property firms cast net abroad as funds dry up

Property firms cast net abroad as funds dry up

Ho Chi Minh City-based property developers are going to any length to survive a tough market.
players to help shoot for improved infrastructure

Players to help shoot for improved infrastructure

Ho Chi Minh City is pondering over collecting infrastructure-connection fees from real estate developers to improve its infrastructure and urban planning conditions and District 2 is expected to be the first to step up to the plate.
city puts new hotels to bed

City puts new hotels to bed

Ho Chi Minh City is thinking big in its hotel and hospitality development plan to meet international visitors’ accommodation demands.
groundwork laid for tourism property along the coast

Groundwork laid for tourism property along the coast

Vietnam’s second-home and hospitality sector is getting a boost from the increased exposure of its regional coastal tourism destinations.
southern projects drag their heels

Southern projects drag their heels

A snail’s pace site clearance and drawn out development procedures have seen many major property projects in Ho Chi Minh City fall behind schedule.
investors homing in on real estate

Investors homing in on real estate

The tightening of monetary policies and prohibition of informal gold and US dollar trading in Vietnam could prove good news for the real estate market.
new home for southern firms

New home for southern firms

The new industrial cluster will be prioritised for mechanical, chemical, electronic-information technology and food processing projects
saigon shopping mall set for makeover

Saigon shopping mall set for makeover

With many anchor tenants recently vacating, Kumho Asiana Plaza Saigon shopping mall is likely to renew itself by changing the concept of the retail area.
economy set to cool in 2011 after red hot 2010

Economy set to cool in 2011 after red hot 2010

Vietnam will look to spell out more stable economic growth in 2011 after the year of being heated by gold and US dollar prices.

HAGL overseas listing green light

Capital thirsty Hoang Anh Gia Lai Corporation’s overseas listing is on target.
southern hub to play with a straight bat

Southern hub to play with a straight bat

Ho Chi Minh City is likely to keep its land prices on an even keel as part of its drive to boost socio-economic development in 2011.

Park City is caught in a vortex

Snails-paced land clearance is proving to be a thorn in the side of Park City project residents and investors.
property loses golden lustre duet

Property loses golden lustre duet

Property prices are likely to dim in comparison to gold and US dollar market pricing fevers.

Local markets enjoy renaissance

More overseas investors are expected to land in Vietnam and nail-down equity investments for long-term profits.
golf courses hit rough

Golf courses hit rough

“All entertainment, cultural and sports-related projects in the city are not allowed to change their development functions under any circumstances”