Vietnam's Vinhomes is preparing to export its integrated mega-city model to five international markets, a move that could reshape how rapidly urbanizing regions address infrastructure deficits. The company's flagship project, Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, has advanced to the global vote of New7Wonders' "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign after being the first project recognized as an Official Participant. This recognition underscores the model's potential as a new kind of "Made in Vietnam" export, following in the footsteps of VinFast's technological achievements.
Vinhomes, Vietnam's leading real estate developer, has brought 32 projects and urban developments into operation, serving hundreds of thousands of residents. Its integrated townships, typically larger than 300 hectares, are designed as self-contained economies that deliver homes alongside commercial, educational, healthcare, transportation, and public infrastructure from the outset. This approach contrasts with many fast-growing cities where housing precedes essential services by years, leading to long commutes and diminished quality of life. The company now has projects and development plans in Congo, India, Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, signaling a significant expansion beyond its domestic market.
The global urbanization wave makes this model increasingly relevant. According to the United Nations' World Urbanization Prospects 2025, cities are home to 45% of the world's 8.2 billion people, more than double the 20% share in 1950, and are projected to absorb two-thirds of global population growth by 2050. Vinhomes' integrated approach addresses this challenge by ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with residents. U.S. market data supports the model's effectiveness: Zonda's Master Plan Outlook found that master-planned communities averaged 2.3 home sales per month in the third quarter of 2025, compared with 2.1 for standalone communities, with the gap widening to 51% in the entry-level segment below $300,000. Additionally, Cushman & Wakefield research showed that median household incomes in master-planned communities were 38% higher than in surrounding areas, attracting premium retail and services.
Vinhomes Green Paradise exemplifies the model's human-centric design. Spanning 2,870 hectares with just 16% construction density, it reserves most land for greenery and water, including an 800-hectare natural seawater lagoon and 121 kilometers of shoreline. It sits beside the UNESCO-recognized 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. The project stands out across New7Wonders' three pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart City, and Human-Centric Development. Once the planned Ben Thanh–Can Gio rail line, designed for speeds up to 350 km/h, is complete, travel from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to the coast is expected to take about 13 minutes, bringing coastal homes within daily commuting range. By road, with the Can Gio Bridge and widened Rung Sac Boulevard, the drive should take around 35 minutes.
The development is designed for all generations. Children can enjoy paddleboarding, cycling, and the 122-hectare VinWonders with 280 attractions and 30 daily shows, while Young Paradise Hub nurtures talents in technology and arts. Grandparents can stroll through 370 parks, unwind at Retreat Hub's thermal mineral waters, and share experience at the Wisdom Academy. Shared moments include sunsets on the lagoon, fireworks over the bay, and evenings at the Song Xanh theater.
As Vinhomes expands its model internationally, it aims to create places where people choose to live, work, and return. For more information, visit https://vinhomes.vn/en. This announcement was distributed by Media OutReach Newswire.
