Surge in Year-End Investment Floods Bordering Areas of Ho Chi Minh City

Investment Capital Shifts Southward in Ho Chi Minh City

Over recent years, the southern region of Ho Chi Minh City has witnessed significant infrastructure upgrades, catalyzing real estate growth in adjacent areas. Key roads like Long Hậu (Provincial Road 826E) are being expanded to 40 meters, serving as a major artery connecting Long An to Nhà Bè and the former District 7. Similarly, Lê Văn Lương Road is undergoing enhancements, including the replacement of deteriorated bridges such as Rạch Tôm and Rạch Dơi.

Regional connectivity projects, including the Bến Lức – Long Thành Expressway, Ring Roads 3 and 4, and Provincial Road 827E (QL.50B), are accelerating, establishing seamless links from Ho Chi Minh City to Long An (now Tây Ninh) and Đồng Tháp. Additional critical routes like the Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Lương Expressway, National Highway 50, Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, Provincial Roads 826D and 830, are also progressing rapidly.

These improvements reduce travel time from Long Hậu and Phước Lại communes to downtown Ho Chi Minh City to just 15–20 minutes. Notably, land prices here are approximately half those in the former South Saigon area, where averages range from VND 55–70 million/m², compared to VND 30–40 million/m² in Cần Giuộc. This disparity is driving investor capital southward.

Major urban developments like the 267-hectare T&T City Millennia and the 1,000+ hectare Vinhomes Phước Vĩnh Tây are fostering new residential communities. Coupled with the Long Hậu Green Industrial Park and Hiệp Phước Port, these projects attract a substantial workforce, bolstering both residential and rental demand in Long Hậu (Cần Giuộc).

Long An (Tây Ninh) boasts a population exceeding 1.7 million, with Cần Giuộc (former) alone surpassing 350,000 residents, many of whom work in Ho Chi Minh City but reside in the outskirts to own property. Projections indicate Tây Ninh could add 200,000–300,000 residents over the next five years due to robust industrialization and urbanization, sustaining real estate momentum.

Investors Prioritize Clear Legal Frameworks

Following a speculative phase, investors now prioritize projects with complete legal documentation and integrated internal infrastructure. Land plots in Cần Giuộc, Bến Lức, and Đức Hòa, priced around VND 30–40 million/m², with land titles and proximity to key transport routes, appeal to long-term investors.

Notable projects include The 826 EC Urban Area, Thái Sơn Long Hậu Residential Area, Saigon Village, Saigon RiverPark, Long Hậu Riverside, and Five Star Eco City, attracting attention for their large land banks, transparent legal status, and growth potential along major transport axes.

The 15-hectare The 826 EC land plot project by Hai Thành Development, located along the extended Lê Văn Lương and Long Hậu (40m) roads, adjacent to the Long Hậu Green Industrial Park and with quick access to the former District 7, is a secure investment. Its proximity to Hiệp Phước Port, Metro Line 4, Ring Road 4, and Long Thành International Airport via the Bến Lức – Long Thành Expressway, alongside nearby large-scale urban developments, underscores its value appreciation potential. Additionally, The 826 EC offers clean land titles, individual red books, and competitive pricing, ensuring capital safety and attractive growth prospects.

Real estate expert Trần Khánh Quang highlights Long An (former)’s strategic connectivity and proximity to Ho Chi Minh City, with travel times to the city center often faster than from within the city itself. Areas like Đức Hòa, Bến Lức, and Cần Giuộc are thriving, attracting major developers and underscoring the region’s potential.

Kiệt Nguyễn, Sales Director at DKRA Realty, adds: “As the gateway linking Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, Long An benefits from population decentralization and future logistics and industrial hub potential. Its property prices remain competitive compared to former Bình Dương and Đồng Nai, offering substantial growth opportunities amidst Ho Chi Minh City’s limited land supply and high prices.”

Experts caution against investing solely based on infrastructure announcements, advising a focus on project fundamentals. With many strategic infrastructure projects slated for completion by 2026, investors should prioritize clear legal frameworks and integrated internal infrastructure. Land investments require a long-term perspective of 2–4 years or more, with financial leverage below 40%, to ensure profitability and mitigate risks in a volatile market.