Vingroup, Kinshasa Sign Deal for 6,300-Hectare Urban Mega-Project

KINSHASA, DRC — In a historic partnership that underscores Congo’s growing international appeal, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Vietnam’s leading conglomerate Vingroup have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a 6,300-hectare riverfront urban complex in Kinshasa, one of the largest planned city projects in Central Africa.

Building a Modern Kinshasa

The project, stretching between the southern bank of the Congo River and the northern area of N’djili International Airport, will transform Kinshasa’s skyline and serve as a symbol of President Félix Tshisekedi’s urban renewal and green economy vision.

The mega-complex will include:

• Residential areas, villas, and apartment towers

• Hospitals, schools, and administrative zones

• Shopping malls, hotels, and entertainment centers

According to the agreement, the city of Kinshasa will allocate land free of charge to facilitate development and accelerate progress.

Green Mobility for a Cleaner Future

The partnership also advances Congo’s green transport transition, with VinFast, Vingroup’s electric vehicle brand, and Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) set to introduce electric buses, taxis, and charging stations across Kinshasa.