A New Breakthrough Phase
At the seminar titled “Southern Capital Flow: The Sustainable Appeal of Central Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate,” organized by Vietnam Real Estate E-Magazine and the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute on November 26, economic expert Prof. Dr. Trần Đình Thiên emphasized Ho Chi Minh City’s role as the nation’s growth engine.
According to him, the city will expand its development space both horizontally and vertically, including underground and digital spaces, creating significant price growth potential for central real estate in the coming years.
“Ho Chi Minh City is considered a central urban hub, and within this hub, there are prime coordinates. Real estate prices here will continue to rise, providing a strong foundation to believe that central Ho Chi Minh City real estate has immense growth potential,” said Mr. Thiên.
From a financial perspective, Dr. Cấn Văn Lực, a member of the Prime Minister’s Policy Advisory Council and Chief Economist at BIDV, noted that international experience in developing megacities shows Ho Chi Minh City shares similarities with global leaders like Seoul (South Korea), Shanghai and Shenzhen (China), and Mumbai (India)…
The city boasts factors for a breakthrough as the nation’s largest economic and investment hub, with a high urbanization rate, leading special mechanisms, robust innovation, and exceptional capacity to attract international capital.
The seminar “Southern Capital Flow: The Sustainable Appeal of Central Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate,” held on November 26. Photo: R.T |
Dr. Nguyễn Văn Đính added that Ho Chi Minh City is developing a multi-center model with a hyper-connected transportation system. The establishment of the International Financial Center in core areas like Thu Thiem and TOD urban developments will set new living standards, driving high demand for luxury inner-city properties among domestic and international experts.
“From 2026, the number of wealthy individuals, elites, and global investors through FDI into Vietnam will surge, significantly increasing demand for high-end and luxury housing in Ho Chi Minh City,” Mr. Đính predicted.
According to him, areas around Thu Thiem, Cat Lai, and Binh Trung will offer strong real estate investment opportunities with significant price growth. Limited land availability is a key driver for sustainable price increases.
Dr. Lê Xuân Nghĩa cited international data showing that central real estate prices globally have risen by an average of 12-14% annually over the past three decades, as seen in Germany, China, and others. Vietnam follows this trend with rapid urbanization, improved incomes, and sustained economic growth.
He believes Ho Chi Minh City real estate will remain the strongest growth area due to high real demand and its ability to attract the nation’s highest-quality workforce.
Why Are Hanoi Investors Pouring Money into Central Ho Chi Minh City?
At the seminar, experts noted that capital flow from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is returning with greater intensity. Dr. Cấn Văn Lực analyzed that the preference for tangible, sustainable assets drives northern investors to seek central real estate in Ho Chi Minh City, where value is both stable and growth-oriented with high exploitation potential.
Dr. Architect Trương Văn Quảng highlighted Ho Chi Minh City’s advantages, including its climate, large expert community, vibrant lifestyle, and superior business environment. These factors attract not only investors but also those seeking to settle from Hanoi.
According to Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Quang Tuyến, owning property in Ho Chi Minh City signifies status. “This is the most influential market in the country, where assets always hold distinct value,” he stated.
Mr. Đính observed that northerners consistently seek opportunities, but only those that are genuinely high-quality and effective. “Hanoi is not without opportunities, but the available land options are limited and do not fully meet investor needs,” he assessed.
Mr. Vũ Cương Quyết, CEO of Dat Xanh Northern Region, noted that northern capital flow to the south began in 1993-1994, but the current phase is a “new cycle” as Hanoi investors increasingly target luxury central properties over suburban real estate. He explained that central Ho Chi Minh City prices are currently comparable to or lower than Hanoi’s, while offering superior growth potential.
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