1. Overview of Dong Anh Smart City
Dong Anh Smart City (BRG Smart City) is a flagship urban development project spanning Hai Boi, Vinh Ngoc, and Kim No communes in Dong Anh District, Ha Noi. It represents a strategic joint venture (JV) between BRG Group (Viet Nam) and Sumitomo Corporation (Japan), with a total registered investment capital of US$4.2 billion. All five development phases are expected to be completed by 2028.
1.1 Master Planning and Strategic Direction
The project spans 272 ha along the Nhat Tan – Noi Bai urban development axis, and follows international smart city standards. The development will be based on six core pillars: Smart Energy, Smart Mobility, Smart Governance, Smart Learning, Smart Economy, and Smart Living.
Building density across the area has been optimised to prioritise connecting transport infrastructure, green spaces, and large retention lakes.
Planning highlights include:
- 108-level Financial Tower: An iconic flagship structure in the centre, integrated with retention lakes and a regional commercial, service, and financial complex.
- Integrated Transport Infrastructure: A main access road connecting Road D to the extended Route 5, featuring planned direct links to the Red River underpass (an extension of Ring Road 2.5) and Metro Line 2 to establish a modern multimodal network.
1.2 Dong Anh Smart City Portfolio
Designed with a comprehensive product ecosystem to satisfy residential, commercial, and asset investment requirements:
- High-Rise Zone: Prime residential apartment towers and smart office buildings featuring automated operational management and energy-optimisation technologies.
- Low-Rise Zone and Villas: Shophouses, townhouses, and island/lakefront villas offering private waterfront views, tailored for high-net-worth residents and international experts.
- Commercial and Amenity Complex: Includes the financial tower, multi-level international schools, hospitals, and integrated shopping centres.
1.3 Status Update
Since the project's groundbreaking annoucement, progress has continued in several areas, including:
- Site Clearance and Infrastructure: Work is focused on key intersections (Nhat Tan Bridge access roads) alongside land levelling and topsoil stripping at the Financial Tower site.
- Arterial Roads and Retention Lakes: The main roads connecting the sub-zones to the extended Route 5 are taking shape, alongside the central lake surrounding the financial tower and the retention lakes within the villa precincts.
- Construction Partnerships: This year, major contractors, including Delta, commenced Phase 1 infrastructure works, paving the way for subsequent high-rise and low-rise developments.
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2. Dong Anh Smart City Investment Outlook
2.1 Strategic and Flexible Connectivity
The project extends along 11.7 km of Vo Nguyen Giap Street, the primary corridor linking central Ha Noi with Noi Bai International Airport. Residents can access Tay Ho District and Lotte Mall West Lake Ha Noi within a short travel time.
The area is supported by established transport infrastructure, including Nhat Tan Bridge and Thang Long Bridge, and is expected to benefit from future connections such as Tu Lien Bridge and Tam Xa Bridge. These routes will strengthen connectivity between Dong Anh, Ha Noi's urban core, and neighbouring provinces.
2.2 Advanced Infrastructure and Technological Features
The financial tower will serve as a landmark in northern Ha Noi, with Grade A office, retail, and financial services space designed to attract multinational occupiers and financial institutions.
The township is built around six smart-city pillars: Smart Energy, Smart Mobility, Smart Security, Smart Learning, Smart Economy, and Smart Living. Integrated technologies include 5G connectivity, AI-powered facial recognition, blockchain applications, and automated Building Management Systems (BMS). Flexible Connectivity
2.3 Ecological Design Standards
The master plan incorporates extensive green space, retention lakes, solar energy applications, and resource recycling systems to support environmental standards.
The integration of sustainable infrastructure and smart planning supports the project's long-term investment appeal, underpinned by the continued expansion of growth areas north of the Red River. In addition, proximity to emerging commercial centres may support rental demand from professionals and expatriates seeking modern, environmentally conscious accommodation.
3. Development Landscape Around Dong Anh Smart City
Dong Anh Smart City forms part of a wider wave of development across Dong Anh District, with several residential and mixed-use projects under development nearby.
3.1 Vinhomes Global Gate Co Loa
- Address: Truong Sa Street, Dong Anh, Ha Noi.
- Scale: 9 apartment towers, 2 office towers, and 4,150 low-rise units.
- Developers: Vingroup and Vietnam Exhibition Fair Centre JSC (VEFAC).
- Enquiries: (+84) 96 96 96 201
Vinhomes Global Gate Co Loa is a large-scale master-planned community developed by Vingroup. Situated on Truong Sa Street, it provides access to Nhat Tan Bridge, Noi Bai International Airport, and the planned Tu Lien Bridge. The site is bordered by four rivers, providing natural surroundings and direct access to Central Ha Noi.
The low-density plan prioritises ecological spaces and the National Exhibition Fair Centre. Low-rise options include villas, townhouses, and shophouses featuring European Neoclassical and Indochine architectural styles. High-rise developments comprise luxury apartments and Grade A office spaces.