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29 April 2026 - Official Groundbreaking of the Thu Thiem Administrative Center
On 29 April 2026, the official groundbreaking of the Thu Thiem City Center Square and Administrative Center took place - a historic milestone for Ho Chi Minh City's future financial and administrative core, developed by Sun Group across 46.7 ha with a total investment of approximately VND 29,600 billion.


Eco Retreat Model House Grand Opening - Garden Villa 300m² Now Open
On 29 May 2025, Ecopark officially opened the Eco Retreat model house in Long An Province. A 300m² garden villa, 45 minutes from District 1, priced from VND 7.8 billion. 220-hectare eco township, exterior-finished handover, full completion Q2/2028.

Blue Forest Collection - The Last Precinct at Eco Village Saigon River
Blue Forest is the final and only remaining precinct of Eco Village Saigon River - a freehold eco-resort development in Dai Phuoc, Nhon Trach, just 25 minutes from District 1. Shell handover with exterior finishing, from VND 90 million per m² including VAT and PBT.

Blue Forest Official Launch - Last Precinct at Eco Village Saigon River Opens July 14
Blue Forest - the final precinct of Eco Village Saigon River officially launches on July 14. Only 668 freehold units in Dai Phuoc, Nhon Trach, Dong Nai - 25 minutes from District 1. Townhouses from VND 7 billion, semi-detached villas from VND 20 billion. Refundable booking at VND 100 million.

Onsen Hot Spring Villas - 6-Star Resort Standard at Eco Village Saigon River
Onsen Villas at Eco Village Saigon River - Vietnam's largest 6-star therapy resort, 18km from Notre Dame Cathedral, freehold ownership. Unique hot spring onsen therapy complex, from VND 124 million per m² including VAT and PBT.


Marriott Officially Operates Vietnam's First Branded Residences - Grand Marina Saigon
Marriott International officially begins operations at Grand Marina Saigon Lake Tower - Vietnam's first branded residences. Priced from $11,000/m², with 3-bedroom units from VND 38 billion and full Marriott butler service.

Dinh Thu Re Quat - The One-of-a-Kind Lakefront Villa at Retreat Forest
Dinh Thu Re Quat at Retreat Forest, Eco Retreat - only 1 unit, 576.5m², positioned directly on Swan Lake next to the Forest Clubhouse. Expected price VND 52-76 billion. Features the signature Experience Floor concept. The ultimate expression of quiet luxury living.

Retreat Forest - Ecopark's Forest Villa Collection Launches at Eco Retreat
For the first time in 22 years, Ecopark brings its Forest Villa line to southern Vietnam. Retreat Forest at Eco Retreat (Ben Luc, Long An) is built on the science of Japan's Shinrinyoku forest-bathing therapy, with 24 themed gardens, 135,000m² of greenery, and prices from VND 19 billion.

Retreat Island Launches in Southern Vietnam - Premium Island Villas at Eco Retreat
Retreat Island is the most exclusive villa enclave within Eco Retreat (Ecopark), featuring 483 villas designed by Bill Bensley. Five product types from VND 16 to 74 billion, only 25% down payment, 30 minutes from Bach Dang Wharf.

Retreat Island Island Villas - A Rare Wellness Asset in Southern Vietnam
Retreat Island at Eco Retreat is a rare wellness asset in southern Vietnam: a private 11-hectare island, 150m of private waterfront, one-of-a-kind architecture, and returns independent of tourist seasons or management operations.


The Global City - A 117.5 ha International Urban District in District 2
The Global City is the fourth major urban center in Ho Chi Minh City, developed by Masterise Homes across 117.5 ha in An Phu Ward, District 2, with architecture by Foster + Partners - the firm behind Marina Bay Sands and Apple's headquarters.

Lotte Eco Smart City Thu Thiem - Groundbreaking Ceremony on Vietnam National Day, September 2, 2022
Lotte Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for Eco Smart City Thu Thiem on Vietnam's National Day, September 2, 2022 - marking 30 years of Vietnam-South Korea diplomatic relations. The tallest tower reaches 60 floors with a total investment of USD 1 billion.

Lotte Eco Smart City Thu Thiem - Overview of the 20,000 Billion VND Smart Urban Complex
An overview of Lotte Eco Smart City at Zone 2A, Thu Thiem New Urban Area — a mixed-use complex of apartments, shophouses, offices, and a hotel across 8 towers, developed by Lotte Group from South Korea with a total investment of 20,000 billion VND.

