US architecture, urban planning firm sets sights on Viet Nam growth

Sunday, May 03, 2020

US architecture and urban planning firm JERDE is seeking to build new partnerships in Viet Nam and its neighbouring countries.

State agency or company should manage apartment buildings in Ha Noi: expert

Saturday, Dec 21, 2019

An enterprise or the State agency should be responsible for the management of apartment buildings and the building’s maintenance fund with the participation of representatives including residents, investors and local management agencies.

World Bank offers new credit to develop urban centres

Thursday, Jun 13, 2019

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday approved a US$194.36 million credit to help four secondary cities in Viet Nam build critically-needed municipal infrastructure and strengthen urban planning.

Vingroup wins three prizes in VUPA

Sunday, Apr 28, 2019

The real estate developer Vingroup Thursday won three honours at the Viet Nam Urban Planning Awards (VUPA) ceremony.

Pricey land reveals HN planning faults

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018

A billboard offering 5.3sq.m of land for VND20 billion (US$870,000) that hung on Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District, at the end of last month was yet more proof of Ha Noi’s urban planning problems.

Developers should lead planning: experts

Saturday, Mar 10, 2018

The Government should acknowledge the significant role developers play in the real estate market and in city planning, experts have said.

HCM City needs freedom to grow

Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017

Deputies told the National Assembly on Monday that HCM City should have more autonomy in urban planning, building infrastructure, investment and the management of revenue for public servants’ payroll. They said this was the key for the southern city to...

Experts meet for urban planning development workshop

Thursday, Apr 23, 2015

Urban planning experts and architects gathered on April 23 in HCM City for a workshop on urban planning to adapt to climate change.