“Post-Merger: Long An and Tay Ninh Invest in Infrastructure to Spur Economic Growth and Real Estate Opportunities”

Economic Powerhouse Merger: Unlocking Synergies in Tay Ninh and Long An

Tay Ninh and Long An share a deep historical and geographical connection, once part of Gia Dinh province. With well-developed infrastructure and economic structures, the integration of these two provinces will not only maximize existing strengths but also create a unified space for interconnected growth, enhancing competitiveness and fostering stronger regional linkages.

Strategically located between the Western and Eastern regions, Long An boasts over 40 efficient industrial parks in Duc Hoa, Ben Luc, and Tan An. Its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City and well-invested infrastructure make it a highly promising area for development.

Tay Ninh, on the other hand, stands out for its rich tourism potential and internationally renowned landmarks. The Vam Co Dong river system, flowing entirely through Tay Ninh, will greatly enhance the development of eco-tourism and high-tech agriculture.

Both provinces hold significant strategic value, bordering Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia. The merger results in a vast area of over 8,500 km2 and a population of more than 3.3 million people, presenting immense opportunities for economic growth and the real estate market.

This integration is not merely an administrative boundary adjustment and organizational restructuring but also enriches the economic landscape of two provinces that have played pivotal roles in the development of the Southeast and Mekong Delta regions.

Businesses will have the opportunity to expand their land funds and seamlessly connect industrial, service, and high-tech agricultural ecosystems without provincial boundaries. With its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City, the new Tay Ninh province will emerge as a growth pole, supporting and relieving population, land, and transportation pressures from the metropolitan center.

Infrastructure Leads the Way: Opportunities for Real Estate in Ho Chi Minh City’s Western Region in a New Phase

A series of transportation infrastructure projects in Long An and Tay Ninh are transforming the local real estate landscape. In fact, Ho Chi Minh City’s western region has already made a strong impression in real estate, particularly with large-scale urban areas developed by prominent companies such as Vinhomes, Nam Long, Phu My Hung, Bim Group, Him Lam, Ecopark, and MIK Group.

Several existing urban areas in the region have witnessed positive demand. For example, the 355-hectare Waterpoint urban area by Nam Long, which began construction in 2018, now features numerous completed subdivisions and operational utilities and services. The project is directly connected to the Ho Chi Minh City-Trung Luong-My Thuan highway and is adjacent to key infrastructure projects such as Ring Road 3 and Ring Road 4, as well as the Ben Luc-Long Thanh highway. It is also just 30-45 minutes away from Phu My Hung and Ho Chi Minh City’s center. This project is expected to gain further value following the merger, with several key infrastructure projects currently under investment or nearing completion in the 2025-2027 period.

One such project is the Ben Luc-Long Thanh expressway, which is nearing completion and serves as a catalyst for the real estate market in the Long An-Tay Ninh region. This expressway is a national key project with a total length of over 57km and an investment of more than VND 31,300 billion. Construction began in 2014, traversing three localities: Long An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dong Nai. Currently, nearly 30km of the 57km has been completed and technically opened to traffic. The remaining sections will continue to be constructed for full completion by 2026.

Thus, the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway, along with Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road 3 (running through Ho Chi Minh City, Long An, and Dong Nai), is expected to be technically opened by the end of 2025. These two key infrastructure projects will form a strong inter-regional linkage, facilitating travel between Long An and Ho Chi Minh City’s center, the Long Thanh airport, and surrounding areas.

Upon full completion, the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway will also stimulate investment waves and enhance the value of real estate along the route. Projects located near the expressway will undoubtedly benefit from future price increases, especially as this infrastructure project nears full completion.

Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City has recently approved the construction of an interchange connecting the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway with National Highway 50, with construction expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year and completion by 2026. National Highway 50 is a vital transportation artery connecting Long An and Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta provinces, such as Tien Giang.

Furthermore, Ho Chi Minh City is also studying the investment of a VND 2,400 billion interchange between Rang Sac Street (in Can Gio district) and the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway. The investment decision is expected to be approved in the second quarter of 2025. This project is anticipated to open up new connections and boost the development of the real estate market in Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City), Ben Luc (Long An), and surrounding areas.

Meanwhile, key transportation routes such as DT 822, DT 823, and DT 825 (connecting Tay Ninh and Long An), along with national highways and expressways, have opened up seamless development space for the region.

Recently, Long An and Tay Ninh added six more projects to their public investment plan, with a total capital of VND 270.83 billion. The formation of a comprehensive transportation system will create vast development space, attracting investors and fostering regional economic linkages.

Additionally, national key projects such as Ring Road 3 (passing through Long An, Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dong Nai) and Ring Road 4 (passing through Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City, and Long An) will, upon completion, create strategic transportation corridors, facilitating inter-regional connectivity and boosting the real estate market.

Mr. Vo Huynh Tuan Kiet, Director of Residential CBRE Vietnam, shared that in Ho Chi Minh City’s western region, the demand for houses, villas, and townhouses remains high. Thanks to well-invested infrastructure and easy connectivity, projects offering diverse land plots have been actively sought for both residential and investment purposes over the past 3-4 years.

According to Mr. Kiet, the variety in supply, pricing, and convenient infrastructure have driven buyers’ demand toward satellite cities. Some areas have become alternative markets to Ho Chi Minh City for an extended period. “If you ask if there are still opportunities in the real estate market near Ho Chi Minh City, I can affirm that there are. In particular, the real estate market in Long An will be very vibrant,” emphasized Mr. Kiet.