Week 46/2025 – Central Vietnam Real Estate News Summary

In this weekly or sometimes bi-weekly news flash – CVR: Central Vietnam Realty will provide a choice of articles from mainly Vietnamese media sources related to the real estate market in Vietnam.
We will be focusing on issues related to Da Nang and Hoi An, while also looking at national news and their possible impact on Central Vietnam’s property market.
You will find a summary, a link to the source as well as CVR’s take on the article.

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1. Vingroup, Masterise, and Sun Group Race to Build Major Infrastructure, Using It as a Weapon to Raise Real Estate Project Value.

 

1. Major real estate developers in Vietnam—Vingroup, Masterise Group, and Sun Group—are shifting their strategies toward large-scale infrastructure investment as a way to enhance the value of their property portfolios. Instead of focusing solely on residential or commercial projects, they are building high-speed railways, expressways, airports, and logistics hubs to strengthen regional connectivity. Vingroup is leading with ambitious transport proposals, including the Hà Nội–Quảng Ninh and HCMC–Cần Giờ high-speed rail lines, as well as the massive North–South high-speed railway. The group is also developing seaports and logistics centers to support its industrial real estate and VinFast supply chain. Masterise Group is applying the TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) model and investing in major infrastructure around its projects, such as Cát Bình International Airport in Bắc Ninh and the proposed Long Thành–Hồ Tràm expressway.

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   Sun Group is focusing on tourism-driven infrastructure, having built key highways in Quảng Ninh and expanding aviation services to strengthen access to its resort ecosystem in Phú Quốc and other destinations. This emerging trend shows that infrastructure is becoming a powerful tool for real estate developers to expand land banks, boost demand, and increase project value. Other major players like Văn Phú Invest and Thaco are also joining the race by proposing roads, bridges, and railway initiatives, signaling a broader industry shift toward integrated infrastructure–property development.

 

Source: cafef.vn

 

2. Land Use Certificate Costs Expected to Increase From 2026 – What People Need to Know.

 

Under the 2024 Land Law, provincial land price tables currently in use will remain valid until December 31, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, all provinces and cities must issue new land price tables that are more detailed and updated annually instead of every five years. These updated tables will reflect land values by specific zones, locations, and even individual plots, making them more transparent and much closer to actual market prices. Because of this shift, official land prices are expected to increase across many areas.

 

All fees related to issuing a land use right certificate for the first time—such as land-use fees, land-lease fees, and registration fees—are calculated directly from the land price table. When the new, higher price tables take effect in 2026, the total cost for obtaining the certificate will rise accordingly. Therefore, individuals planning to apply for a land use right certificate are advised to complete the process before January 1, 2026 to reduce expenses and avoid paying higher fees.

 

Source: cafef.vn

 

3. Understand the Regulations When Converting Agricultural Land to Residential Land to Avoid Having Your Application Returned.

 

Conditions & Authority Under the 2024 Land Law, conversions must align with approved district or urban planning. Notably, from July 1, 2025, the Commune-level People’s Committee will have the authority to approve these requests for individuals. However, converting rice or forestry land strictly requires a resolution from the Provincial People’s Council.

 

Costs & Procedure The main cost is the land use fee, calculated as the value of the new residential land minus the value of the original agricultural land. Applicants must also pay a 0.5% registration fee and a provincial issuance fee. The process involves submitting a dossier, verification by authorities, fee payment, and finally, updating the database to receive the new Land Use Rights Certificate.

 

Source: laodong.vn

 

4. Industrial Real Estate Firms Report Strong Profit Growth.

 

Demand for industrial land and ready-built factories has rebounded strongly, driving impressive profit growth for Vietnam’s industrial real estate developers in the first nine months of the year. According to Agriseco Securities, the sector recorded VND 41.7 trillion in revenue and nearly VND 9.8 trillion in post-tax profit, up 23% and 40% year-on-year. Major developers led the surge: Becamex posted VND 2.27 trillion in profit—triple last year—while Kinh Bac City (KBC) achieved over VND 1.56 trillion, four times higher than the same period in 2024. Smaller firms also reported strong gains, including Nam Tan Uyen and Long Hau with profits rising 50% and 77%, respectively.

 

Analysts attribute the improvement to recovering tenant demand and renewed land negotiations following the U.S. tariff announcement, which had initially raised concerns but ultimately had limited impact. Increased land absorption, higher utility-service revenue, and a 4% rise in rental prices supported overall growth. Many developers have already met or surpassed annual profit targets, and Agriseco forecasts a continued 5–10% profit increase this year, driven by firms with large ready-to-lease land banks and pre-signed MoUs.

 

Source: vnexpress.net

 

5. Da Nang Focuses on Harmonious Development Across Its Tourism Zones.

 

The city of Đà Nẵng is emphasising a balanced tourism development strategy by dividing its tourism assets into distinct zones tailored to their unique characteristics. Đà Nẵng TV Four key zones are defined: the coastal belt (215 km of shoreline), the suburban region within 20 km of the core, the midland area up to 70 km from the centre, and the high-mountain region of the Trường Sơn range. Đà Nẵng TV In addition to the urban tourism core in the city and the heritage city of Hội An, these zones aim to improve connectivity, diversify high-quality resort offerings, preserve local culture and nature, and avoid homogeneous competition.

 

Source: baodanang.vn

 

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