Vinhomes Green Paradise Achieves Interim ISO 37122 Smart City Certification

Hanoi, Vietnam – In a landmark achievement for sustainable urban development, Vinhomes Green Paradise - Can Gio has been officially awarded the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification by the World Council on City Data (WCCD). This certification recognizes the project's significant progress in aligning its design, planning, and development strategy with international smart city standards, setting a new precedent for greenfield developments worldwide.

The certification is based on a comprehensive assessment conducted by WCCD, utilizing a customized indicators framework specifically developed for greenfield projects, incorporating the core principles of ISO 37122, one of the world's most respected standards for measuring smart city performance. This milestone marks a crucial step toward Vinhomes Green Paradise's goal of becoming the first mega urban development in Vietnam to achieve full ISO 37122 certification upon commencement of operations.

Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO of WCCD and Director of Standardized Urban Metrics (SUM), highlighted the significance of this achievement: "This WCCD Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification recognizes Vinhomes' long-term vision and commitment to developing a smart, sustainable, and future-ready urban model. The project is now equipped with a powerful baseline of data designed to propel success, providing a strong foundation for year-over-year monitoring of development goals in smart urban governance, infrastructure, technology adoption, and sustainability. We congratulate Vinhomes on this important certification milestone, a global first, setting a new precedent for greenfield developments in cities worldwide."

Mr. Chulse Oh, Head of AX Group at Korea Management Association Consultants (KMAC), added: "The award of the WCCD Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification marks an important milestone in realizing the vision of a world-class smart city in Vietnam. KMAC will continue to support the project in developing smart city solutions and implementation strategies, refining the criteria for a comprehensive smart city model during the operational phase."

In March 2026, Vinhomes Green Paradise officially launched its Smart City Certification Project in partnership with WCCD, SUM, and KMAC. The Interim Custom Certification represents the first major milestone in this roadmap, assessing and refining criteria for a comprehensive smart city model aligned with international standards.

Vinhomes Green Paradise benefits from a unique geographical setting, overlooking the Can Gio Sea and adjacent to the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, which spans over 75,000 hectares. The development features a total area of 2,870 hectares with a construction density of only 16%. Vinhomes is pioneering the project under its enhanced ESG++ model, structured around five pillars: Environment, Social, Governance, Regeneration, and Climate Adaptation.

Upon full operation, the entire urban management system will be greened, with the goal of utilizing 100% clean electricity generated from renewable energy sources and achieving 100% net-zero emission transportation. In addition to strict compliance with environmental protection standards, the project places a strong emphasis on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem regeneration, aligned with Ho Chi Minh City's climate adaptation strategy. To support these efforts, a Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund will be established to finance research, restoration, and long-term resilience initiatives, with a key focus on the regeneration of the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem.

With its pioneering ESG++ vision, Vinhomes Green Paradise has also become the first Official Participant in the '7 Wonders of the Future Cities' campaign initiated by New7Wonders. This WCCD certification further reinforces the project's commitment to advancing a smart and sustainable urban model that meets international standards, progressing toward becoming a benchmark future city for the region and the world.