[HANOI – 29 January 2026] – GDC Group has officially become a Corporate Partner within the Consulus Global Network. The partnership agreement was signed during the GDC 5T Conference held at the Vietnam National Convention Center, establishing a strategic framework to promote the Economy of Communion—an economic model that integrates profit with purpose—within Vietnam’s construction industry.
From Traditional Construction to Transformative Value Creation
As Vietnam pursues high-income status by 2045, traditional construction models prioritizing speed and cost prove inadequate against climate change, complex terrain, and cultural preservation demands. The GDC-Consulus partnership addresses this by embedding sustainability, credibility, and social impact across the entire project lifecycle—from ideation and planning to construction and operation.
“This partnership represents more than a business collaboration—it is a commitment to reimagine what construction can achieve,” said Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, Board Chairman of GDC Group. “By joining the Consulus Global Network, we align ourselves with a global community dedicated to creating businesses that serve society.”
“We welcome GDC as partners who share our belief that business should create value beyond profit. GDC demonstrates that Vietnam’s construction sector can lead on sustainability and social value. Their expertise in community-centered development strengthens our network and advances the Economy of Communion across Southeast Asia,” said Freddy Nicolas, Global Chair for Consulus Global Network.
Lawrence Chong, Chief Executive for Consulus, says, “GDC is the sign of the next generation of Vietnamese companies. Not satisfied to follow the West and benchmark but to define new benchmarks based on Vietnam’s experience. This is important as Asia rises. And this is why GDC shares our changemaker vision in shaping a new economic approach that is inclusive called the economy of communion. This model requires everyone to be comfortable in their own identities and contribute to the common good. We are proud to be partners of GDC in their new 5T method, their changemaker partner as they shape a better life for Vietnamese inspired by the economy of communion and shape social impact.”
Partnership in Action
The partnership focuses on the following key objectives:
- Providing PlaceCORE Solutions: Implementing specialized consulting and execution for visionary real estate developers in Vietnam.
- Future Resilience by Design: Supporting local construction and real estate firms in proactively creating sustainable development roadmaps resilient to market fluctuations.
- Driving Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence: Providing strategic consulting on digital transformation and change management, alongside breakthrough personal development and leadership training programs.
- Internationalizing Vietnamese Values: Sharing Vietnamese lessons in human-centric real estate development and community management with the global network.
About GDC Group
GDC provides transformative EPC solutions for complex built environments that deliver lasting community and economic value. Since 2013, we have cultivated an elite ecosystem alongside global and local strategic partners—including Taisei, Daewoo E&C, Ecopark, KBC, BRG Group, TDH Ecoland, Pacific Group, and Phuc Ha Group—to turn challenges into timeless legacies.
About Consulus
Founded in Singapore in 2004, Consulus is a global creative change firm working with persons, organisations, and cities in their transfiguration toward an Economy of Communion. With a presence in 23 countries, Consulus believes that purpose and unity are essential to innovation and inclusive growth.
Consulus’ six practice areas:
- Consulus Capital – Consulus Capital facilitates strategic opportunities, guided by the principles of the Economy of Communion, to address global challenges in Food, Environment, Data, and Space.
- Consulus Changemakers – Consulus Changemakers facilitates a global network of changemaking organisations and individuals from companies, academia and non-profit who share in Consulus theory of change
- Consulus Consulting – Practice areas in Business, Digitalisation, Place & Cities, Sustainability, and Impact Transformation
- Consulus Press in partnership with LID Business Books of London – Books for changemaking
- Creative Change Tools – Personal books and creative aids for changemaking
- Creative Changemakers School – Leadership workshops and learning circles with global universities in Asia, Europe and the United States
For more information, visit: www.consulus.com
About the Consulus Global Network Partnership Program: Realising Economy of Communion
The Consulus Global Network is a creative and diverse ecosystem that brings together pioneering leaders, experts, and organizations from around the world. With a presence in 20 cities spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, we share a common mission: to shape a new, more inclusive and sustainable economic order.
Our network is a vibrant community comprising renowned universities, specialized consulting firms, and leading businesses in future-shaping industries. This diversity is our strength, enabling us to combine academic knowledge with practical experience to solve the world’s most complex challenges.
To realize the “Economy of Communion” vision, Consulus is pioneering the creation of unique global value chains focused on areas with the greatest potential for profound impact:
- Real Estate & Sustainable Urban Development: Creating smart, livable spaces for the future.
- Regenerative Agriculture: Building sustainable food security solutions in harmony with nature.
- Technology & Digital Transformation: Applying the power of AI and IT to create disruptive business models.
- Global Knowledge & Content: Spreading knowledge, developing human capabilities, and publishing valuable content.
- Social Impact Economy: Placing ethical values and community benefit at the core of all business activities.
View live map of Consulus Global Network: https://padlet.com/consulus/consulus-global-network-69hbgeiwkwxasq40
By connecting strategic partners from Singapore to London, from Hanoi to New York, the Consulus Global Network is collectively shaping a more innovative, just, and prosperous economic future for all.
We invite only those who are truly aligned with this cause—leaders and organizations that care deeply about reshaping the economy into one that is fair, humane, and built for the common good.
Learn more: https://www.consulus.com/become-a-partner/
About Economy of Communion
The Economy of Communion (EoC) is an economic model that emphasizes solidarity and shared responsibility among all business members. Rather than prioritizing individual profit or sole ownership, members commit to the practice of sharing—shifting from a mindset of accumulation to one of creating positive impact for their communities.
At its core is the Culture of Giving: a commitment to mutual support that transforms commerce into a collaborative endeavor grounded in respect for human dignity. By conducting business in this spirit, organizations create sustainable ecosystems where economic activity delivers not just profit, but social cohesion and lasting value.
The EoC initiative was launched in 1991 in São Paulo, Brazil, by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement and recipient of the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education. Since its inception, the model has been presented at major international organizations, including the United Nations and the European Union, garnering support from distinguished economists and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Learn more about the community for individuals and organizations aspiring to spread the Economy of Communion in Asia-Pacific: https://eocasiapacific.org/
Media Contacts:
Dorothy Borromeo
Senior Creative Change Content Strategist, Consulus
Phone: +63 906 441 5351
Zalo: +84 944 451 250
Nguyen Tuyet Nhung
Phone/Zalo: +84 985 100 993
Email: nhungnguyen@gdcgroup.vn
