foreign home hunters go high end

Foreign home hunters go high-end

High-end apartment projects are favoured by foreigners looking for property in Vietnam.
singaporean standards boost capitalands profile in vietnam

Singaporean standards boost CapitaLand’s profile in Vietnam

More than 9,100 residential units in 12 projects, 4,700 serviced apartments in 21 projects, two integrated developments, and a portfolio of around $1 billion across seven major cities in Vietnam are just some of the impressive numbers Singaporean CapitaLand boasts in Vietnam. CapitaLand Vietnam CEO Chen Lian Pang spoke to VIR’s Quynh Chau about the group‘s development on the path to becoming the largest foreign property developer in Vietnam so far.
ports must make way for new phase

Ports must make way for new phase

The Ministry of Transport last week confirmed they will remove 10 ports along the Saigon River to areas further on the outskirts, a move which will likely create good opportunities for residential developers.
condotels concerning to experts

Condotels concerning to experts

Despite being one of Vietnam’s most sought-after second home property types, condotels are prompting a number of concerns among investment experts.
property ma trend higher in 2017

Property M&A trend higher in 2017

Both in terms of quantity and quality, 2017 has shaped up to be a landmark year for mergers and acquisitions in the property sector.
realty climbs on solid fundamentals

Realty climbs on solid fundamentals

The local real estate market has been on an upbeat growth trajectory, profiting from the country’s positive macro-economic fundamentals.
oman joint venture to address critical water situation in hanoi

Oman joint venture to address critical water situation in Hanoi

Vietnam-Oman Investment Company has just embarked on a strategic investment with a water treatment plant project in Hanoi.
hanoi plans 255 million water plant to reduce water shortage

Hanoi plans $255 million water plant to reduce water shortage

The commencement of Duong River Surface Water Treatment Plant on March 9 in Gia Lam district will help reduce the shortage of water in Hanoi by 2020.
major realty projects drive early fdi

Major realty projects drive early FDI

Supported by strong liquidity in 2016, a range of foreign invested real estate projects in major Vietnamese cities is expected to launch for sale in 2017.
bat vietnam and unesco to foster young talents

BAT Vietnam and UNESCO to foster young talents

With goals of providing Vietnamese students with more comprehensive development and helping companies find better human resources solutions, the Talent Hub Grand Recruitment Programme (Talent Hub) kicked off in October.
pvi sun life appoints big shot as new ceo

PVI Sun Life appoints big shot as new CEO

Larry Madge has just been appointed as the new chief executive officer of PVI Sun Life from September 28, 2016.
fdi energises petrol market

FDI energises petrol market

The petroleum products of the first-ever foreign invested distributor in 2017 will break the monopoly currently held by domestic companies, and increase the overall competitiveness of the market.
deadline extended for long delayed safari park

Deadline extended for long-delayed Safari Park

Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary Dinh La Thang has moved the construction deadline for the already long-delayed $500-million Saigon Safari Park in the city’s Cu Chi district to later this year.
foreigners set foot on property ladder

Foreigners set foot on property ladder

The revised laws on Housing and Real Estate Business, which allow foreigners to buy houses in Vietnam, were keenly lauded by the foreign community when they came into force in July 2015. Many foreigners living here have, for many years, wanted to own property in Vietnam either as a home or as an investment.
revised law on foreign property ownership has issues to iron out

Revised law on foreign property ownership has issues to iron out

The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association made suggestions to the Ministry of Construction and related ministries, which are currently drafting decrees to guide the recent revised Laws on Housing and Real Estate Businesses.