Ho Chi Minh City's housing market sees price stabilisation, sharper buyer segmentation
Economy 21:50 13/10/2026According to Avison Young Vietnam, improved planning and infrastructure development have helped ease market uncertainty and prevented a complete freeze. More than 25,000 apartments are expected to enter the market in multiple launches between 2027 and 2030, with many projects scheduled to benefit from infrastructure improvements around 2030.
Real estate business exits rise despite nearly $7bn in FDI inflows
Economy 18:36 05/10/2026Vietnam's real estate sector attracted nearly US$7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months, but the number of real estate businesses completing dissolution procedures surged 123.3 percent year on year.
Southern Ho Chi Minh City leads property supply, new projects priced from $2,700/m²
Ho Chi Minh City 17:53 28/09/2026Southern Ho Chi Minh City's property market is seeing a major shift, driven by key transport infrastructure projects and the resolution of legal hurdles for a number of developments.
Vietnamese property developer fined $10,770 for failing to report 136 apartment sales to foreign buyers
Ho Chi Minh City 15:48 21/09/2026Vietnamese real estate developer Son Kim Land Corporation has been fined VND280 million (US$10,700) by the Ho Chi Minh City administration for failing to report the sale of 136 apartments at the Gateway Thao Dien project to foreign individuals and organizations.
Vietnam breaks into global top 10 for real estate transparency improvements
Vietnam News 17:10 19/09/2026Vietnam has emerged among the world's 10 most improved real estate markets in terms of transparency during the 2024-26 period, according to the 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index released by global real estate services firm JLL.
Ho Chi Minh City homebuyers head outward in search of bigger, more affordable homes
Ho Chi Minh City 15:18 19/09/2026Nearly seven in 10 homebuyers in Ho Chi Minh City are willing to move away from central areas to the suburbs or new urban developments in search of larger living spaces at more affordable prices, according to a recent survey.
Ho Chi Minh City’s transit-oriented development: More value around transit, but who gets the gains?
In-Depth 20:32 14/09/2026As Ho Chi Minh City expands transit-oriented development (TOD), higher densities and better accessibility could unlock significant land value around transit hubs. The harder question is how to share that value so that affordable housing and public benefits can grow alongside investor returns.
Vietnam drafts amendment to law requiring digital IDs for real estate transactions
Vietnam News 14:03 23/08/2026Vietnam's Bill on Real Estate Business would require real estate put up for sale or lease to use a unique electronic identification code throughout the transaction process.
Apartment prices ease in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City but remain high
Economy 10:43 22/08/2026After a prolonged period of rising prices, Vietnam’s real estate market saw a downward adjustment in the secondary segment in the second quarter of 2026.
State buyout mechanism expected to offer new path for unfinished housing projects in Vietnam
Economy 12:46 06/08/2026Resolution 21, which proposes piloting a state buyout mechanism for stalled commercial housing projects in Vietnam, is expected to provide a possible way forward for long-delayed developments and help ease persistent bottlenecks in the real estate market.
Doctors, lawyers, brokers: How far back can tax audits go in Vietnam?
Economy 22:32 03/08/2026Doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers, lecturers, teachers, and other taxpayers who underreport income may face tax penalties for violations committed within the past five years under Vietnam's tax law.
Hanoi office vacancy rate tops 26% amid rising supply
Economy 10:43 19/07/2026The emergence of large-scale projects in western Hanoi has driven office supply higher and pushed vacancy rates up, while the retail segment has recorded positive signals thanks to the arrival of international brands.
