[EDIT: District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City no longer exists. On January 1, 2021, districts 2, 9, and Thu Duc were merged to form Thu Duc City. This article remains as an archive of development that was happening in the District 2 area.] District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the […]
Ho Chi Minh City construction update – what to expect in 2019
2018 was a mixed bag for development in Saigon. On the one hand, the Vinhomes Central Park project was completed, with Landmark 81 becoming the tallest tower in Vietnam. At 461.5 metres it claimed the title of being the tallest building in Southeast Asia, overtaking the Petronas Twin Towers by 9.5 metres. It was also […]
A list of ideas to improve Saigon
Having been based in Ho Chi Minh City for several years I’ve taken a deep interest in matters of urban development. It’s a fascinating time to be here, to see a city undergo such a transformation. As part of my business, I also get to travel throughout the year to other big cities of Asia. […]
Never built projects in Ho Chi Minh City
A list of buildings that were never built in Ho Chi Minh City. With so many construction projects underway in Ho Chi Minh City (alongside many stalled projects), there are also many projects that never were. In the process of researching current and future construction projects, I unearthed some interesting (and some horrifying) projects that […]
Future Johor – Construction projects in Johor Bahru / Iskandar Malaysia
The Malaysian state of Johor is at the southernmost end of the Malay Peninsula, where the Straits of Johor form the border between Malaysia and Singapore. Johor Bahru is the capital of the state, and it’s where the first and busiest border crossing to Singapore is. For years JB languished in the shadow of its […]
Lost heritage buildings of old Saigon
An archive of buildings and streetscapes of old Saigon that have since been demolished. Saigon has been developing at a rapid pace with construction projects dotting the skyline, and more planned in the coming years. While modern buildings are welcome and overdue, some of these projects are being built at the cost of heritage buildings. […]
Future Bangkok: current and proposed construction projects
This list shows some of the most prominent construction projects in Bangkok. This post doesn’t include transport and infrastructure projects, such as the planned metro and regional railway expansion. I will create another article about the future Bangkok metro. Future Bangkok Map Projects that are mentioned here are pinned on this map. [Map of Future […]
Future Nha Trang: construction and transport projects in Vietnam’s resort city
A list of the major construction and transport projects that are planned or under construction in Nha Trang. Nha Trang a coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, about 450 km northeast of Saigon. It’s similar to Da Nang in that it’s a fully-fledged city next to a resort-quality beachfront. And like Da […]
Future Phnom Penh – Current and proposed construction projects
Phnom Penh is experiencing a construction boom that is transforming the city skyline. Canadia Tower was the first tower over 100 metres (118 metres) when it was completed in 2009. That was overtaken by the Vattanac Capital Tower (188 metres) in 2014. There are now five towers that have surpassed Vattanac Capital Tower, and more […]
Future Penang – Current and proposed construction projects in Penang
When speaking of Penang it can refer to Georgetown, the island of Penang, or the state of Penang, which includes the island and the strip of land on the peninsula. Most visitors to Penang visit the historic Georgetown on the northeast tip of Pulau Pinang, but there is more to Penang than Georgetown. Apart from […]
