken together, the ISO 37122 certification, the ESG++ framework, the strategic integration of the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem and the economic revaluation of green assets, Vinhomes Green Paradise presents a coherent response to a defining question in contemporary real estate: how to build cities that are both worth living in and built to endure.   <\/p>\n<p>   The project\u2019s recognition as the first Official Participant in New7Wonders\u2019 global \u201c7 Wonders of Future Cities\u201d campaign further underscores its international relevance. Vinhomes Green Paradise serves as a notable reference point for coastal urban development, illustrating how economic growth and ecological preservation can be integrated in regional contexts.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n<p>Vinhomes is Vietnam\u2019s largest residential real estate and integrated township developer. 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