Housing prices rise slightly in third quarter Housing prices in Hà Nội and HCM City increased slightly in the third quarter, according to an annual report from the Ministry of Construction released at a press conference on Monday.

Architecture firm starts project to cover Việt Nam with trees Popular architecture company VTN Architects, run by award-winning architect Võ Trọng Nghĩa, has started a project to plant trees all over the country.

City targets 80% resident satisfaction with admin staff, procedures

HCM City aims to have at least 80 per cent of residents satisfied with administrative procedures and staff by 2020, according to Nguyễn Thiện Nhân, secretary of the HCM City Party's Committee.

VN company wins two prizes at FuturArc Green Leadership awards VTN Architects, run by popular architect Võ Trọng Nghĩa, has just won two prizes in the Commercial and Residential – Individual Houses categories at FuturArc Green Leadership 2019.

HCM City trials scrapping construction licence

The HCM City People’s Committee has scrapped construction permits for individual houses on a trial basis in residential areas where the 1/500 scale detailed planning is complete.

FTTH internet users now surpass ADSL users

The­ number of Fiber-To-The-Home  (FTTH) has surpassed those with ADSL technology-based internet access after three years, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA).

Real estate business: restrictions for foreign investors

Real estate is one of the areas that attracts great interest from investors in Việt Nam. However, investment in this sector is currently restricted by quite a few regulations.

Stalled projects likely to be re-sold The trend of selling stalled property projects to new investors will grow strongly this year, helping the market revive, the chairman of the HCM City Real Estate Association has said.

Poor man with rich habit Khuc Van Can from northern Hai Phong City's Vinh Bao district is poor. He lives in a poorly furnished and run-down house of less than 10 square metres.

Competition good for insurance choices Strong growth potential and fierce competition have seen new products and offers flood the local insurance market of late, industry insiders say.