
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.

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.