District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the biggest urban development areas in Southeast Asia. The show case redevelopment project is the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, which is touted to become the new central business district of Ho Chi Minh City. New cities are usually built far from the city centre. […]
Vietnam
Saigon construction update – what to expect in 2019
2018 was a mixed bag for development in Saigon. On the one hand the Vinhomes Central Park project was completed, with Landmark 81 becoming the tallest tower in Vietnam. At 461.5 metres it claimed the title of being the tallest building in Southeast Asia, overtaking the Petronas Twin Towers by 9.5 metres. It was also […]
A list of ideas to improve Saigon
Having been based in Ho Chi Minh City for several years I’ve taken a deep interest in matters of urban development. It’s a fascinating time to be here, to see a city undergo such a transformation. As part of my business I also get to travel throughout the year to other big cities of Asia. […]
Never built projects in Saigon
With so many construction projects underway in Saigon (alongside many stalled projects), there are also many projects that never were. In the process of researching current and future construction projects, I unearthed some interesting (and some horrifying) projects that were never built. This list contains some of the most notable unbuilt buildings of Ho Chi […]
Lost heritage of old Saigon
Saigon has been developing at a rapid pace with construction projects dotting the skyline, and more planned in the coming years. While modern buildings are welcome and overdue, some of these projects are being built at the cost of heritage buildings. This is a problem that has played out before in cities across the world. […]
Future Nha Trang – the city resort of Vietnam
Nha Trang a coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, about 450 km northeast of Saigon. It’s similar to Da Nang in that it’s a fully-fledged city next to a resort-quality beachfront. And like Da Nang it’s also experiencing a property boom, with new towers lining the seafront, making it into a mini […]
Future Da Nang – Vietnam’s up-and-coming city by the sea
Of all the cities in Southeast Asia, I see Da Nang as the one with the most potential for transformation from a provincial city to a global destination. Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam, roughly halfway between Hanoi and Saigon. Being located in central Vietnam makes it an attractive base for businesses […]
Endangered heritage buildings in Saigon
Heritage buildings in Saigon have been knocked down at an alarming rate, so this page will be noting buildings that are in most in trouble. This page is a work in progress that will be continually added to. Please email for more suggestions or photo contributions. District 1 Address: 59-61 Ly Tu Trong (corner Dong […]
Stalled/abandoned construction projects in Saigon
While there has been a building boom that is transforming Saigon, there is also a large collection of stalled and abandoned construction projects. These projects range from stalling at the starting gate, to being almost finished and then abandoned for various reasons. This is a look at some of the most prominent unfinished structures in […]
Future Saigon – a list of major projects planned for Saigon
This is a list of projects that have been proposed over the years that have not begun construction. These buildings range from pipe dreams, to projects that are about to start. Once a project begins it will be moved to the under construction page. 23 Le Duan, District 1 Location: 23 Le Duan, District 1, […]
