At a time when cities around the world are redefining their development paradigms, shifting from pure economic expansion to sustainability and human-centric growth, a Vietnamese development is drawing significant international attention. Vinhomes Green Paradise, the megacity in Can Gio, has just been recognized as the first official participant of the global campaign “7 Wonders of Future Cities” initiated by New7Wonders.
According to the campaign’s Chairman, Vinhomes Green Paradise stands as a compelling model of a “city of the future”, where new benchmarks are measured not merely by scale or skyline, but by generations of happy lives sustained within it.
A Fully Integrated Urban Ecosystem as a Distinct Competitive Advantage
Mr. Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities,” shared his reflections following a field visit and comprehensive assessment in Vietnam, “To be completely honest, my on-site experience in Vietnam left a far stronger impression than anything I had previously read. Observing firsthand how Vingroup and Vinhomes operate their ecosystem, I realized this is not simply a real estate company, it is a creator of a comprehensive living environment.”
According to Mr. de la Fuente, Vingroup’s differentiation does not lie in sheer scale, but in the coherence and intentional design of its ecosystem from inception. “What struck me most is the seamless integration of key pillars, education, healthcare, commerce, entertainment, employment, and even retirement services. Taking Vinhomes Green Paradise as a concrete example, a resident could theoretically live their entire life cycle there.”
He further noted that globally, most new urban developments tend to focus primarily on residential components, complemented by offices and retail as economic necessities. Education and healthcare infrastructure often rely on public systems, leading to fragmentation and imbalance.
“This is precisely where Vingroup and Vinhomes stand apart. They do not merely develop projects, they design a complete ecosystem. Coupled with this is an astonishing speed of execution. I have visited numerous projects worldwide, and very few companies can build, complete, and deliver megacities of such scale, coherence, and efficiency as Vingroup.”
Vinhomes Green Paradise: An ESG++ City “Designed from the Ground Up”
If ecosystem thinking represents the philosophy, Vinhomes Green Paradise is its most vivid embodiment. For Mr. de la Fuente, ESG++ at this project is not an afterthought layered onto a master plan, it is embedded at the structural core. “This is a project where sustainability is not added at the end, but designed from the ground up.”
In his view, the essence of ESG does not reside in complex terminology, but in the ability to grow in harmony with nature and community. At Vinhomes Green Paradise, this philosophy manifests through expansive green master planning, resource optimization, smart technology integration, clean energy orientation, and electrified mobility solutions.
“Vingroup does not develop projects for five or ten years, but for multiple generations. That is a strategic approach that very few corporations worldwide possess the resources, determination, and execution capacity to pursue.”
It is precisely this long-term vision that enabled Vinhomes Green Paradise to become the first project to meet the criteria of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign, a search for the defining urban icons of the 21st century.
Green Bay: The Epicenter of ESG++ Living
At the heart of the megacity lies Green Bay (Vinh Ngoc), positioned as one of the most elevated ESG++ living standards within the development. Here, wellness is not an optional service to be scheduled. It is a default state of living.
Surrounded by an 800-hectare lagoon, with panoramic water views extending up to eight kilometers, embraced by mangrove ecosystems and characterized by exceptionally low construction density, Green Bay offers an authentic coastal living environment.
International studies suggest that residents in green urban environments may extend their average life expectancy by five to seven years. Waterfront landscapes, in particular, are associated with over a six percent increase in reported happiness compared to other urban settings. At Green Bay, these metrics translate into daily lived experience, sea breezes rich in negative ions, natural light shimmering across vast water surfaces, lakeside promenades, and expansive green parks.
As evening falls, the atmosphere shifts into a restorative rhythm, sunsets over tranquil waters and thoughtfully designed “recharging stations” that foster relaxation. On weekends, residents need not travel elsewhere for leisure, as a world-class ecosystem of amenities, including a golf course, VinWonders theme park, safari, theater, and festival plazas, exists within close proximity.
The wellness standard is further elevated by Vinmec International Hospital, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic (USA), delivering a comprehensive healthcare model focused not merely on treatment, but on lifelong health management. This marks a paradigm shift, from reactive medical care to proactive prevention and regeneration.
Equally important, Green Bay cultivates a community aligned by shared values and lifestyle philosophy, an “intangible dividend” with profound long-term impact on overall well-being.
A Symbol the World Seeks in Future Cities
When asked to distill the core value of Vingroup and Vinhomes, De la Fuente concluded, “I believe it is their capacity to create a fully integrated ecosystem, where people can live, work, study, and enjoy life in a synchronized, modern, and sustainable environment.”
And regarding Vinhomes Green Paradise, he emphasized: “Vinhomes Green Paradise is a model of how future cities can be built, integrated, intelligent, and humane. From an international perspective, I believe this is a highly noteworthy example of Vietnam’s urban development capability on the global map.”
Harnessing Can Gio’s unique ecological resources, supported by future-forward infrastructure and executed by a leading developer, Vinhomes Green Paradise — with Green Bay at its core —is shaping a new standard of living. Here, real estate value is no longer measured in square meters, but in the number of healthy, happy, and prosperous years that the environment enables its residents to enjoy.
