October 16, 2025. Ministry of Construction and JICA agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in construction, transportation, flood control, smart urban development. JICA assisted in nearly 70 construction/transportation projects worth US$10B+ significantly contributing to infrastructure modernization. Urged continued support for upgrading seaports and logistics with focus on green and smart port models 2027-2030
Voice of Vietnam / JICAElevated section Hanoi Metro Line 3 inaugurated November 9, 2024. Connects Nhon to Cau Giay over 8 km with 8 elevated stations. Construction works underground section 4 additional stations started July 30, 2024. Total investment €1.176 billion. Expected contribute to reduce 33,150 tons CO2 per annum. Financial support from AFD, KfW Development Bank, and ADB. Demonstrates capability of Vietnamese and international teams
EIB / AFD / ADBInnovation communities as catalysts for BIM adoption: cross-case analysis of BIM communities in Norway and Vietnam. Paper March 11, 2024 by Nam Bui, Christoph Merschbrock, Bjørn Erik Munkvold. Cross-case analysis of buildingSMART Norway and BIM Vietnam Community. Data collected based on 21 semi-structured interviews. Both communities use similar knowledge channels but apply different approaches to innovation creation and diffusion. Trust can support BIM innovation in community context
Emerald Insight / University of AgderVietnam Digital Construction Community guide on ISO 19650 international standard for BIM published 2018. Standard helps deploy concepts and principles in operating construction projects based on using BIM for information management of project lifecycle. According to ISO 19650 BIM is not simply 3D tool containing digital information but also means to support project management and information flow sharing between parties throughout project phases. Covers BS EN ISO 19650-1 through 19650-5
Vietnam Digital Construction CommunityWomen in BIM article June 23, 2021. Work-sharing approach from multinational corporations significantly contributed to uptake of digital practice and BIM adoption. Local workforce trained, gained experience in smarter way of working, applies it to local projects. No mandate for BIM use currently, but last few years seen BIM investment at Government level. Digital Built Britain supported local Government to increase awareness through pathfinder projects and standards development. April 2021 Ministry of Construction issued general guidance document on application of BIM closely aligned to ISO 19650, moves Vietnam’s construction projects in line with established global best practice
Women in BIM / Chris SmeatonHa Tinh Construction Industry applying advanced technologies in design, construction and project management including BIM and AI. Ha Tinh Institute of Architecture and Construction Planning enhances application of BIM and AI technology in construction design. Pilot social housing project in Thach Linh ward phase II is province’s large-scale project applying BIM technology. With large project scale, digitizing all design and construction data helps simulate project visually from beginning, optimize design, control costs, shorten progress, ensure synchronization of infrastructure-utilities. BIM enhances process of information exchange between state management agencies, investors, consulting units and construction contractors
Ha Tinh Development Investment FundConference August 13, 2025 by Ministry of Construction and Ministry of Science and Technology summarizing Project on Sustainable Smart Urban Development in Vietnam 2018-2025 with vision to 2030. Research on integrating GIS and remote sensing with BIM, applying AI and new technologies to support policy making. Build shared urban database, taking people as center, promote essential smart urban services, encourage participation in governance. Develop human resources for smart urban management through training capacity building, forming digital citizen force. Build urban digital government, develop innovative urban models
Ministry of Construction / Ministry of Science and TechnologyAn archive version of this information article has been created if the original is no longer accessible (Archive information from January 2024)

