Is Dong Hoi the next Da Nang?

The Future Southeast Asia Newsletter features transport and urban development news in Southeast Asia, edited by James Clark.

I was in Dong Hoi last week, about 160 km up the coast from Hue. I was last there 5 years ago, and I was struck by the geographical similarities to Da Nang. Both cities have a riverfront and seafront, so there is plenty of opportunity for waterfront properties.

This week’s main article summarises the major projects along the beach in Dong Hoi.

Latest posts at Future Southeast Asia

• Dong Hoi construction update – 2024 edition

Dong Hoi is the capital of Quang Binh Province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. The city aspires to be a major tourism destination, but many high-profile construction projects remain unfinished. This construction report is from my visit in August 2024.

• Great Ring of Hanoi: concept for a large linear ring park around Hanoi

I saw this concept map by Francesco Procacci from Procacci & Partners, so I have republished it here with permission.

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