Metro at Your Doorstep, Expanded National Highway: Exciting News for Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast Region

Infrastructure Surge in Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast Post-Merger

Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast region along National Highway 13 is witnessing a robust transformation in urban infrastructure, driven by a series of large-scale transportation projects accelerating their implementation timelines. From metro lines and national highways to ring roads, with total investments reaching tens of trillions of VND, this area is poised to become a new “growth gateway,” promoting population decentralization, inter-regional connectivity, and fostering development momentum across the Southeast region.

At a recent press conference on the city’s socio-economic situation, a representative from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction announced that the expansion of National Highway 13, from Binh Trieu Bridge to the border of Binh Duong Province (old section), will be widened to 60 meters. Construction is slated to begin in Q4/2026 and complete by 2028, with a total investment of nearly 21 trillion VND. Upon completion, the project will directly connect the Northeast gateway of Ho Chi Minh City with Hang Xanh area and the old city center, alleviating traffic congestion and reducing travel time between key areas.

The development of Metro Line 2, the expansion of National Highway 13, and the TOD model planning are propelling the real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast. (Photo: Quoc Dung)

Parallel to National Highway 13, Metro Line 2 (Thu Dau Mot – Ho Chi Minh City) is identified as one of the 9 urban railway lines prioritized for investment before 2035. Accelerating the implementation of Metro Line 2 is considered a crucial catalyst for the real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast post-merger.

In the in-depth report “TOD Model in Ho Chi Minh City: Future Development Trends,” CBRE Vietnam highlights that real estate projects within TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) zones typically record higher values than the general market. Evidence from countries like Singapore, Hong Kong (China), South Korea, and Thailand shows that property prices can multiply when metro lines become operational.

In Vietnam, this effect has been vividly demonstrated along Hanoi Highway, where Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) passes. Apartment prices in Thao Dien, An Phu, and Thu Duc (old) areas have increased by 50-70% over 4-5 years. Notably, Estella Heights (Keppel Land) has seen a nearly 200% increase, from around 40 million VND/m² in 2015 to over 120 million VND/m² currently.

With a development direction similar to Hanoi Highway, National Highway 13—the backbone of Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast, where Metro Line 2 runs—is expected to directly impact the region’s real estate prices in the medium and long term.

The Emerald 68 – A Rare Hub of Infrastructure Convergence

Located on the frontage of National Highway 13 and Metro Line 2, The Emerald 68, developed by Le Phong Group with DKRA Realty as the Exclusive Marketing and Distribution Agent, is one of the few projects directly benefiting from the infrastructure investment wave. Situated just 11.5 km from the center of Saigon Ward (old District 1) and boasting 3 road frontages and 3 riverfront views, it holds immense value.

With 3 road frontages, 3 Saigon River views, and Metro Line 2 running in front, The Emerald 68 offers significant price appreciation potential.

The project is nearing topping out, having completed 39/39 floors—surpassing the schedule by over 60 days. Its legal transparency, construction progress, and quality are guaranteed by Coteccons, Vietnam’s leading general contractor. To date, over 95% of The Emerald 68’s units have been sold. However, according to Ms. Nguyen Bao Khue, General Director of DKRA Vega—the project’s Business Implementation Unit: “DKRA Realty aims to deliver 100% of The Emerald 68’s products to customers, demonstrating our consistent responsibility and partnership commitment.”

Despite limited remaining units, DKRA Realty continues to introduce the project with superior policies: easy homeownership with just 10 million VND/month, 6.8% payment upon contract signing, 20% upon receiving the pink book, and up to 15% cashback. For borrowers, banks offer up to 80% support, principal grace period until handover, and 4 years of interest rate support.

The Emerald 68 is set to top out in December 2025—exceeding the schedule by over 60 days—with quality assured by Coteccons, Vietnam’s leading general contractor. (Photo: Quoc Dung)

Beyond progress and legal clarity, The Emerald 68 stands out with its exceptional amenities and design: 100% of apartments feature balconies, some with 5-meter protruding balconies; an impressive 11:6 ratio (11 units per floor, 6 elevators); and 3 interconnected basements spanning 15,000 m². The 8-meter high lobby and over 40 diverse amenities offer residents a unique living experience.

Amid the rapid infrastructure development in Ho Chi Minh City’s Northeast, The Emerald 68 combines prime location, steady progress, transparent legal status, and competitive sales policies, making it an ideal choice for both homeowners and investors.