A decade ago, dragon fruit transformed the lives of many farmers in Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, and Vinh Long, bringing them prosperity. Today, the once-lucrative fruit is being sold at giveaway prices.
The surge in investment into Ho Chi Minh City’s largest coastal metropolis has significantly impacted land prices in surrounding areas. The market now sees a trend where investors are eager to purchase at listed prices, yet landowners often retract their offers to hike prices further.
Navigating the complexities of compensation costs and infrastructure investment has become a significant bottleneck in developing social housing from the allocated 20% land fund within commercial housing projects.