HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 September 2026 - For global citizens, a vote for a city can be a vote for the kind of future they want to build. For Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, that future is one where urban life and nature are designed to thrive together, a pioneering model of urban growth that has earned the development recognition from New7Wonders as the first Official Participant worldwide in its "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign. Three Pillars of a Distinctive Candidate The recognition highlights a vision of urban development that future generations can inherit and build upon. With expansive green spaces, nature-integrated landscapes and environmentally responsible solutions, Vinhomes Green Paradise is setting a new benchmark for communities that live in harmony with nature. As the first project New7Wonders has recognized as an Official Participant, Vinhomes Green Paradise also underscores the international scale and ambition of a development conceived as a blueprint for 21st-century cities. Under the New7Wonders evaluation framework, Vietnam's representative stands out across three core pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart Cities and People-Centered Development. On Environment & Nature, the project draws on a rare coastal setting: it fronts the sea in Can Gio and borders the 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Spanning 2,870 hectares with a building density of just 16%, the development devotes a substantial share of its land to greenery and water, anchored by the 800-hectare natural saltwater Lagoon Lake at the heart of the urban area. On Smart Cities, Vinhomes Green Paradise integrates the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and artificial intelligence into urban management, operations and environmental monitoring, creating a modern, safe and well-run urban environment. The third pillar, People-Centered Development, reflects the project's philosophy of placing people at the heart of urban development. It takes shape in an integrated ecosystem of internationally oriented healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports and entertainment. Future residents will have access to world-class healthcare through Vinmec's collaboration with Cleveland Clinic of the United States; international-standard education through Vinschool and the U.K.'s Brighton College; premium senior living through Vin New Horizon; and a diverse range of cultural and leisure amenities, including the 7-hectare Blue Waves Theatre, two 18-hole golf courses designed by firms associated with Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones II, the 122-hectare seaside VinWonders complex and Cosmo Bay, an integrated dining, shopping and nightlife destination. Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign, said Vinhomes Green Paradise fulfills the campaign's key criteria and reflects the pioneering mission of a leading Asian corporation that is proactively delivering on its ESG commitments, and going beyond them, across many areas of its operations. He described the award of the first Official Participant certification as a symbolic moment for the campaign as a whole, and an opportunity to witness an exceptional urban environment taking shape, where nature, people and technology are integrated and elevated in harmony. From Global ESG Standards to Regenerating Forests What sets Vinhomes Green Paradise apart at its core is a development strategy that reaches beyond conventional sustainability frameworks. Rather than stopping at compliance with global ESG standards, the project is pioneering an enhanced ESG++ framework built on five pillars: Environmental, Social, Governance, Regeneration and Climate Adaptation. This green vision is embedded from the construction stage onward. One example is K-DPM, a technology that transforms soft soil and dredged sediment into durable fill material, helping reduce indirect emissions and pollution while curbing reliance on natural sand extraction. Once operational, the urban system is designed for comprehensive decarbonization, with a target of sourcing 100% of its electricity from clean energy, including offshore wind farms located 20 kilometers off the coast, complemented by solar power and battery energy storage systems. Internal mobility is also designed around a net-zero-emission model, combining electric cars, motorcycles, buses and bicycles with electric boats, alongside a high-speed rail connection linking the development directly to central Ho Chi Minh City. Beyond environmental compliance, Vinhomes Green Paradise places strong emphasis on conserving and regenerating native ecosystems while supporting Ho Chi Minh City's broader climate-adaptation strategy. A Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to...