The Pivotal Moment Before the Growth Wave
Following the regional planning milestone, while the former Binh Duong was regarded as the “industrial hub” at the northern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau is gradually establishing itself as the “urban coastal hub” in the south—a convergence of industry, seaports, and tourism. After years of expansive development, this region is now entering a phase of comprehensive restructuring, fueling the rise of the expanded Ho Chi Minh City metropolis.
Among the drivers of Ba Ria – Vung Tau’s development, transportation infrastructure is taking the lead. According to the 2025 public investment plan, the southern region is receiving the most capital, with Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau ranking among the top five localities, totaling 143,224 billion VND.
The Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway spans nearly 54km with 4-6 lanes.
From planning to execution, the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway is set to be completed and open for technical traffic on schedule by December 19th. This route will reduce travel time from central Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Ria – Vung Tau from 2 hours to just over 1 hour, significantly easing congestion on National Highway 51.
While National Highway 51 serves as the industrial development axis, the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway is positioned as the coastal tourism and leisure axis, unlocking new development opportunities for the coastal city.
Notably, Long Thanh International Airport is also expected to welcome its first technical flight on December 19, 2025, and commence commercial operations in the first half of 2026, completing the region’s integrated road, air, and sea transportation network.
According to experts, connectivity infrastructure not only drives regional development but also serves as a powerful psychological catalyst, unlocking the potential of the real estate market. Data from Batdongsan.com.vn reveals that interest in Ba Ria – Vung Tau real estate in September nearly doubled (98%) compared to the beginning of the year.
“Observably, behind the surge in interest is the restructuring of investment capital, with participation from northern investors—who are adept at identifying potential markets by following public investment trends. Meanwhile, for southerners, Vung Tau is increasingly becoming an ideal coastal living space, meeting all needs for investment, residence, work, leisure, and entertainment,” shared Ms. N.T.Diu from the BHS Research and Development Department.
Here, Gold Coast Vung Tau stands as a pioneering benchmark, initiating the vision for a new generation of coastal urban development and laying the foundation for the transformation of the Ba Ria – Vung Tau real estate market.
Gold Coast Vung Tau – Living in Cinematic Frames of Nature
The transformation of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has sparked the development of multifunctional coastal cities. Moving beyond its reputation as a “weekend getaway” for Ho Chi Minh City residents, Vung Tau is evolving into an international-standard service, commerce, and hospitality hub, centered around the mega-city of Gold Coast Vung Tau.
The project stretches along the 68m Mega Boulevard, directly connecting to the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway, facilitating easy access to Long Thanh Airport, the state-of-the-art Cai Mep Thi Vai deep-sea port complex, and major industrial clusters in the region.
Furthermore, located at the intersection of the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway and QL55—the gateway welcoming over 16 million visitors annually (as of 2024) to Vung Tau—Gold Coast Vung Tau holds a strategic position, likened to the “Mega Gate,” the gateway to the ocean for southern tourism flows.
Gold Coast Vung Tau is situated at the Mega Gate super gateway.
Spanning 1,300 hectares (equivalent to two-thirds of Thu Thiem), Gold Coast Vung Tau is envisioned as an Ecosystem—a multi-layered, multifunctional living environment where all avenues, amenities, and natural landscapes operate harmoniously as a complete city.
Building on this foundation, the Mega Living philosophy—living large in expansive spaces—is developed around 11 “Mega” symbols. Here, commercial, shopping, and entertainment hubs converge with the Mega Universe (a 1,300-hectare mega-ecosystem); Mega Boulevard (a global commercial avenue); Mega Global Hub (an 85-hectare pioneering outlet center in Vietnam); and Mega Sport Complex (a 36-hectare coastal sports and events complex).
Residents can also immerse themselves in nature with Mega Green & Mega Blue (150 hectares of greenery and 300 hectares of water bodies meeting WHO green urban standards); Mega Park Complex (10 themed parks); Mega Legacy (a salt heritage experience integrating a century-old salt-making tradition into spa treatments); and become part of the Mega Community (an international community and new Ho Chi Minh City residents).
Gold Coast Vung Tau defines the Eco-Cinematic Living standard.
In essence, Ba Ria – Vung Tau is emerging as the southern growth pole, where connectivity infrastructure opens vast development opportunities, attracting investment and population shifts. Where land meets sea, Gold Coast Vung Tau not only creates a distinctive living landscape between nature and urbanity but also becomes a prosperous destination (Mega Vision)—where grandeur meets emotion, and living value aligns with investment value.
