Ho Chi Minh City department puts forward pilot program for short-term apartment rentals to manage booming Airbnb sector
Ho Chi Minh City 13:35 27/07/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has proposed a 12-month pilot program allowing short-term rentals in apartment buildings starting September 1 this year, with the aim of regulating the rapidly growing Airbnb-style market and encouraging the shared economy under proper legal frameworks.
Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings
World 17:41 19/05/2025MADRID -- Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Monday it had ordered Airbnb to withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals from its platform, saying they violated existing rules.
Over 8,700 apartments in Ho Chi Minh City listed on Airbnb
Economy 17:08 22/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City currently has some 8,740 apartments being rented out via accommodation-sharing platform Airbnb, prompting regulatory scrutiny, according to recent data.
Vietnam eyes tighter controls on Airbnb rentals in apartment buildings
Economy 15:15 20/04/2025Vietnam is drafting new regulations to tighten oversight of short-term rentals in apartment buildings, as platforms like Airbnb gain popularity but pose growing concerns around safety, tax transparency, and community impact.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Airbnb investors risk losing everything
Economy 16:21 02/09/2024As the popularity of Airbnb rentals grows, these short-term stays have led to tensions with long-term residents
