Vinhomes, Vietnam's leading developer of large-scale integrated urban complexes, has achieved 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). The certification positions the project to become the first mega urban development in Vietnam to pursue internationally recognized smart city status, reinforcing Vinhomes' role in shaping the future of AI-powered urban living.
The significance of this certification extends beyond a single project. It signals Vietnam's emergence as a player in the global smart city arena and underscores the growing importance of data-driven urban planning. The WCCD certification recognizes the project's baseline of urban data, positioning it to become the first mega urban development in Vietnam to pursue internationally recognized smart city certification and setting a new benchmark for greenfield smart city development globally.
Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO of the World Council on City Data and Director of Standardized Urban Metrics, emphasized the broader implications: "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."
The certification also highlights the role of AI in real estate. Analysts at McKinsey estimate that AI could unlock as much as $550 billion in value across the global real estate value chain, as detailed in their report Where AI is creating real value in real estate. 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. These findings, available in the Emerging Trends in Real Estate: Europe 2026 report, underscore the accelerating adoption of AI in the sector.
Vinhomes' journey toward this milestone began in 2021 with the LEED Platinum-certified TechnoPark at Vinhomes Ocean Park, a smart building engineered to match the operational performance standards of the world's top ten smart buildings. In 2025, the company launched the Vinhomes Resident mini-app, built on V-App infrastructure developed by VinSmart Future. The app, which has attracted more than 35,000 users, serves as a one-stop gateway for residents to manage household information, book amenities, pay bills, track handover procedures, access digital community maps, and receive updates. Vinhomes uses the operational data generated to refine its services and shape its long-term smart city strategy.
Security and infrastructure have received equal rigor. Vinhomes' proprietary SmartCity solution suite 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 that Vinhomes describes 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 of Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio is more than an award; it is a validation of a comprehensive smart city vision that could influence urban development across Vietnam and beyond. As global research confirms that AI-driven infrastructure is becoming a deciding factor in real estate value and investor confidence, Vinhomes demonstrates that thoughtfully deployed artificial intelligence can elevate quality of life. Mr. Chulse Oh, Head of AX Group at Korea Management Association Consultants (KMAC), noted: "The award of the WCCD Interim Custom ISO 37122 Smart City Certification marks an important milestone in realizing the vision of a world-class smart city in Vietnam. KMAC will continue to support the project in developing smart city solutions and implementation strategies during the operational phase."
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