real estate investment

Ho Chi Minh City Property urban scene with graffiti-covered gate and buildings in District 1.

Ho Chi Minh City Property: $68M Deal Unveiled

On July 2025, UOA Vietnam, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s UOA Group, acquired 100% of CTCP VIAS Hồng Ngọc Bảo for $68 million (approximately 1,700 tỷ đồng). This landmark transaction secures a prime 2,000 m² plot on Võ Thị Sáu Street, District 1, with approval for a 22-story development. This deal underscores the intense competition for Ho Chi Minh City property, driven by foreign investors...

Aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City skyline boosting real estate profit growth.

Real Estate Profit: Remarkable Growth

Vietnam’s real estate sector is experiencing a remarkable recovery. According to VnExpress, real estate profit in Q2 2025 soared nearly 130% compared to the same period last year. This surge not only highlights the market’s revival but also underscores investor confidence in its long-term potential. What drives this impressive figure? Forces Behind Real Estate Profit Growth Several factors...

A bar chart showing remittances to Ho Chi Minh City in billion USD from 2018 to 6T2025, with a peak in 2024 and a slight dip in 6T2025.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City Reach New Heights

In a positive sign for Vietnam's largest economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has recorded over $5.23 billion in remittances during the first six months of 2025. This figure represents a modest increase compared to the same period in 2024, when inflows hit approximately $5.2 billion with a sharper 20% growth. According to data from the State Bank of Vietnam's HCMC branch, the steady flow underscores the...