# Green urban development in Southeast Asia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/green-urban-development-in-southeast-asia > Updated: 2026-10-08T23:20:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Vietnam has introduced new regulatory frameworks to promote sustainable urban development. The Ministry of Construction issued a circular establishing 24 indicators for green urban growth, categorized into economic, environmental, social, and institutional groups. These indicators aim to guide the development of green cities, evaluate investment projects, and monitor national strategies for centrally managed and various types of urban areas. In the broader Southeast Asian context, green building initiatives are expanding. Companies are increasingly implementing various international green certifications, such as LEED and LOTUS, as developers seek to strengthen sustainable brand identities and financial institutions adopt these criteria for lending metrics. Additionally, in Singapore, urban greenery is being integrated into public infrastructure planning, supported by specific guidelines for greening structures and significant public investment in park maintenance. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Green building initiatives expand in Southeast Asia GreenViet expands its green building expertise in Southeast Asia, while Singapore utilizes strict planning and significant funding to integrate greenery into urban infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-building-initiatives-expand-in-southeast-asia ### 2026-10-03: Vietnam Ministry of Construction issues green urban growth indicators Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has introduced 24 indicators across economic, environmental, social, and institutional categories to regulate and promote green urban growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-construction-issues-green-urban-growth-indicators --- Cite as: Green urban development in Southeast Asia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/green-urban-development-in-southeast-asia