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Vinhomes' 6,200-Hectare Ha Long Bay Project: Evolving the Concept of Urban Scale

HA LONG, VIETNAM -  Media OutReach Newswire - 4 August 2026 - Vinhomes has outlined the master plan for Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, an integrated urban development spanning approximately 6,200 hectares beside the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. It is the company's largest urban development to date, marking a shift in how success in city-building is measured: not by the size of the land developed, but by the value every hectare delivers to the people who live there. 
             
       An illustration of Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long's master plan.     
     
 For decades, the size of a master planned community has been one of the industry's clearest measures of ambition. Across many markets, developments spanning 2,500 acres or more are regarded as large scale projects, distinguished by their mix of housing, retail, schools, parks and lifestyle amenities  (1). 
  Today, as cities confront mounting pressure from climate change, population growth and changing patterns of mobility, urban development is being judged by a different standard. The OECD notes that future cities must do more than expand. They must connect people to jobs and services, strengthen climate resilience and integrate nature into the fabric of urban infrastructure  (2). 
  Positioned along the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh Expressway, at the intersection of northern Vietnam's tourism, industrial and logistics corridors, Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long is planned not as a residential complex but as a fully integrated city, bringing together world-class housing, public services, commerce and ecological infrastructure within a single connected environment. The project represents Vinhomes' most comprehensive urban vision to date, extending two decades of evolution from landmark residential projects to fully integrated townships. 
  A City Engineered for Connectivity and Daily Convenience 
  At the core of the master plan is the principle of an integrated urban ecosystem, designed to shorten the distance between where people live, work, learn and access essential services. Transportation, education, healthcare, commerce and hospitality are embedded within a single, unified environment. 
  Reinforcing this connectivity is the project's location adjacent to the future depot station of the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway, which is expected to connect residents to the capital in approximately 23 minutes, reshaping regional mobility and enabling a single daily commute between the intensity of metropolitan Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Ha Long Bay. 
  Residents will also enjoy uninterrupted views of Ha Long Bay itself, alongside clean air, expansive waterfronts and exceptional ecological quality. Residential offerings span villas, townhouses, shophouses and high-rise apartments across six major districts. 
  Embedding Sustainability and World-Class Amenities 
  Environmental regeneration underpins the development at scale. More than 2,500 hectares are dedicated to green spaces, water bodies and mangrove landscapes, including 680 hectares of naturally filtered seawater, approximately 200 kilometers of coastline and the 660-hectare Globe Ha Long Forest Park. Together, these ecological assets are designed to support biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience and foster healthier living conditions, forming the core of Vinhomes' ESG++ vision for regenerative urban development. 
  The city is organized around interconnected ecosystems. Culture and entertainment feature a 60,000-seat outdoor waterfront venue, the 3,000-seat Wonder Theatre, an 81-hectare VinWonders destination featuring what is planned to be the world's largest aquarium park, an international convention center for more than 4,500 guests, and an 18.5-hectare Vietnamese Cultural and Culinary Village. 
  Hospitality and leisure offerings include internationally managed luxury hotels and resorts, integrated casino facilities, a 950-hectare golf complex comprising 12 courses, an 800-hectare mangrove recreational park, and Wonder Marina, which provides direct access to Ha Long Bay. 
  Commerce and lifestyle amenities are centered around Vincom Mega Mall, premium outlet shopping, Vincom Collection retail streets and dedicated lifestyle destinations, creating a 24-hour retail and dining environment. 
  Sports and wellness infrastructure includes Vietnam's first purpose-built Sports District, spanning 13.3 hectares, a professional sports academy, and more than 50 kilometers of cycling routes woven throughout the city. 
  Health and education needs are met by the 14-hectare Vinmec Cleveland Clinic International Hospital; Vin New Horizon, Vietnam's largest senior living center; Golden Residence retirement villas; Vinschool campuses; an American international school; and Wonder Young Hub, a dedicated center for youth development. 
  Anchoring the city's economic future is a new central business district featuring office towers of 30 to 45 stories, designed to attract domestic and international businesses and reinforce Ha Long's role as a major economic and financial hub. 
  Setting a New Standard for Future Urban Development 
  Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long has been planned in alignment with ISO 37125, the latest international guidance for sustainable urban development, while incorporating Vingroup's ESG++ approach, extending beyond environmental protection to encompass ecological regeneration, resource efficiency, digital governance, resilient infrastructure and long-term community wellbeing. 
  Smart technologies, including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things applications and data-driven urban management, are intended to optimize city operations alongside green mobility systems and efficient public infrastructure. 
  Guided by three core principles, connectivity, regeneration and excellence, the project seeks to demonstrate how mobility, environmental stewardship, public services, commerce and culture can function within a single planning framework. Through this approach, Vinhomes underlines its commitment to developing integrated urban environments designed for long-term sustainability. 
  
  
   1.    https://www.newhomesource.com/learn/all-about-master-planned-communities/     
  2.    https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/12/integrated-urban-policy-to-achieve-the-sdgs_e1bb165d/ada07311-en.pdf 
  
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About Vinhomes
Vinhomes is Vietnam's largest residential real estate and integrated township developer. The company pioneers the development of synchronized, modern large-scale townships, delivering premium living standards and unlocking sustainable investment opportunities for domestic and international clients.

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HDBank secures record international syndicated social loan in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM -  Media OutReach Newswire - 3 August 2026 - The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) on July 30 signed a US$721 million international syndicated social loan with the Asian Development Bank, Standard Chartered and other international financial institutions, marking the largest international syndicated social loan ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation. 
             
       Dr Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of HDBank's Board of Directors, speaks at the signing ceremony, noting that the US$721 million syndicated social loan opens up new resources to support sustainable development and financial inclusion in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of HDBank.     
     
 The transaction highlights strong confidence among global investors in HDBank and Vietnam's long-term economic prospects. 
  The proceeds will be used to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly women-owned businesses, supporting financial inclusion and sustainable development in Vietnam. 
  The facility was structured in line with the Social Loan Principles and HDBank's Sustainable Finance Framework. ADB and Standard Chartered served as joint coordinators, while ANZ, Cathay United Bank, Commerzbank, Maybank Securities, MUFG Bank and the State Bank of India acted as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners. 
  The transaction attracted strong interest from international investors, with commitments reaching US$721 million, around 60 per cent above the original target. 
  CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam said the facility is the largest syndicated social loan ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation. 
  "This achievement reflects investors' confidence in HDBank and its leadership team, and demonstrates optimism about Vietnam's long-term growth prospects and the growing appeal of the country's sustainable finance market among global investors," the CEO said. 
  Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of HDBank's Board of Directors, described the loan as a new milestone for the bank. 
  "It is our first financing facility dedicated exclusively to social initiatives, including programmes supporting women," she said, adding that the transaction recognised HDBank's long-standing commitment to community development through programmes supporting businesses, healthcare, education, culture, sports, women and children. 
  Tran Hoai Nam, HDBank's Permanent Deputy CEO, said the proceeds would strengthen the bank's medium- and long-term funding base while expanding lending to SMEs, particularly women-led businesses. 
  Earlier, HDBank had secured US$270 million in green financing and US$380 million in sustainable finance from international development finance institutions, including IFC, ADB, Proparco, DEG, LeapFrog, FMO, BII, JICA, FinDev and SMBC. 
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HDBank posts 31% rise in first-half profit, assets exceed VND1 quadrillion

HCMC, VIETNAM -  Media OutReach Newswire - 3 August 2026 - The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with pre-tax profit rising 31% year-on-year to VND13.2 trillion (US$505 million). 
             
       An HDBank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the bank.     
     
 Total assets increased 12.3% from the beginning of the year to VND1.04 quadrillion (US$39.6 billion) as of June 30, placing HDBank among the few Vietnamese banks with assets exceeding VND1 quadrillion (US$38 billion). 
  The bank delivered industry-leading profitability, with ROE of 25.4% and ROA of 2.17%. Total operating income rose 8.8% year-on-year to VND22.68 trillion (US$862.8 million), with non-interest income up 23.1%. 
  Digital transformation helped reduce the cost-to-income ratio to 24.9%. More than 94% of retail transactions are now conducted digitally. 
  Outstanding loans grew 18.8% to VND698.36 trillion (US$266 billion), with lending focused on manufacturing, SMEs, agriculture, infrastructure, supply chains and consumer finance. Total funding reached VND932.44 trillion (U$35.5 billion), up 12.1%, while customer deposits increased by more than 20%. 
  HDBank's growth is driven by an integrated ecosystem spanning banking, digital finance, securities, insurance, fund management and consumer finance, alongside aviation, real estate, infrastructure, technology and education. Serving over 34 million direct customers and reaching another 20 million through partners, this network supports strong customer acquisition and cross-selling. 
  Among its subsidiaries, HD SAISON posted pre-tax profit of more than VND804 billion (US$30.6 million), while HD Securities reported VND1.47 trillion (US$55.9 million), up 286% year-on-year, placing it among Vietnam's 10 most profitable securities firms. Vikki Digital Bank expanded its user base to more than 3.5 million. 
  HDBank maintained strong financial health, with a Basel II capital adequacy ratio above 14% and a loan-to-deposit ratio of 72%. Basel III liquidity ratios, including the liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratio, remained above 100%. 
  In Q2, Moody's Ratings upgraded HDBank's outlook to positive, while Fitch Ratings assigned the bank first-time Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings of 'BB-‌'‌, placing it among the highest-rated commercial banks in Vietnam. 
  HDBank has also secured a US$721 million international syndicated social loan, the largest such loan ever successfully raised by a Vietnamese organisation. 
  With strong momentum across its core businesses, HDBank is well positioned to achieve and surpass its 2026 pre-tax profit target of over VND30.1 trillion (US$1.1 billion), up 41% from 2025. 
  
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