Publications
China’s Emerging CitiesChina’s economic growth and demographic trends point to a burgeoning demand that will require enormous investment in urban development. More and more, this investment and development opportunity will be found in second- and third-tier cities.
Vietnam RisingCan Vietnam achieve its rapid development goals without suffering the same consequences as witnessed in China—particularly urban-rural income disparity and environmental meltdown?
Urban Delta Planned for Thu Thiem Area of Ho Chi Minh CityEvolving from a small fishing village to a regional port city to a modern metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City has long been a major center of human habitation. Founded on the banks of the Saigon River more than 300 years ago, the city today includes public boulevards, narrow tree-lined streets, green public spaces, a diverse array of historic architecture, and throngs of Vietnamese in perpetual motion on rickshaws, in automobiles, and on motorbikes.
University of Southeast Asia Planned for a New Town in VietnamVietnam’s educational system has undergone a series of reforms in recent years as the country prepares its workforce for 21st-century global opportunities and demands. With a highly literate population, a median age of 29 years, an emerging middle class, and varied physical resources, Vietnam is expected to attain increasing affluence and global influence. It is rapidly becoming a major player in the world economy, as demonstrated most recently by its acceptance into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2007 and its presence on the United Nations Security Council this year.
New Mixed-Use Tower Rising in HanoiThe Landmark, a 65-story, 843-foot- (257-m-) tall mixed-use building in Hanoi, Vietnam, designed to attract international companies to the country’s growing economy, will include residential units, offices, and retail space. Designed using principles of sustainability, the tower will maximize energy efficiency in response to the city’s intense year-round climate. Six-story-tall stacked skygardens will provide an urban retreat with views of the capital city and the river Hong Ha. The project, currently under construction, is expected to be completed in 2010.