Vinhomes, Vietnam's leading developer of large-scale integrated urban complexes, has secured a significant milestone: its Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio project has been awarded the Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification by the World Council on City Data (WCCD). This certification not only positions the project to become the first mega urban development in Vietnam to pursue internationally recognized smart city status but also sets a new global benchmark for greenfield smart city development. The recognition underscores Vinhomes' commitment to integrating artificial intelligence and advanced infrastructure into urban living, a strategy that aligns with worldwide trends in real estate and city management.
The importance of this certification lies in its timing and the broader context of urban development. As cities worldwide grapple with rapid urbanization, climate change, and the need for efficient services, AI-powered solutions are increasingly seen as essential. Analysts at McKinsey estimate that AI could unlock as much as $550 billion in value across the global real estate value chain, according to McKinsey & Company. Furthermore, the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, produced jointly by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, found that 75% of real estate professionals now use AI or machine learning in their operations, up sharply from 51% a year earlier, as detailed by PwC & Urban Land Institute (ULI). These statistics highlight a decisive shift toward technology-driven real estate, where smart city certifications can influence investor confidence and property values.
Vinhomes' journey toward this certification began with foundational projects. In 2021, the company brought the LEED Platinum-certified TechnoPark at Vinhomes Ocean Park into operation, a smart building engineered to match the operational performance standards of the world's top ten smart buildings. This was followed in 2025 by the launch of the Vinhomes Resident mini-app, built on V-App infrastructure developed by VinSmart Future. The app serves as a one-stop service gateway, allowing residents to manage household information, book amenities, pay bills, track handover procedures, access digital community maps, and receive updates from a single screen. It has already attracted more than 35,000 users, generating a growing base of operational data that Vinhomes uses to refine its services and shape its long-term smart city strategy. Security and infrastructure have received equal rigor through Vinhomes' proprietary SmartCity solution suite, which integrates security, infrastructure, and environmental management on a single platform. At its core is the KSVR security system paired with Smart Poles, a multifunctional infrastructure model described by Vinhomes as a first in Vietnam, combining AI cameras, movement recognition and tracking, interactive smart lighting, digital media screens, mobile charging ports, and IoT sensors that monitor energy, water, and environmental quality in real time.
The WCCD certification recognizes the project's baseline of urban data, positioning it to become a model for future smart cities. Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO of the World Council on City Data and Director of Standardized Urban Metrics, stated, "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 Vinhomes Green Paradise - Can Gio urban development project is now equipped with a powerful baseline of data designed to propel success. 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), echoed this sentiment, noting that the certification marks an important milestone in realizing the vision of a world-class smart city in Vietnam and that KMAC will continue to support the project during its operational phase.
The implications of this certification extend beyond Vietnam. As global research from McKinsey and PwC/ULI confirms that AI-driven infrastructure is becoming a deciding factor in real estate value and investor confidence, Vinhomes' achievement demonstrates how thoughtful deployment of artificial intelligence can elevate quality of life. From a LEED Platinum-certified smart building in 2021, to a digital resident platform now serving tens of thousands, to an internationally certified smart city taking shape at Can Gio, Vinhomes is building a future where progress is measured in quality of life. This certification not only reinforces Vinhomes' role as a pioneer in AI-powered urban living but also provides a replicable framework for other greenfield developments worldwide, potentially accelerating the adoption of smart city standards globally.
