A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
Enterprises must not exploit the current supply shortage to inflate prices, create artificial values, or circulate unverified information to incite speculation and profiteering, which could destabilise the market.
The Capital Region, including Hanoi and nine neighbouring provinces of Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, and Thai Nguyen, is identified as a socio-economic development linkage area.
Running from May 14 to 18, Vietbuild Da Nang 2025 serves as a platform to showcase new products, cutting-edge technologies, and international brands in the construction, building materials, real estate, and décor industries.
According to statistics from Yuanta, market-wide revenue and post-tax profit rose by approximately 20.1% and 50.8% year-on-year, respectively, buoyed by the low comparative base of 2024.
After a gloomy period in 2023, Vietnam's economy has recovered impressively thanks to strong external demand, helping exports of goods and services increase by 15.5% in 2024, according to the World Bank.
Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is poised for growth, driven by policy reforms, increased foreign investment, and new and expanded industrial zones. By 2030, the country will add 221 new zones, expand 76, and adjust 22 under approved local planning schemes.
Experts said a large portion of this influx of cash will likely flow into promising investment avenues like real estate and securities, especially given the current volatility in the gold market.
In 2025, credit growth is forecast to continue its upward trajectory, driven by factors ranging from flexible monetary policies to robust corporate borrowing demand.
Industry experts have pointed to Vietnam's economic recovery, a thriving office and residential market, and surging demand for industrial real estate as significant factors solidifying the country’s status as a prime investment destination in Southeast Asia.
Experts believe 2025 could be a crucial year for the city's real estate sector. After navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic and economic downturn, a full recovery is anticipated by 2026.
Along with Vietnam’s continued appeal to foreign investors, experts have observed a growing trend in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the real estate sector, with numerous investors actively seeking project acquisitions.
Positive factors seen in Vietnam’s retail sector would bring opportunities for the domestic real estate market. The Ministry of Industry and Trade forecasts that in 2025, the retail market is projected to reach 350 billion USD, contributing 59% of the total state budget.
2025 will serve as a crucial foundation year for the real estate sector in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the path towards a full recovery by 2026 after facing challenges caused by COVID-19 and economic recession, experts predicted.
The newly operational Metro Line 1 is a key driver for real estate projects, particularly in retail and office spaces. The commercial real estate sector typically lags behind the residential market. As communities grow and stabilise, demand for commercial spaces rises accordingly.
The commendation of outstanding workers who are Party members, real estate remaining a promising investment channel in 2025, and two traditional craft villages of Vietnam recognised as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities were among news highlights last weekend.
According to Savills Vietnam, a more favourable real estate investment environment is expected in 2025 as cyclical challenges subside and the market continues its recovery.
Most young people are ambitious and have a long career path ahead of them to generate income and repay loans. Typically, within 10-15 years, their earnings will double or triple, making such loans low-risk for banks, said HoREA
