Dzung Do Nguyen is an expert in city planning and design with 15 years of experience in plan-making and implementation in fast-growing regions and emerging cities in Asia. He has explored new frontiers in urban innovations with the aim of providing market-responsive, context-sensitive and implementation-ready urban solutions. His works focuses on comprehensive city development strategies, economic zone developments, water-sensitive urban designs, transit-oriented developments and new township planning. He has led the master plan for 6 cities and regions in Asia and is currently working on Ho Chi Minh city master plan. Dzung is the CEO of enCity Urban Solutions, an innovative planning consultant based in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. He also teaches a graduate urban planning studio at National University of Singapore.
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Tue 19 Nov
3:50 PM — 4:30 PM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
Hilton Saigon, Saigon Ballroom, Level 5
Panel discussion: Future of Work – A Next Generation Way of Working
In the face of increasing climate threats, the need for resilient urban development has never been greater. This session will explore how countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand are enhancing and adapting their built environments to mitigate the worst risks of climate change. Our panel of experts will discuss innovative strategies to balance coastal development with climate resilience, ensuring economic growth does not come at the expense of our environment. We will also consider the critical question of how to make tourism infrastructure compatible with sustainable economic development. Can we really keep resilience and sustainability at the forefront of building tomorrow’s cities?
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Tue 19 Nov
5:15 PM — 7:30 PM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
Hilton Saigon, Saigon Ballroom, Level 5
Study Tour: Urban F&B Alleys
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Understand Vietnam's F&B scene and the country’s romanticism with cocktail bars, cafes and ‘cosy spaces’ through an exploration of District 1's F&B alleys. This tour experience will allow you to:
- Learn the history of the cafe apartment, a multi-storey building now home to cocktail bars, cafes and even restaurants housed inside apartments as ‘home businesses’.
- Stop by cocktail apartments and F&B businesses built on the 2nd and 3rd floor of street front buildings.
- Touch on how modern Vietnamese cuisine, international accolades like the MICHELIN Guide are influencing Vietnam's F&B industry as we cross the famous Banh Mi Nhu Lan.
- Find out how modern F&B concepts balance cultural preservation with contemporary preferences and affect trends in architectural preservation and adaptive reuse in Saigon.
- Learn how evolving regulations impact property usage and development.
- View how F&B venues anchor commercial districts by creating social hubs and contributing to neighbourhood vitality and economic growth.
- Share insights on how trends like eco-conscious practices, social responsibility and fire safety regulations are shaping business models and in turn, the layout and functionality of these spaces.
Along the way share insights from local industry speakers, and then conclude with drinks and casual dining at Dot Drinkery & Kitchen, together with other REImagine attendees.
This is an all-weather walking tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Group will meet outside the conference room at 5.15pm and depart at 5.30pm sharp.
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Wed 20 Nov
7:35 AM — 10:15 AM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
Hilton Saigon, Hotel Lobby, Ground Floor
Study Tour: New Urban Area Development
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Take this opportunity to visit Thu Thiem and learn how developments there have evolved over the years, transforming the Ho Chi Minh City landscape. Thu Thiem is a dynamic new urban area located on the Thu Thiem Peninsula. Envisioned as the city’s future financial and cultural hub, this 6.57 km² redevelopment project is strategically positioned across the Saigon River from the historic District 1, making it a prime location for both business and residential development.
The group will have an opportunity to tour:
- Sala City, a premier eco-urban area that redefines modern living in Ho Chi Minh City. Nestled in the heart of District 2, it spans an impressive 257 hectares. This thoughtfully designed community harmonises nature with urban convenience, creating a vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike.
- The Metropole Thu Thiem stands as a premier mixed-use development that redefines luxury living and modern urban lifestyle in Ho Chi Minh City. Inspired by world-class metropolitan areas, this vibrant community combines residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to create a unique urban experience.
- Empire City spans 14.6 hectares along the picturesque Saigon River. This premier mixed-use development features approximately 3,000 luxury apartments, an iconic 88-storey tower, and a variety of retail and office spaces. With world-class amenities, including lush green parks, swimming pools, and fitness centers, Empire City offers a harmonious blend of modern living and urban convenience.
Vietnam road traffic regulations require us to provide a manifest in advance of all bus passengers going on study tours in the event of an administration inspection. If you wish to join this study tour, please pre-register and provide your full name and birth year. We regret that on-site requests may not be accommodated in order to abide by these regulations. Please have your passport on hand for the tour.
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Group meets at the Hilton hotel lobby at 7.45am and the bus will depart at 7.50am sharp.
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