Phuc Khang focuses on strategy developing high-rise green buildings

Phuc Khang focuses on strategy developing high-rise green buildings

Dr. Le Thi Hong Na, Sustainable Development Strategy consultant at Phuc Khang Corporation, spoke at VIR's Sustainable Development conference on November 16.
Zamil Steel upbeat on Vietnam market

Zamil Steel upbeat on Vietnam market

The leading steel structure supplier in the region, Zamil Steel Buildings Vietnam Co., Ltd. sees a bright outlook for the Vietnam market over the next five years.
Trends influencing the premium office market in Hanoi

Trends influencing the premium office market in Hanoi

According to Savills, the office market will perform well this year with ICT and financial, insurance, real estate, and legal tenants leading demands.
Ho Chi Minh City announces eight buildings violating fire code

Ho Chi Minh City announces eight buildings violating fire code

Ho Chi Minh City announced a list of eight buildings that had been put into use without receiving a fire code certification. Notorious Carina Plaza's developer NBB Group has one in the blacklist.
Authorities to stage fire inspections across seven cities and provinces

Authorities to stage fire inspections across seven cities and provinces

From April 15, local authorities will randomly check high-rise buildings that were reported to violate the fire code, including the 17 buildings listed by Hanoi.
Hanoi decides to list buildings breaking the fire code

Hanoi decides to list buildings breaking the fire code

Hanoi is planning to announce the list of apartment buildings violating fire prevention and fighting regulations, following Ho Chi Minh City's example.
Kirby caters to Vietnam and region

Kirby caters to Vietnam and region 1

Kirby South East Asia, a subsidiary of Kuwait-headquartered Kirby Building Systems, maker of pre-engineered steel building, has marked its fifth anniversary in Vietnam with a firm position in this market.
High rise spats set to  be a thing of the past

High rise spats set to be a thing of the past

Hanoi high-rise apartment developers are set to enjoy market rate service fees.
LG’s system air conditioning solutions see significant growth in Central and South American markets.

LG’s system air conditioning solutions see significant growth in Central and South American markets.

The Carrier Corporation has dominated the conventional system air conditioning market for a century since Willis Carrier invented his air conditioner in 1902.
Falling rents mean more firms take aim at prized CBD spots

Falling rents mean more firms take aim at prized CBD spots

Firms are taking advantage of plummeting office rental rates in the southern hub to relocate.
Indonesia’s 8.7-magnitude earthquake felt in HCMC

Indonesia’s 8.7-magnitude earthquake felt in HCMC

Seismic activities of the recent earthquake offshore Indonesia has shaken some high-rise buildings in the southern economic hub of Vietnam.
Fentress Architects builds a bright future in Vietnam

Fentress Architects builds a bright future in Vietnam

Increasing demand for quality developments in Vietnam was a good excuse for world-renowned public architecture design firm Fentress Architect to visit and stay in the country.
Ministry announces energy efficiency competitions

Ministry announces energy efficiency competitions

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced two national contests for effective energy management in buildings and by industries and a media award for energy efficiency.
Green the way to go

Green the way to go

Hawkins Pham from Indochina Land, the real estate division of Indochina Capital, discusses why developers in Vietnam have started to embrace green building designs.
Building green foundations

Building green foundations

As Vietnam is actively responding climate change, it is essential to attach much importance to green architecture when planning urban areas in the country, writes Professor Dang Hung Vo, former vice minister of Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
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