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Housing supply booms in Hanoi and HCM City
Over 30,000 new units launched for sale in the two cities in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Da Nang targets to complete 5,000 social housing units in 2026
The central city aims to complete 28,955 social housing units during the 2025–2030 period.
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HCMC to break ground on series of projects worth over $9 bln
The Rach Chiec National Sports Complex, with a preliminary investment of over VND145.6 trillion ($5.54 billion), will be developed as a public-private partnership (PPP) on nearly 187 ha.
Banks to tighten collateral and credit rating criteria
Risk management criteria, particularly the requirements for "collateral" and "minimum credit rating," are expected to be slightly tightened.
Hanoi announces 39 projects designated for social housing investment
This initiative is part of the city’s broader goal to complete 120,000 social housing units during the 2026–2030 period.
Domestic gold prices keep upward trend in new year
Selling prices of SJC-branded gold bars hitting a record high of VND158 million (around $6,000) per tael.
Digital ID codes will be assigned to real estate properties
The move is expected to mark a major shift from traditional paper-based verification to data-driven governance.
Home affordability remains a challenge
Amid a crisis in affordability for potential homebuyers, possible options on the outskirts of major cities are also slipping through their hands as prices only head upwards.
An alternative solution for livestock industry to protect environment
Biogas offers an alternative solution for powering Vietnam’s livestock industry while also cleaning up the environment.