retail property landlords and tenants facing predicament

Retail property landlords and tenants facing predicament

Retail property landlords and tenants must prepare to navigate a period of elevated risks to cash flow and increased operational costs arising from a slump in consumer demand and disruption to supply chains.
multi million dollar racetrack venture on brink of collapse

Multi-million-dollar racetrack venture on brink of collapse

Despite having support of local authorities for more than 12 years, a dispute between Chinese and Vietnamese investors in a high-end residential and horse racing track complex in the southern province of Long An seems impossible to be solved, leading the project towards the edge of fizzling out. Quynh Chau reports.
smart success in store for binh duong

Smart success in store for Binh Duong

With more than 30 forums organised since 2005, HORASIS continues to offer the opportunity for developing countries, and localities such as the southern province of Binh Duong, to collaborate with other global partners.
binh duong surpassing fdi attraction targets

Binh Duong surpassing FDI attraction targets

Foreign direct investment has contributed significantly to breakthroughs in socio-economic development for the southern province of Binh Duong, as it was revealed that targets for 2020 have already been smashed.
cities within cities becoming more prevalent across vietnam

“Cities within cities” becoming more prevalent across Vietnam

Property developers are increasing their interest in integrated large-scale projects and megacities, with the trend continuing to dominate the residential markets of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and neighbouring provinces.
global encouragement for major financial centre

Global encouragement for major financial centre

Now is the time for Ho Chi Minh City to set up a global financial centre to meet the region’s increasing demand, according to foreign financial experts.
binh thuan the place for property

Binh Thuan the place for property

Binh Thuan is emerging as a top holiday property market location in the southern provinces, with a growing range of large-scale ventures making their presence felt.
staying true after all these years

Staying true after all these years

Roughly 28 years have passed since the day that Peter Ryder, founder and CEO of Indochina Capital, first visited his business in Vietnam. The US businessman shared with VIR’s Quynh Chau his thoughts about this long journey, his love for Vietnam, and his ambitious plans in the country.
slick action required by developers

Slick action required by developers

As conflicts between high-rise apartment developers  and their residents increase, some developers are struggling to improve their professionalism in building management. Quynh Chau reports.
nam long expands its ambitions with japanese connection

Nam Long expands its ambitions with Japanese connection

Residential areas in Vietnam are becoming an increasingly appealing investment opportunity for experienced Japanese groups wishing to make their mark in the property sector.
ho chi minh city ramps up real estate

Ho Chi Minh City ramps up real estate

In an effort to become more attractive to investors and feature more modern infrastructure, Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying development of its urban real estate market. Quynh Chau reports.  
local developers unlock power of green building

Local developers unlock power of green building

Green building represents one of the most significant opportunities for sustainable growth at both the national and global levels, and local developers have begun paying more attention to this concept. The fledgling segment has great development potential as locals increasingly look for better living quality. Quynh Chau reports.
ensuring profitability of vietnamese condotels

Ensuring profitability of Vietnamese condotels

The condotel segment has recently emerged as one of the most attractive investments for investors. VIR’s Quynh Chau talked with Bob Merrigan Regional Director – Hotel Project Services, Asia Pacific, JLL, on his assessment on this new segment of the Vietnamese real estate market.
savills group ceo sees vietnams potential

Savills Group CEO sees Vietnam’s potential

Vietnam is considered one of Asia’s most vibrant property markets and a long-term strategic area for Savills. VIR’s Quynh Chau talked with Mark Ridley, newly-appointed Group CEO for Savills, on his assessment of the Vietnamese real estate market and its role in Savills’ development strategy.
real estate in 2018 showing firm progress

Real estate in 2018 showing firm progress

Despite challenges arising, the real estate market in Vietnam ended 2018 in a good place, and expects to remain stable this year.