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Retail property supply rebounds amid global sector recovery

As the global retail sector shows signs of steady recovery, Vietnam's retail property supply is also experiencing a clear resurgence.

Social housing prices soar to nearly VND30 million/sq m

The suggested price of a social housing project in Hanoi, reaching VND26-27 million/sq m, has heightened concerns for residents seeking affordable homes.

State-run real estate trading centre to be developed

The centre will be directly overseen by State agencies and tasked with verifying the validity of real estate projects, connecting public data sources and streamlining property transactions to ensure the market transparency.

Ministry revives billion-VND tower project left abandoned on prime Hanoi land

As part of the 2025 business plan of the Vietnam Cement Corporation (Vicem), the Ministry of Construction (MOC) has asked Vicem to revive the Vicem Operations and Transaction Center project.

Homebuyers, sellers make use of AI

ChatGPT is not yet a threat to the real estate market as it can handle information quickly and effectively, but it’s here to support, not replace, human advisors.

Shophouses idle as investors face rental woes and resale challenges

High prices and low rental yield push shophouse owners toward long-term strategies.

Savills expert points out three drivers of FDI attraction in VN real estate

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCMC and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong.

Vietnam plans state-run property exchange, slams speculation

The Government targets speculation, administrative delays, and costly standards as drivers of housing price surges.

New real-estate hotspots emerge after city/province mergers

The Hanoi capital city region is witnessing a strong wave of real estate investment, particularly in satellite urban areas. The merging of provinces and cities is expected to create a breakthrough in market development.

Airbnb ban in Ho Chi Minh City extended until at least 2027

Ho Chi Minh City will maintain a ban on the legalization of short-term residential rental businesses until at least 2027, pending the completion of a regulatory framework.

New tax law expected to stop land speculation, inefficient use of land

After the Property Tax Law is enacted, abandoned land will no longer exist as individuals and businesses will only buy land for use. If they buy land for speculation, they will have to pay taxes to the state.

VNREA urges real estate firms not to exploit supply shortage

Enterprises must not exploit the current supply shortage to inflate prices, create artificial values, or circulate unverified information to incite speculation and profiteering, which could destabilise the market. ​

PM’s order to streamline construction permits welcomed by property association

The Prime Minister has directed the streamlining of construction permit procedures to save time and costs for citizens and businesses.

Apartment price "fever" cools in HCM City, Hanoi

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCM City have stabilized and are no longer experiencing a strong upward trend as seen in 2024, according to the Ministry of Construction’s housing and real estate market report for the first quarter of the year.

Vietnam’s industrial zones face funding strain amid stalled infrastructure

Experts cite four major bottlenecks hindering industrial zone development and freezing investments.

Resettlement project in Hanoi remains vacant after 5 years

Five years after its completion, the commercial housing project for resettlement in the X2 area in Hanoi has only a few residents.

Localities near Hanoi seek investors for multi-billion dong projects

Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, and Hai Duong are planning to seek capital and investors for multiple multi-billion dong projects.

One land price policy in the works to support housing market

Ministries join forces to fight speculation and support sustainable property growth.

Vietnam’s property sector attracts $2.39bil. FDI in Q1/2025

Outstanding loans to real estate businesses rose 25% year-on-year, while bond issuance and FDI show cautious optimism.

Construction ministry to review regulations on short-term apartment rentals

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) will soon review and report to competent authorities on amending and supplementing short-term apartment rental business regulations.