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Da Nang real estate heats up as investors from Hanoi and HCMC pour in

With over 13,700 new units and 8,200 transactions in 2025, Da Nang’s market is bouncing back, fueled by capital from Vietnam’s two biggest cities.

Hanoi unveils five mega urban zones worth over $160 billion

Spanning nearly 50,000 hectares, these five strategic developments are set to reshape Hanoi’s urban landscape from 2026 to 2035.

Gold or real estate: where should investors park money now?

Gold prices have continued to hit new highs, delivering strong returns. However, selling gold to invest in real estate at this time requires careful consideration between profitability and long-term safety.

Real estate M&As remain active, next growth cycle expected: Avison Young Vietnam

According to Avison Young Vietnam, domestic investors emerged as the primary acquirers, accounting for a major in transactions valued above 100 million USD.

VND2.4 quadrillion ‘trapped’ in nearly 3,000 stalled real estate projects

Vietnam has 2,991 real estate projects that are stalled or facing obstacles, with total investment capital of VND2.4 quadrillion, a huge pool of resources yet to be mobilized for socio-economic development, according to the Ministry of Construction.

When data talks: Real estate IDs set to reshape Vietnam's future

A nation that possesses accurate territorial data holds the key to prosperity. For Vietnam, the real estate identification code is that key - a roadmap into a new era.

Apartment prices in Vietnam surge, rising over 40% in some areas

According to the Ministry of Construction, apartment prices in Vietnam rose by 20–30% in 2025, with certain areas experiencing increases of more than 40%. The sharpest hikes were recorded in the mid- and high-end condominium segments.

Southern Vietnam real estate market in flux as M&A deals surge

A wave of major mergers and acquisitions is reshaping the property market in southern Vietnam, signaling a decisive period of consolidation after years of stagnation.

PM chairs meeting on housing policy, real estate market

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the Central Steering Committee on Housing Policy and the Real Estate Market, chaired the 5th meeting of the committee in Hanoi on January 13.

Housing prices unlikely to fall in 2026, property investors see rebound

A rebound in supply, recovering transaction volumes, and the resolution of legal bottlenecks for a number of projects are helping real estate businesses move out of a “defensive” mode.

Vietnam struggles to unlock $100bn trapped in stalled property projects

Thousands of delayed real estate developments across Vietnam are trapping enormous financial resources. Despite recent progress, most projects remain mired in legal and procedural bottlenecks.

New property ID system aims to curb ‘ghost projects’ in Vietnam

From March 1, Vietnam will roll out electronic IDs for real estate products, improving traceability and oversight, though accuracy and legal clarity remain key questions.

Luxury villas turn into warehouses, luxury apartments struggle to find tenants

Luxury apartment towers and high-class villas are symbols of the wealthy. Behind the glamorous exterior, many houses are sitting empty, collecting dust, and hanging rental signs all year round without any customers.

Vietnam’s real estate M&As shift toward long-term strategies

Real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam continue to draw steady interest from foreign investors, according to insiders.

Every property in Vietnam to get a digital ID code starting March

Starting March 1, 2026, every real estate property in Vietnam will be issued a unique electronic identification code under a new national housing and real estate data system.

Hanoi construction dept addresses rampant abuses in social housing policies

Hanoi has asked the police to review, discover and handle unethical agents exploiting the process of filing applications for buying, renting or renting-to-own social housing.

Property prices on fashion street soar past VND1.2 billion per sqm

Chua Boc Street, the busy fashion center of Hanoi, currently has extremely high house prices reaching more than VND1.2 billion per sqm.

Crowds queue in the cold to buy $40,000 apartments in Hanoi

Low-cost housing priced around $40,000 sparks a wave of early morning queues and umbrella-covered crowds in the capital.

Mystery apartment in high-rise stays dark all year

Amid the dazzling lights of the urban area, one apartment has remained unlit for three years. Behind it lies a hidden corner of the luxury apartment segment that has been in “hibernation” for years.

Real estate sector divides as firms face debt, lawsuits, or windfalls

Vietnam’s property sector reveals two realities - some firms reap billions, while others borrow from family to stay afloat.