In Ho Chi Minh City, construction material prices surge, squeezing contractors, homebuilders
Ho Chi Minh City 13:22 11/07/2026Construction material prices in Ho Chi Minh City continued to climb through the second quarter of 2026, adding pressure on contractors, developers, and homebuilders, according to price data released by the city's Department of Construction.
In Ho Chi Minh City, soaring material costs stall homebuilding dreams
Ho Chi Minh City 10:04 03/04/2026A surge in construction material prices in Ho Chi Minh City since the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in mid-February has squeezed contractors and homeowners, disrupting projects and forcing difficult trade-offs across the local building sector.