Sun Group, Central Pattana sign strategic partnership to pioneer next-generation mixed-use developments in Vietnam

Sun Group, Central Pattana sign strategic partnership to pioneer next-generation mixed-use developments in Vietnam

Vietnam's leading developer Sun Group and Central Pattana, a member of Central Group and Thailand’s No.1 retail-led mixed-use developer, on Thursday signed an MoU on strategic partnership, laying the foundation for a new generation of world-class retail and mixed-use complexes across Vietnam.

Real Estate - Fri, May 29, 2026 | 12:11 pm GTM+7

HCMC adds two more housing projects eligible for ownership by foreigners

HCMC adds two more housing projects eligible for ownership by foreigners

Ho Chi Minh City has approved two additional residential developments for sale to foreign organizations and individuals, expanding the list of projects open to these groups.

Real Estate - Fri, May 29, 2026 | 7:40 am GTM+7

Vinhomes gold-for-property scheme sparks debate over liquidity boost and financial risks

Vinhomes gold-for-property scheme sparks debate over liquidity boost and financial risks

A new program allowing homebuyers to exchange gold for real estate is drawing attention in Vietnam as developers seek to channel idle household gold holdings into the property market through a structure tied to gold valuation and guaranteed returns.

Real Estate - Wed, May 27, 2026 | 9:03 am GTM+7

FDI shifts 'taste', land banks lose edge as southern Vietnam's industrial property market gets more mature

FDI shifts 'taste', land banks lose edge as southern Vietnam's industrial property market gets more mature

Southern Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is entering a more mature phase as foreign direct investment (FDI) pivots toward high-tech and green industries, putting greater emphasis on logistics infrastructure, operational capacity and ESG standards over land availability.

Industrial real estate - Mon, May 25, 2026 | 2:35 pm GTM+7

Vingroup launches gold-to-property program with buyback option

Vingroup launches gold-to-property program with buyback option

Vingroup, its housing arm Vinhomes, and several jewelry companies plan to roll out a program allowing customers to convert their idle gold holdings into cash for home purchases, while also offering an option to convert the property value back into gold later.

Real Estate - Mon, May 25, 2026 | 1:05 pm GTM+7

M&A set to drive Vietnam’s hospitality market in 2026

M&A set to drive Vietnam’s hospitality market in 2026

Analysts expect mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to accelerate sharply in Vietnam’s hotel and resort sector in 2026, particularly in the four-star and five-star segments in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as tourism recovery strengthens and investors hunt for premium assets.

Real Estate - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 4:01 pm GTM+7

Phat Dat seeks shareholder approval for Thu Thiem Eco Smart City investment

Phat Dat seeks shareholder approval for Thu Thiem Eco Smart City investment

Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation (HoSE: PDR) is seeking to become a strategic investor in the Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project developed by South Korean-backed Lotte Properties HCMC in Ho Chi Minh City.

Real Estate - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 1:38 pm GTM+7

The end of the ‘cash cow’ era: Central Vietnam condotels give way to luxury apartments

The end of the ‘cash cow’ era: Central Vietnam condotels give way to luxury apartments

After a boom period fueled by attractive profit commitments, the condotel segment in Vietnam’s central city of Danang has entered a prolonged downturn, while the high-end apartment segment is rapidly gaining momentum as the new focal point of the coastal urban real estate market.

Real Estate - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 11:35 am GTM+7

Vietnam defense ministry to take over My Dinh national sports complex

Vietnam defense ministry to take over My Dinh national sports complex

The management of My Dinh National Sports Complex in Hanoi will be transferred to the Ministry of National Defense, as authorities move to address long-standing operational and financial problems at the country’s largest sports venue.

Real Estate - Wed, May 20, 2026 | 3:27 pm GTM+7

VSIP gets nod to develop $26 mln industrial park phase 2 in central Vietnam

VSIP gets nod to develop $26 mln industrial park phase 2 in central Vietnam

Nghe An province authorities have approved VSIP as the investor for the second phase of Tho Loc Industrial Park, with an estimated investment of VND688 billion ($26 million).

Industrial real estate - Tue, May 19, 2026 | 4:18 pm GTM+7

Foreigners eligible to buy housing at extra 6 projects in HCMC

Foreigners eligible to buy housing at extra 6 projects in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have added six more residential developments to the list of housing projects eligible for ownership by foreign individuals and organizations, as Vietnam’s largest economic hub seeks to attract additional international investment into its property market.

Real Estate - Mon, May 18, 2026 | 5:52 pm GTM+7

Experts call for removing bottlenecks to unlock southern Danang urban corridor

Experts call for removing bottlenecks to unlock southern Danang urban corridor

Experts and businesses said Danang needs to remove infrastructure, regulatory and planning bottlenecks to unlock the full potential of its southern urban corridor and create a new growth engine for the region.

Real Estate - Wed, May 13, 2026 | 2:57 pm GTM+7

Southern corridor seen as ‘heart’ of Danang’s multi-polar urban development

Southern corridor seen as ‘heart’ of Danang’s multi-polar urban development

Following its merger with Quang Nam province last July, Danang is gradually shaping a multi-polar urban development model with several new growth corridors, while the city’s southern axis is expected to play a central role in the new urban structure.

Real Estate - Wed, May 13, 2026 | 7:00 am GTM+7

ThaiGroup plans $4.9 bln tourism-resort complex in northern Vietnam

ThaiGroup plans $4.9 bln tourism-resort complex in northern Vietnam

Vietnam’s multi-sector corporation ThaiGroup plans to implement a VND128 trillion ($4.86 billion) tourism and resort complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh, home to the UNESCO-recognized Trang An scenic landscape complex, later this year.

Real Estate - Mon, May 11, 2026 | 10:41 pm GTM+7

HCMC sees surge in land-related revenue as property firms pay tens of millions of US dollars

HCMC sees surge in land-related revenue as property firms pay tens of millions of US dollars

Budget revenue from land in Ho Chi Minh City has rebounded sharply as a series of real estate projects overcome legal bottlenecks and developers begin fulfilling financial obligations, according to the city’s Finance Department.

Real Estate - Mon, May 11, 2026 | 12:58 pm GTM+7

Vietnam developer Saigonres plans $650 mln investment for next 5 years

Vietnam developer Saigonres plans $650 mln investment for next 5 years

Saigon Real Estate Group JSC (Saigonres) plans total investment of VND17.11 trillion ($650.37 million) for 2026-2030, implying average annual capital demand of about VND3-4 trillion ($114-152 million).

Real Estate - Sun, May 10, 2026 | 10:15 am GTM+7

Hanoi pushes Sumitomo, BRG to accelerate $4.2 bln smart city project

Hanoi pushes Sumitomo, BRG to accelerate $4.2 bln smart city project

Hanoi authorities have asked Japan’s Sumitomo and local conglomerate BRG Group to quicken the progress of the North Hanoi Smart City project as soon as legal procedures are finalized.

Real Estate - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 3:31 pm GTM+7

Vietnam property developers shift to asset-holding strategy for stable cash flow

Vietnam property developers shift to asset-holding strategy for stable cash flow

Vietnamese property developers are increasingly shifting away from the traditional build-to-sell model and focusing instead on accumulating long-term assets capable of generating stable recurring income, as the industry adapts to lessons learned from the market downturn of 2022-2023.

Real Estate - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 12:07 pm GTM+7

Van Phu Invest, T&T Group exit Hanoi’s $27 bln Red River megaproject consortium

Van Phu Invest, T&T Group exit Hanoi’s $27 bln Red River megaproject consortium

Two more developers, Van Phu Invest and T&T Group, have withdrawn from the investor consortium for Hanoi’s Red River Scenic Boulevard project, leaving a three-member group to pursue the plan.

Real Estate - Wed, May 6, 2026 | 3:10 pm GTM+7