VietNamNet Bridge - Many successful merger & acquisition (M&A) deals in the hotel sector were reported in the first six months of the year. Some of the deals were worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

VietNamNet Bridge - The sharp increase in the supply plus changes in policies related to the real estate market have led to a considerable decrease in the number of property transactions.

 Possessing major advantages and potential, Hai Phong is expected to become a gateway connecting Vietnam with the world, according to CBRE’s Vietnam Special Report released recently.

 VietNamNet Bridge – As the least developed of the Trans-Pacific Partnership member nations, Viet Nam is most likely to become the biggest beneficiary of the agreement with an increase in GDP, FDI and exports of manufactured goods,

VietNamNet Bridge - The dong devaluation has caused changes to the cash flow: it will help heat up the real estate market. However, the dong/dollar exchange rate adjustment will not influence property prices.

VietNamNet Bridge - Rents for retail premises in HCM City are falling and shopping malls are poorly patronized, but supply of retail space continues to explode. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign real estate service providers often enter Vietnam with noisy PR campaigns, but then leave quietly.

 VN economy improving: CBRE; Minister Vinh says falling FDI approvals no cause for concern; Bac Ninh welcomes smartphone plant; Trade surplus in 10 months: Satisfactory but unsustainable; Vietnamese flock to Japan on reduced prices

A recent study by CBRE showed that the luxury hotel market in Phu Quoc Island has had a more impressive performance than other major tourist cities in Vietnam such as Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Developers are offering more affordable housing, yet people continue to hesitate when it comes to making home purchases.