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The Real Estate category covers residential, commercial, and industrial property markets. It explores investment trends, property development, regulatory policies, and infrastructure expansion, providing insights into market demand, foreign investment, and economic drivers shaping the sector.
Industrial real estate: Singaporean developer starts US$60 million factory project in northern Vietnam
Singapore-based industrial property developer Soilbuild International has broken ground on a US$60 million ready-built industrial facility in northern Vietnam’s Hung Yen province, The Investor has reported.
Real estate: Vietnam Trump golf course developer raises over US$157 million in private share issuance
Kinh Bac City Corporation (KBC), the firm developing the well publicised Trump-branded resort in northern Vietnam, has raised more than VND 4,100 billion (about US$157.7 million) through the sale of 174.1 million shares to nine professional investors on June 25, VN Express has reported.
Real estate: Gamuda’s Vietnam sales surge 165 percent, driving property growth
Malaysian construction group Gamuda Bhd reported a sharp rise in Vietnam project sales, Bloomberg has reported. Sales were up 165 percent year-on-year over nine months.
Real estate: Global Minimum Tax, US reciprocal tariffs could threaten Vietnam margins and sentiment, says Knight Frank
Vietnam’s property market faces headwinds from the coming Global Minimum Tax and uncertainty over US reciprocal tariffs, both of which could weigh on developer margins and investor sentiment, Global property advisory firm Knight Frank has said in an analysis published by The Investor.
Industrial real estate: Japan’s Nippon Koei to advise Vietnamese developer on Long Thanh project
Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei has been hired by Dong Nai Tan Hiep Industrial Park to advise on its Bau Can – Tan Hiep Industrial Park project, VN Express has reported. The project reflects a growing trend of Vietnamese developers engaging foreign expertise to design industrial parks that meet international environmental and technical standards..
Vietnam Real Estate Businesses Law: Key Updates & Rules for Foreign Investors
Vietnam’s Law on Real Estate Businesses 2023, enacted by the National Assembly of Vietnam, marks a significant update to the regulatory framework governing the real estate sector. This new law aims to address various challenges within the industry by focusing on transparency, consumer protection, and sustainable development.
Real estate: Trump family to net US$5 million from Vietnam licensing deal
A Trump branded resort and golf course project in northern Vietnam is reportedly set to new the Trump family US$5 million, with US$4 million paid already, according to a disclosure to the US Office of Government Ethics.
Real estate: Collateral to fund Vietnam’s Trump-branded resort to include factories, land, and cars
Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation (KBC) is making a bold financial play to support a high-profile Trump-branded complex in Hung Yen. The firm is seeking shareholder approval to unlock funding using a wide range of collateral, including land, factories, subsidiary shares—and even a luxury Lexus, Dan Viet has reported
Real estate: Vietnam’s Novaland seeks second deferral on US$50 million bond repayment
Vietnamese property developer Novaland (NVL) has requested another delay on a VND 1.3 trillion (US$50 million) bond lot—just one month before it is due—despite already securing a two-year extension in 2023, VN Express has reported.
Could A Trump Tower Really Break Ground in Vietnam Next Year?
Last week, it was widely reported that work could start on a Trump Tower in Ho Chi Minh City as soon as next year. However, Vietnam’s real estate sector is not flush with cash, and this could make it challenging to get this project off the ground.
Real estate: Business leaders say Vietnam’s social housing plan risks failure without reform
Regulatory delays, vague income definitions, and inflexible financing are stalling Vietnam’s goal to build 1 million social housing units by 2030, a cohort of real estate developers told a seminar Wednesday, The Investor has reported.
Steel: Vietnam’s SMC claws back into profit amid debt write-downs and real estate drag
SMC Investment and Trading JSC (HoSE: SMC) returned to profit in 2024, posting a VND 12.1 billion (US$465,000) gain after two years of deep losses, VietnamNet has reported.
Real estate: Vietnam’s Novaland plans debt for shares conversion
Novaland plans to issue additional shares to convert debts owed to major shareholders into equity. This follows years of shareholder-backed debt repayments, particularly by NovaGroup and Diamond Properties, The Investor has reported.
Real estate: Trump Organization eyes Vietnam skyscraper, amid tariff talks
The Trump Organization, in partnership with Kinhbac City, is exploring a skyscraper project in central Ho Chi Minh City, with Eric Trump expected to survey the site and meet city officials this week, Reuters has reported.
Vietnam Residential Real Estate 2025: Prices, Trends & Key Players
Vietnam’s residential real estate market is shaped by urbanisation, economic growth, and rising demand for diverse housing options. Major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi dominate the sector, with developments ranging from affordable apartments to luxury villas. That said, there are challenges in the sector such as affordability issues and rising land prices. Regardless, the residential market remains a vital component of Vietnam’s real estate landscape.
Construction: Vietnam’s construction sector secures US$12 million in March FDI commitments
The construction sector received US$12.41 million in foreign direct investment in March. This included 3 new projects worth US$2 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Real Estate: Vietnam’s March real estate sector FDI over US$915 million
Foreign direct investment into real estate projects in Vietnam totalled US$915.70 million in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The sector saw 12 new projects valued at US$759 million, accounting for more than 80 percent of the total inflow into real esate.
Vietnam’s Novaland 2024 audit raises red flags over ability to continue operating
Novaland (NVL), one of Vietnam’s largest real estate developers, posted a VND 4,395 billion (approx. US$176 million) loss in 2024 and faces ongoing concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern, according to its latest audited financial statements and reported by CafeF.
Vietnam’s Law on Housing in 2025
The Law on Housing 2023 represents a comprehensive update to Vietnam’s housing regulations. It aims to create a more transparent, equitable, and sustainable housing sector by introducing stringent standards for development, ownership, and management.
Commercial Real Estate in Vietnam 2025: Market Trends, Regulations & More
The retail sector is undergoing a transformation, with traditional shopping formats adapting to the rise of e-commerce. Developers are focusing on integrated spaces that blend shopping, dining, and entertainment to meet evolving consumer demands. Office demand, while recovering post-pandemic, is increasingly shifting towards flexible workspaces and decentralised locations.
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