The latest stories from Ho Chi Minh City.
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As city authorities prepare to retire duplicate cadastral images from the digitised property database, the choices made in the next six months will determine whether the reform speeds up real estate transactions or stalls them.
By Ho Chi Minh City News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Restructuring into six urban zones and projects including The Global City and Thu Thiem move forward with scheduled starts and housing targets.
By Ho Chi Minh City News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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Local reviewers note specific venues and streets offering views, snacks and evening options across several districts.
By Ho Chi Minh City News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
As hybrid work becomes the norm, local talent needs to understand how coworking spaces, tax implications, and skills gaps are reshaping the employment landscape.
By Ho Chi Minh City Tech Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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With FDI returning and real estate cooling, Ho Chi Minh City must decide on policies that will shape growth and livability in coming years.
By Ho Chi Minh City News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Politics
Three local referendums on July 25 will determine whether Ho Chi Minh City households pay more for public transit expansion and property ownership, with the city government estimating combined annual costs of up to 180,000 VND per median household.
By Ho Chi Minh City Policy Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
property
Tenants across Ho Chi Minh City face growing pressure as monthly rents climb against stagnant wages in several core districts.
By Ho Chi Minh City Property Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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Accelerating work on the crossing across the Saigon River is drawing attention from residents who use the waterway and surrounding districts for daily movement and leisure.
By Ho Chi Minh City News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
property
Tight supply in key districts pushes rents higher while buyers weigh purchase options against ongoing urban expansion.
By Ho Chi Minh City Property Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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With vacancy rates tightening across District 2 and District 7, renters facing renewal negotiations have fewer options than they did two years ago, but they're not out of moves.
By Ho Chi Minh City Property Desk · July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Authorities combine proposed public work requirements for offenders with canal upgrades and transport support, setting the city apart from purely punitive models used elsewhere.
By Ho Chi Minh City News Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read