Illustrative masterplan visualisation of the township

Site dossier

Thoi An Luxury

A 6.99 ha site at the northwestern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City

A single contiguous parcel of 69,880.75 sqm fronting Le Thi Rieng Street in Thoi An Ward. All Land Use Right Certificates are held by a single legal entity. The 1/2000 zoning plan has been approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

Illustrative visualisation · Study scheme

6.99 ha69,880.75 sqm · Single contiguous parcel
01Legal entity holding all certificates
1/2000Approved zoning plan

The site

Site overview

The site was consolidated under a single legal entity over many years. It is currently vacant and undeveloped.

Project nameThoi An Luxury
LocationLe Thi Rieng Street, Thoi An Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Total area69,880.75 sqm (approx. 6.99 ha)
Planning designationMixed-use residential development: high-rise apartments, a commercial podium, low-rise housing, plus social infrastructure including a school and an internal park, under the 1/2000 zoning plan
Registered holderThe entire site is held by a single legal entity, not split across multiple owners
Current statusVacant, undeveloped

Site boundary shown on satellite imagery. Click the image to enlarge.

Zoning

Land use breakdown

Figures follow the approved 1/2000 zoning plan, with more than a quarter of the area allocated to schools, parks and social infrastructure.

Residential land 35,667.07 sqm 54.60%
Social infrastructure (schools, green space) 17,545.35 sqm 26.89%
Roads and circulation 12,063.01 sqm 18.48%
Total planned area 65,275.43 sqm 100%

Figures follow the 1/2000 zoning plan approved under Decision No. 3903/QD-UBND dated 17 November 2021.

Legal

Legal milestones achieved

Land use rights

All Land Use Right Certificates for the site are held by a single legal entity.

17 November 2021

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued Decision No. 3903/QD-UBND approving a local amendment to the 1/2000 zoning plan for the District 12 Centre and Residential Area (Zone 2), Thoi An Ward, covering blocks III.1 and III.16.

9 December 2021

Decision No. 4151/QD-UBND on the Ho Chi Minh City Housing Development Plan for 2021-2025, which includes the project in Thoi An Ward.

Technical infrastructure

Connection agreements are in place for water supply, drainage, power supply and height clearance.

Agricultural land procedures

Written approval has been obtained from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Extract from Decision No. 3903/QD-UBND dated 17 November 2021, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Document is in Vietnamese. Click to enlarge.

Location

Positioned on the central spine of Thoi An Ward

Aerial view of the area. Labels are in Vietnamese. Click the image to enlarge.

Connectivity

Road connectivity from the site

To the city centre

Direct links to National Highway 1A and Le Van Khuong Street give convenient access to the centre.

Towards Binh Duong

Connected via Ha Huy Giap Street, the main corridor towards the Binh Duong gateway.

Local bypass route

A bypass route relieves the National Highway 1A and Le Van Khuong junction.

Travel times are indicative and vary by time of day and traffic conditions. Labels are in Vietnamese.

Amenities

Existing amenities around the site

All essential amenities are already operating nearby, with no need to wait for new investment.

Education

  • Nguyen Trung Truc Secondary School
  • Thoi An Primary and High School
  • Several private schools in the area

Healthcare

  • District 12 Hospital
  • Thoi An Ward health station
  • General clinics

Retail

  • Thoi An Market
  • Mega Market
  • Retail chains along the corridor

Administration

  • Thoi An Ward People's Committee
  • No. 1 Le Thi Rieng Street
  • On the same corridor as the site

Regional links

Boundaries and regional links

The area acts as a bridge between Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong, Tay Ninh and the south-eastern provinces via National Highway 1A.

East

Di An (part of Ho Chi Minh City) and the former Thu Duc City

West

Former Binh Tan District and former Binh Chanh District

South

Former Go Vap, Tan Binh, Tan Phu and Binh Thanh Districts

North

Former Hoc Mon District and Thuan An (part of Ho Chi Minh City)

Area context

District 12 - the northwestern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City

1997Year established
52.74 sq kmArea
~644,000Population, 2019
05Wards after the merger

On 1 July 2025, Thanh Xuan Ward was merged into Thoi An Ward under Resolution No. 1685/NQ-UBTVQH15. The site belonged to Thoi An Ward both before and after the merger. The name "District 12" is retained in this dossier as a familiar geographic reference to the northwestern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City.

Notable features of the area

  • Quang Trung Software City, the largest in Vietnam
  • Mega Market shopping centre
  • Several industrial parks and large manufacturing plants

More about the area

01Formation and development

The area sits on National Highway 1A, the arterial corridor linking central Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong, Tay Ninh and the south-eastern provinces.

01 Formation

Formed from communes of Hoc Mon District and established as a district in 1997. Previously farmland with a sparse population before urbanisation.

02 Growth

From 2000, urbanisation accelerated and drew both domestic and foreign investment. The Tan Binh and Tan Thoi Hiep industrial parks were established alongside infrastructure expansion.

03 Today

One of the most densely populated urban areas in Ho Chi Minh City, with markedly improved infrastructure and strong growth in retail, services and education.

04 Outlook

Expected to remain a priority growth area, tied to new infrastructure and urban projects over 2026-2030.

02Existing road infrastructure

Four main road corridors are already in operation, surrounding and directly serving the area.

National Highway 1A

The backbone corridor linking the western area to central Ho Chi Minh City, Tan Son Nhat Airport and the key economic zones.

National Highway 22 (Trans-Asia)

The inter-regional trade corridor heading northwest, connecting Tay Ninh and major industrial parks.

Ha Huy Giap - Le Van Khuong

Connects Go Vap, District 12 and the Binh Duong gateway, extending the urban footprint to the north.

Le Thi Rieng - To Ky

Connects District 12 and Hoc Mon, relieving the Nguyen Anh Thu corridor and National Highway 22.

03Key public works, delivered and planned

State-funded infrastructure works that directly affect connectivity in the area.

StatusProjectDetails
In operation An Suong Underpass (2020) Total investment of approximately VND 514 billion. At the National Highway 1A and 22 junction, two underpass branches create a three-level interchange, easing congestion at the northwestern gateway.
In operation An Phu Dong Steel Bridge (December 2020) Connects Go Vap and District 12, shortening travel times to the centre and to Binh Duong.
In preparation Vam Thuat Bridge Total investment of approximately VND 1,136 billion, of which more than VND 800 billion is for compensation and site clearance. A new bridge replacing the deteriorated An Phu Dong steel bridge, opening a direct link from An Phu Dong to the centre. The investment policy submission is expected in Q3 2026. The feasibility study is scheduled for preparation and approval from Q4 2026 to Q2 2027, with construction expected to start in Q4 2027 and completion targeted for 2029.

The An Suong interchange has been in operation since 2020, linked to the site via National Highway 1A.

04Metro Line 4 passes through the area

Metro Line 4, running from Dong Thanh to Hiep Phuoc, is a cross-city public transport spine linking the northern area to the centre and the south of the city.

~43 kmTotal route length
30 stations13 underground and 17 elevated
22Wards and communes on the route
~VND 157,400bnPreliminary total investment, PPP structure

Route

Dong Thanh to Hiep Phuoc. The line follows the planned Dong Thanh and Thanh Xuan corridors, then Ha Huy Giap, Nguyen Oanh, Truong Son, Nguyen Van Troi, Hai Ba Trung, Le Loi and Tran Hung Dao, heading towards the Hiep Phuoc port urban area.

Relevance to the site

The line follows the planned Thanh Xuan and Ha Huy Giap corridors. Since 1 July 2025, the Thanh Xuan area has been merged into Thoi An Ward, the same ward as the site.

Expected timeline

In early August 2026, geotechnical drilling began along the route to assess ground conditions. The project is completing its feasibility study and investment preparation procedures. The feasibility study is targeted for completion in 2026, with construction expected to start in Q1 2027 over an estimated five-year build period.

Network diagram as previously planned. The Line 4 alignment has since been revised. Labels are in Vietnamese.

Media

Site media

Aerial photography, video and the VR360 survey are being prepared.

Aerial photography

Showing the contiguous site boundary and links to Le Thi Rieng, Le Van Khuong, Ha Huy Giap and National Highway 1A.

In preparation

Site introduction video

On-site aerial footage, professionally edited and narrated.

In preparation

VR360 site survey

With hotspots at the site boundary, street frontages and main connecting corridors.

In preparation

Development direction

Potential for a green township with integrated EV infrastructure

At 6.99 ha in a single contiguous parcel with mixed-use residential zoning, the site can support a self-contained township with integrated social infrastructure. The direction outlined below is based on market research and infrastructure trends for 2029-2031, and is indicative only.

Three converging trends

Mass EV adoption

Vietnam's national Net Zero 2050 pathway. Ho Chi Minh City targets a fully electric bus fleet by 2030. Over 2029-2031, home charging points are expected to become as essential as broadband internet is today.

New safety code

Circular No. 31/2026/TT-BXD sets the first dedicated rules for EV charging areas in apartment buildings, effective 15 December 2026. Existing buildings must complete a review by 15 June 2027, whereas newly designed schemes can build the requirements in from the start.

Green development priority

Green-certified development is encouraged and supported by local authorities. Schemes that follow this route tend to move more smoothly through approvals and to access green credit lines more readily.

Three EV infrastructure components

A charger at every low-rise home

Serving the household while allowing the charger to be shared during idle hours through a professional operator.

DC fast-charging hub at the central park

Resident priority through licence plate recognition, combined with a solar canopy. Operated by a professional provider under service and safety commitments.

Battery swap station for e-motorbikes

Located at amenity points across the township. A full battery in a few minutes with no waiting to charge, suited to electric motorbikes.

Safety comes first

Under the code effective 15 December 2026, EV charging areas must form a separate fire compartment and be fitted with automatic fire detection, automatic suppression and CCTV linked to a 24-hour monitoring room, regardless of floor area. They must also carry CO and HF gas detectors, the gases released when a lithium-ion battery fails. A new design can incorporate all of these requirements from the basic design stage.

Envisioning the living environment

The 22 visualisations below sketch out the township under the study scheme. Click any image to enlarge.

01

A self-contained township in the heart of Thoi An

The scheme is organised around a central landscape spine with a lake and generous planting. Close to 27% of the area is given to social infrastructure and green space, which keeps building density low and puts schools, parks and internal amenities within walking distance.

02

Internal streets with charging built in

Charging points sit along the low-rise frontage from the infrastructure design stage rather than being retrofitted later. Carriageway widths and parking bays are sized for cars that charge regularly, instead of following an older residential template.

03

A private charging point for every low-rise home

Owners charge at their own door, with no trip to a basement and no queue. The charger can also be shared during idle hours through a professional operator, turning technical infrastructure into a source of income.

04

The central park doubles as a charging point

The fast-charging hub sits beside the park, so residents plug in and walk rather than wait in the car. Licence plate recognition gives residents priority, visitors pay a commercial rate, and that revenue helps fund landscape maintenance.

05

Car park under a solar canopy

The canopy is also a solar array, shading the cars while offsetting part of the electricity used by the chargers beneath it. One element doing two jobs, and an easy point to make when pursuing green building certification.

06

Open-air charging under an energy canopy

Charging is placed outdoors rather than concentrated in an enclosed basement. This follows Ministry of Construction guidance on fire safety for charging areas and eases the load on basement ventilation.

07

A central charging hub running around the clock

The central hub serves day and night, run by a professional operator under safety commitments. The scheme contributes the infrastructure, the partner contributes the equipment, and both share the revenue and the risk of technology becoming obsolete.

08

Battery swapping for electric motorbikes

Electric motorbikes are the most common vehicle in a residential area. A swap station provides a full battery in minutes and takes significant load off the charging points during the evening peak.

09

A basement with a dedicated charging compartment

The basement charging area is separated and designed to the new safety code, rather than a few isolated points scattered through a shared car park. This is an element that schemes designed before 2020 can rarely retrofit.

10

Fire safety handled properly

A multi-layer fire protection system for the charging area, with an on-site team trained at regular intervals. For a homebuyer this delivers a reassurance that convenience alone cannot.

11

Waiting to charge becomes time well spent

An outdoor café sits next to the charging hub. Fifteen minutes waiting for the car stops being dead time and becomes part of the daily routine, and a place where residents meet.

12

A fresh battery in minutes, at any hour

The station never closes, which suits residents who leave early and return late. No waiting to charge, and no calculating how much range is left in the day.

13

Outdoor amenities that build community

A children's playground, a café and outdoor seating sit between the buildings. Shared space is what turns a collection of apartments into an actual community.

14

The central park and lake

A landscaped lake, open lawn, walking paths and a playground sit at the heart of the scheme. Children running outside and adults exercising in the morning are what make a residential area somewhere worth living, not just somewhere to live.

15

The low-rise street after dark

Consistent lighting along the street, wide pavements and a charging point at every door. Evening is when a residential area reveals most clearly what living there is like.

16

The entrance sets the first impression

A planted entrance gate, a wide approach road and landscaping on both sides. This is the first thing visitors and residents see each day, and it shapes how the whole scheme is judged.

17

Charging points with their own identity

Chargers are designed to the scheme identity, becoming a piece of visible infrastructure rather than plain equipment. A small detail, but one repeated across the site often enough to read as consistent.

18

A lobby to premium apartment standards

The lobby is the first touchpoint each day and the first thing a visitor sees. Ceiling height, materials and lighting here largely determine how the whole scheme is perceived.

19

Lifts that know which floor you live on

The lift takes residents straight to their own floor and stops strangers reaching residential levels. It is both a convenience and a layer of security that runs in the background.

20

Apartments overlooking the township

Open views over the internal park and the northwestern skyline. The balcony becomes an extension of the living space rather than somewhere to hang laundry.

21

Smart controls fitted on handover

Lighting, air conditioning, blinds and door locks run through a single control panel. An open connectivity standard lets residents add devices from other brands without being locked into one ecosystem.

22

A commercial podium serving residents

Duplex shophouses in the podium with food and beverage outlets and a children's play area. Residents have amenities at the foot of the building, and operators have a steady captive customer base from day one.

All images in this section are indicative visualisations under the study scheme, not approved designs.

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