Within the framework of the Real Estate Forum 2019: Investment Trends, on the morning of May 16, Business Forum Newspaper held the Most Livable Projects 2019 award ceremony.
Aiming towards a high quality of life with livable housing projects for all residents, under the guidance of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and with consultation from leading Vietnamese real estate experts, Business Forum Newspaper conducted the voting program for MOST LIVABLE PROJECTS.
Attending the forum were leaders of ministries, departments, VCCI, top real estate and building material experts, alongside enterprises, entrepreneurs, representatives from the Real Estate Association, Real Estate Brokerage Association, Hanoi Real Estate Club, real estate investors, and press correspondents...
Distinguished guests included: Mr. Nguyen Tran Nam – Former Deputy Minister of Construction, Chairman of the Vietnam Real Estate Association; Mr. Nguyen Manh Khoi – Deputy Director of the Housing and Real Estate Market Management Bureau, Ministry of Construction; Mr. Nguyen Van Phung – Director of Large Enterprise Tax Management Department, General Department of Taxation; ...
Selection Council for the Most Livable Projects 2019 Voting Program included: Professor Dang Hung Vo – Former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment; Mr. Nguyen Manh Ha – Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Real Estate Brokers; Mr. Do Viet Chien – Secretary General of Vietnam Real Estate Association; Mr. Pham Thanh Tung – Chief of Central Office, Vietnam Association of Architects; Mr. Tran Minh Tung – Deputy Head of Civil Architecture Department, National University of Civil Engineering.
Representing VCCI leadership: Dr. Vu Tien Loc – Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Representing the Organizing Committee: Mr. Pham Ngoc Tuan – Editor-in-Chief of Business Forum Newspaper; Mr. Nguyen Linh Anh – Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Business Forum Newspaper.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of VCCI, noted that while much discussion centers around Industry 4.0, overseas discourse emphasizes the digital era, and Japan envisions Society 5.0. To realize Society 5.0—the most advanced social framework—5G networks serve as the core, and smart city development acts as the main driver. Therefore, urbanization and smart city construction will serve as primary engines for future growth.
“However, we need more than just smart cities. Because smart cities focus primarily on technological aspects, missing the core element: humanity,” Dr. Vu Tien Loc emphasized.
According to the VCCI Chairman, a livable city or urban area is not merely a place to reside, but a living space that is beautiful, smart, humane, highly safe, convenient, community-friendly, and family-oriented.
“A livable home is not just a shelter where 'every storm stops behind the door', but a home where 'a storm of love' ignites. We must create living spaces that offer safety, convenience, and true happiness. This is the requirement for a livable environment—nurturing hardware and software, soul and body, connecting society, family members, and inner well-being,” Mr. Loc highlighted.
Particularly, the VCCI Chairman expressed hope that the trend of discussing smart cities will evolve into livable cities, as a smart city forms one part of a livable city. Ultimately, livability adapts to the needs and conditions of every social class—a small house, a neighborhood, or a locality must all be built into livable spaces, leading toward a livable nation built on values beyond technical infrastructure.
Representing developer Trungnam Land, Mr. Huynh Hai Son – General Director received the “Most Livable Project 2019” certificate for Golden Hills Eco-Urban Area.
