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Zero-Emission Technology Underpins the Future of Urban Living
As an economy reaches a new stage of development, the central question is no longer how fast it can grow, but how well it can sustain that growth over time. The development trajectories of many countries show that crossing an income threshold often brings complex structural pressures: Mounting strain on urban infrastructure, environmental degradation, and higher expectations for quality of life.
In this context, traditional growth models, those that prioritize short-term economic returns, begin to reveal their limitations. What emerges instead is a clear demand for development paradigms in which economic performance, environmental resilience, and social value are conceived together from the outset, rather than treated as sequential or secondary considerations.
For Vietnam, this transition is particularly significant as global capital flows increasingly favor ESG-aligned markets, and urban residents shift from a focus on asset ownership to a more holistic pursuit of living quality and long-term wellbeing. Real estate, therefore, is no longer simply a supply-and-demand equation, but a foundational platform for shaping lifestyles, communities, and sustainable urban ecosystems.
It is precisely within this structural shift that Vinhomes Green Paradise is positioned as a forward-looking benchmark, reflecting the long-term vision of Vinhomes to develop real estate on an “ESG++ from the ground up” foundation, where sustainability is not an added feature, but the core architecture that underpins enduring economic and social value.
Geography as Destiny: A Living Natural Heritage
Many believe that Vinhomes Green Paradise is a “new wonder” of modern society, bringing together a rare convergence of forward-looking planning, contemporary living standards, and visionary development. Yet beyond its scale or sophistication, its very location is a wonder in itself. It is a place where human intelligence and capability are applied not to dominate nature, but to collaborate with it, leveraging an irreplaceable “forest-backed, sea-facing” setting that cannot be replicated, while preserving, restoring, and ultimately giving back to the natural environment.
Among more than 90 submissions from across the globe, New7Wonders selected Vinhomes Green Paradise as the first project worldwide to receive the “Official Participant” certification in the global “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign.
“This is a truly exceptional project,” said Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the global campaign. “Vinhomes Green Paradise is a ‘precious jewel’, a place that is exceptional for living, working, and enjoying life. The project symbolizes the kind of cities that dare to dream, dare to pave new paths, and dare to break boundaries to realize a future where nature, community, and growth coexist in harmony.”
According to him, this spirit is exactly what the world is seeking in the cities of tomorrow.
After personally visiting the site in Can Gio, Jean-Paul de la Fuente identified the project’s geography as its most irreplaceable asset. Spanning 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise is uniquely positioned between two globally significant ecosystems. To the front lies the vast Pacific Ocean, with 121 kilometers of coastline. Behind it stretches the 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO.
At the heart of the megacity sits an 800-hectare saltwater lagoon, the largest of its kind in the world, functioning as a natural ecological regulator, a “green heart” sustaining biodiversity, climate balance, and urban vitality.
Unlike many coastal developments around the world, nature here is not reduced to a backdrop. It is treated as a living heritage, actively preserved and regenerated through dedicated mangrove restoration funds that protect not only the project, but also the ecological shield of Ho Chi Minh City.
While many global developments aim to comply with ESG standards, Vinhomes Green Paradise goes further, introducing an ESG++ model built on five pillars: Environment, Social, Governance, Regeneration, and Adaptation.
This approach reflects a paradigm shift in urban development. Cities of the future must not merely “do less harm”. They must actively give back to nature and society.
Jean-Paul emphasized the importance of this vision: “Future sustainable cities must not ‘take’ from nature, they must ‘give back,’ helping restore and nurture the planet.”
This regenerative mindset is embedded from the earliest stages of construction. Advanced K-DPM technology transforms dredged soft mud into durable construction material, completely eliminating waste discharge into the environment, a breakthrough in large-scale coastal development.
Technology as the City’s Invisible Infrastructure
If nature is the soul of Vinhomes Green Paradise, technology is its invisible nervous system. The entire megacity is designed to operate on 100% clean energy, sourced from offshore wind turbines located 20 kilometers from shore and large-scale solar systems. Transportation within the city and connections to central Ho Chi Minh City are oriented toward zero emissions, supported by electric mobility and high-speed rail.
IoT, AI, and Big Data platforms operate continuously to monitor environmental quality, optimize energy use, and provide early warnings for climate-related risks, ensuring resilience in an era of increasing uncertainty.
One of the core criteria of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign is placing people at the heart of urban design. At Vinhomes Green Paradise, this principle is elevated further: Residents are not passive beneficiaries, but active co-creatorsof the city.
The megacity features globally scaled cultural and lifestyle landmarks, including a 122-hectare entertainment complex, the 7-hectare Blue Waves Theatre with 5,000 seats, an outdoor performance plaza for 60,000 people, two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones, a 108-story tower among the world’s top 10 tallest, and the Cosmo Bay night-time economy hub.
Healthcare, education, and lifelong wellbeing are equally prioritized, with Vinmec healthcare partnering with Cleveland Clinic (USA), Vinschool and Brighton College (UK) in education, and Vin New Horizon redefining senior living. Together, they form an ecosystem where human potential is continuously nurtured.
Residents also play a direct role in environmental stewardship, participating in biodiversity monitoring, mangrove planting, waste sorting, and adopting electric mobility, becoming true “ecological ambassadors” of Can Gio.
The Wonders of the Future Are Being Built Today
For Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Vinhomes Green Paradise represents far more than an urban project.
“The project is positioned as a powerful symbol of Vietnam’s national aspirations and its determination to assert its place on the global stage. What was seen on site is only a small part of a much larger vision,” he said.
Reflecting on the impact of previous New7Wonders campaigns, he noted: “The previous two campaigns, ‘New7Wonders of the World’ and ‘New7Wonders of Nature’, both generated what researchers call the ‘Wonder Effect,’ significantly boosting the economies and societies of the winning destinations.”
Drawing a parallel with Ha Long Bay, he added that he truly believe Vinhomes Green Paradise can achieve something similar, but on an even larger scale, competing directly with iconic cities around the world.”
As Jean-Paul concluded: “If our previous campaigns celebrated the heritage of the past and the beauty of the present, then the ‘7 Wonders of Future Cities’ campaign celebrates the vision being created for future generations.”
“The wonders of the future are taking shape today through the choices, creativity, and determination of pioneering urban planners and developers.”
In that global narrative, Vinhomes Green Paradise stands as a powerful testament to Vietnam’s ambition: A city where geography itself is a wonder, where growth does not compromise the future, and where nature, technology, and humanity evolve together, creating a legacy not just for Vietnam, but for the world.
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Robust Demand Ahead: 75% of Consumers Plan Jewellery Purchases, with Natural Diamonds Leading
Self-reward joins birthdays as a key driver of Hong Kong’s natural diamond market, new consumer survey reveals
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – Coinciding with World Diamond Day on April 8, NielsenIQ released its latest jewellery gifting study. The study offers a practical guide for those who are looking for meaningful gifts for significant gifting occasions such as the forthcoming Mother’s Day. The study reveals that despite an increasingly complex macroeconomic environment, Hong Kong’s natural diamond jewellery market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, consumer intent remains strong, with 75% of consumers planning to buy jewellery in the next 12 months and 76% of them specifically considering natural diamonds.
The study also highlights a growing cultural shift towards self‑purchase and the celebration of life’s most personal moments, reaffirming that the impulse to give—to oneself as well as to loved ones—continues to underpin demand.
At the same time, shoppers are placing greater emphasis on assurance and transparency, with traceability and value‑added services becoming increasingly influential in shaping both where—and what—they choose to buy. Together, these shifts highlight a market in which trust, service excellence and authenticity are emerging as powerful drivers of differentiation.
Key insights to understand consumer preferences and behaviour:
- The Rise of the “Self-Reward”: Rewarding oneself has emerged as a key driver of jewellery buying, with 57% of consumers planning to buy for themselves. The primary reason for these self-purchases is to reward oneself (55%), followed by celebrating special occasions (33%) and personal enjoyment or collection (32%). This trend sits alongside traditional romantic gifting for spouse/partner (42%), signaling a broader shift towards personal empowerment and self-celebration.
- Celebratory Moments Top the Gifting Calendar: The most frequent jewellery‑gifting occasions are the annual milestones of everyday life. Birthdays (51%) and anniversaries (42%) remain the primary drivers for both giving and receiving jewellery, while engagements and weddings (31%) as well as Valentine’s Day (31%), continue to hold significant importance.
- Marking Special Occasions Matters Most: When purchasing for others, marking a meaningful occasion is the primary gifting driver (50%), followed by expressing love or care (36%) and the desire to surprise or delight someone (33%).
- The Informed Consumer: Traceability and Added-value Services Take Centre Stage: Price remains a key consideration (55%) when selecting natural diamonds, but consumers weigh this against the 4Cs (38%), design (37%), and certification (36%). Traceability matters to 70% of natural diamond intenders, while 80% say value-added services significantly boost their purchasing confidence.
Intrinsic and Emotional Values
The research reveals that natural diamonds are increasingly woven into the fabric of daily life and personal achievement. Consumers strongly associate natural diamonds with intrinsic, lasting qualities: 75% believe they hold their value better due to their rarity and finite supply, and 73% view each stone as one of a kind. Beyond the investment, however, lies a deep emotional connection. Nearly three-quarters of respondents (72%) expressed that natural diamonds bring them joy to wear and can be worn every day to match their outfits.
These emotional and symbolic associations are reflected in consumers’ natural diamond jewellery purchasing habits: rings (55%), necklaces (49%), earrings (42%), and bracelets (41%) emerge as the most popular categories. Mid‑sized stones (68%), ranging from approximately 0.5 to 1.49 carats, are the preferred choice. Spending tends to concentrate in the mid‑range, particularly between HK$10,000 and HK$20,000 (31%), followed by the HK$20,000 to HK$30,000 range (22%). Most consumers (46%) prefer to choose jewellery based on design rather than a fixed style, with 18K white gold the primary material choice (34%), followed by 18K rose gold (18%).
Online Discovery Meets In-Store Trust
Despite the digital age, the desire for a tangible experience endures. A commanding 75% of consumers prefer to purchase in-store, with 35% insisting on completing their entire transaction offline. Transparency bridges the two worlds—70% of natural diamond intenders cite traceability as important, underscoring the growing expectation for credible and accessible product information that reinforces the confidence of physical retail.
Strong Receiving Intentions Signal Continued Momentum
Looking ahead, consumer expectations for receiving diamond jewellery remain exceptionally high. 74% of respondents anticipate receiving jewellery in the next 12 months, and among them, an overwhelming 85% hope to receive natural diamonds. Special occasions (47%) are the most anticipated reason for receiving, with birthdays (54%), anniversaries (44%), Valentine’s Day (40%) and engagements and weddings (35%) leading the calendar. These figures underscore a confident outlook for the natural diamonds industry.
The consumer survey, conducted by NIQ from 27 January to 11 February 2026, involved a total of 572 participants aged 18-54 through various online channels. Among the respondents, 24% were male and 76% were female, with the majority (77%) being married, engaged, or in a relationship. Commissioned by De Beers Group, NIQ managed the design and data analysis of the survey.
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About De Beers Group
Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services via De Beers Institute of Diamonds and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology systems via De Beers Group Ignite. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American PLC group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.
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Bhutan’s Young Culinary Talent Sharpens Skills in Hong Kong Culinary Exchange Sponsored by Lee Kum Kee
Dasho Tashi Wangyal, an Eminent Member of the National Council of Bhutan and a member of the DSP Steering Committee, said, “Our young chefs are receiving valuable exposure at the Chinese Culinary Institute through immersion in professional Asian cuisine, modern culinary techniques and global kitchen standards. I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Lee Kum Kee for the vision, partnership and commitment to nurturing the next generation of culinary professionals.”
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About Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.
About De-suung Skilling Programme
The De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) is a Royal Project initiated by His Majesty The King of Bhutan in 2021. As envisioned by His Majesty, DSP imparts a series of short-term high-quality trainings to unemployed Bhutanese youths who have mostly completed high school and are in their early or mid-20s. These youths have all undergone the De-suung training, which is a valued-based personal development programme intended to encourage active citizenry in the process of nation-building. DSP provides short-term training in various fields to Bhutanese youths entering the job market with varying degrees of educational qualification. For more information, please visit www.dsp.org.bt.
About Chinese Culinary Institute
The Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) is one of the 14 member institutions of Vocational Training Council (VTC). It was established in 2000 as one of the Millennium Projects of the HKSAR Government. CCI endeavours to provide systematic training in Chinese cuisine for beginners and practicing chefs who wish to obtain or upgrade their professional qualifications. It also aims to elevate the professional standard and status of Chinese Chefs in order to strengthen Hong Kong’s reputation as the “Culinary Capital of Asia”. Furthermore, CCI strives to establish Hong Kong as a regional training and accreditation centre in Chinese cuisine by introducing “One Trade Test Two Certificates” system. To promote the deep-rooted heritage of the Chinese culinary art, CCI offers culinary interest courses for locals and tourists alike. For more information, please visit cci.edu.hk/en.
The ANDPAD service, which was launched in 2016, has grown into a platform for the construction Industry currently used by over 265,000 organizations and 690,000 individual users. In December 2025, ANDPAD initiated “ANDPAD Stellarc,” an AI project dedicated to construction businesses. With data and operational insight as the foundation, the company is also tackling AI development aimed at problem-solving in the construction industry.
Since opening in May 2025, the Hanoi Office at ANDPAD VIETNAM has promoted the enhancement of its development organization and DX in construction in Southeast Asia. This decision to relocate the office, which will be accompanied with an expansion, was made based on the rapid growth of the office’s organization and the expansion of demand for DX in construction in Southeast Asia.
Hanoi Office: Overview
TAISEI SQUARE HANOI
TAISEI SQUARE HANOI is a large-scale office designed and constructed entirely by TAISEI CORPORATION. The first office independently developed in Hanoi by a Japanese company, TAISEI SQUARE HANOI is positioned as a flagship location under ANDPAD’s international operations.
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7F, Taisei Square Hanoi Building. No.289 Khuat Duy Tien Street, Dai Mo Ward, Ha Noi City
■ Recruitment
Andpad Vietnam is looking for new team members. Please see below for details.
Details：https://andpad.vn/#hotjobs
LinkedIn：https://vn.linkedin.com/company/andpad-vietnam
■ About the ANDPAD Service
The cloud-based construction project management service with the top share of the market in Japan*, ANDPAD makes the central management of everything from enhancing onsite efficiency to improving management possible. Since provision of the service started in 2016, through associated development efforts that emphasize intuitiveness and ease of use and thorough support for implementation and utilization, the service has reached over 265,000 corporate users and 690,000 individual users.
ANDPAD was selected as a “2024 Recommended Technology” under the NETIS (New Technology Information System) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Details (Japanese language only): https://andpad.jp/
*”Trends and Vendor Share in the Construction Business Management Cloud Service Market” (December 2024 MIC IT Report)” (According to research by the Deloitte Tohmatsu MIC Economic Research Institute)
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ANDPAD VietNam Overview
Name ：ANDPAD VietNam Co., Ltd
Location ：3rd Floor, Dong Nhan Building, 90 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St, Tan Dinh Ward, HCMC
Representative ：Yusuke Noda
Business Activities：Development of “ANDPAD” cloud-based construction project management service
URL ：
https://andpad.vn/
■Company Overview
Name : ANDPAD Inc.
Location : Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita Garden Tower 37F, 5-19 Mita 3 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative : Takeo Inada, CEO
Business Activities : Development, sales and operation of “ANDPAD” cloud-based construction project management service
Company Website (Japanese language only)：https://andpad.co.jp/
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