Vietnam’s real estate sector has evolved rapidly over the past decade, reflecting Vietnam’s broader economic transformation and urbanisation. Foreign direct investment (FDI), infrastructure development, and a burgeoning middle class are propelling demand across residential, commercial, industrial, and hospitality sectors. Despite challenges such as regulatory complexities and market fluctuations, the outlook for real estate in Vietnam over the long term is promising as the country continues to position itself as a key player in the Southeast Asian market.

Vietnam’s Publishing Industry: Overview 2025

the-shiv March 12, 2024

The future of publishing in Vietnam is poised for significant transformation as digital technology and changing consumer preferences reshape the industry. While traditional print publishing remains dominant, there is a growing shift towards digital formats, driven by increased internet accessibility and the popularity of ebooks and audiobooks. However, regulatory challenges and content restrictions may continue to influence the development and diversification of publishing products.

Vietnam C.bank starts issuing T-bills to reduce pressure on dong

the-shiv March 12, 2024

The State Bank of Vietnam issued VND 14.999 trillion or US$609 million yesterday in a renewed attempt to halt the devaluation of the local currency, The Investor is reporting. Key takeaways: Overnight loans account for 90 percent of transactions and were attracting an interest rate of 1.17 percent on March

Industrial Real Estate in Vietnam: Industry Overview 2025

the-shiv March 12, 2024

Vietnam’s industrial real estate market has been evolving, driven by urbanisation, economic shifts, and increasing foreign investment. Key regions such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi dominate the sector, with industrial parks and logistics hubs in high demand due to the influx of multinational manufacturers and Vietnam’s growing role in global supply chains.

Vietnam’s Stock Market Upgrade Opportunity: Unpacked

Mark Barnes March 12, 2024

Over the course of 2023, foreign investors exited their positions in the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange–or the HoSE–to the tune of more than US$1 billion. This mass exodus could have been for any number of reasons: demand in key export markets was faltering, several financial crimes had been

This opinion piece in support of redesignating Vietnam a market economy

the-shiv March 12, 2024

John Borton, a non-resident senior fellow at Johns Hopkins/SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, has written an opinion piece for the Geopolitical Monitor in which he argues for making Vietnam a market economy. Borton argues that: There would be bilateral benefits in market access and export opportunities; Other countries have already done

The data in this article about Vietnam’s electric vehicle market

the-shiv March 12, 2024

Cleantechnica is running an article about Vietnam’s electric vehicle market in which they use data from the International Trade Association that suggests that the car ownership rate in Vietnam will reach 30 percent by 2030 up from 5.7 percent in 2020. The original report also says that rate will be