Vietnam rises to a new category on global real estate transparency index
JLL has been tracking real estate transparency since 1999. According to JLL, over the past 10 years, Vietnam has gradually become a leading destination for the manufacturing industry in Southeast Asia and attracted significant foreign investment.
Vietnam’s two major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, have contributed to the country’s higher rank in the 2020 Global Real Estate Transparency Index.
Steady advances of the two metropolises have helped Vietnam reach the 56th place in this year’s ranking released by market researcher Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
The country has become a “semi-transparent” real estate market for the first time. GRETI covers 99 countries and territories, and 163 city regions.
This latest survey has been extended to quantify 210 separate elements of transparency, with additional coverage on sustainability and resilience, health and wellness, prop tech and alternatives sectors.
JLL has been tracking real estate transparency since 1999. According to JLL, over the past 10 years, Vietnam has gradually become a leading destination for the manufacturing industry in Southeast Asia and attracted significant foreign investment.
But Vietnam still need to continue improving its rating if wanting to draw more foreign investment. JJL concluded that the positive outlook of Vietnam's economy has drawn a lot of attention from global investor and increased competing of assets managing companies.
While investment into commercial real estate has inevitably paused during the pandemic, the overarching trend toward rising allocations to this asset class will continue.
As investors look to allocate more capital into real estate in this region, transparency becomes even more important./.
Vinh Long province is home to 188 active foreign direct investment (FDI) projects from 24 countries, with a total registered capital of 5.74 billion USD, but none yet from Switzerland.
Progress demands strong determination, great effort, and decisive action, PM Pham Minh Chinh said, pressing for clearly defined roles, tasks, responsibilities, timelines, and authority to drive effective outcomes.
Under the cooperation agreement signed on July 16, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will support Becamex IDC in conducting preliminary assessments for up to five industrial parks using the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) certification framework.
An official of FTSE Russell has expressed confidence in a long-term partnership with Vietnam through 2045, when the country aims to emerge as a modern industrialised nation with a transparent, advanced and globally integrated financial market.
The SBV has so far issued a system of documents guiding the implementation of Basel, such as Circular 41/2016/TT-NHNN regulating the capital adequacy ratio for banks and foreign bank branches and Circular 13/2018/TT-NHNN regulating the internal control system of commercial banks and foreign bank branches. MB highly appreciates the SBV’s system of legal documents.
The nationwide adoption of E10 fuel aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and accelerating its transition to a low-carbon, sustainable energy model.
Retail fuel prices in Vietnam have seen a slight decrease as of 15:00 of July 17, following a decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.
This diverse cooperation, spanning from sports to nuclear energy and high-tech, reflects the immense potential of the Vietnam-France comprehensive strategic partnership. Normandy's strengths align well with Vietnam's goal of becoming a modern industrial nation by 2045, solidifying its role as a strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
The rise was driven by contributions from multiple regions, with Africa leading the charge at 130.8% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Europe contributed a solid 16% growth, while the Americas added 11.9% and Oceania contributed 8.9% to the overall increase.
According to the Vietnam Expressway Services Engineering Joint Stock Company (VECE), which operates the 55-km expressway, repairs began on July 15 and include replacement of expansion joints on the Long Thanh Bridge and maintenance of the expressway’s ITS.
Adopting circular practices is no longer optional but essential. This model, which reduces waste and reuses resources, is seen as vital to boosting productivity, protecting the environment, and improving farmers’ incomes.
Vietnam’s roadmap to establishing international financial centres (IFCs) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on attracting strategic investors, according to experts.
The event focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in logistics, energy, technology, e-commerce, healthcare, and education. It also aimed to formalise strategic partnerships, improve legal frameworks, and connect resources among government agencies, enterprises, and startup support organisations from both countries.
Kumho Tire’s manufacturing facility in Vietnam has emerged as a strategic export hub for the Korean tire giant, driving growth in key international markets while showcasing remarkable progress in financial health.
With a total investment of 429 billion VND (about 16.4 million USD) and spanning 16,000 square meters, Go! Hung Yen is designed as a multi-functional commercial centre, aiming to meet the diverse needs of local consumers.
Vietnam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s.
Vietnam’s national pavilion at GDTE 2025 will span approximately 180 square metres and feature 15–20 standout enterprises in digital technology and e-commerce. Key sectors include information technology and digital transformation services such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR/XR/MR), artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), semiconductors, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, digital content, smart manufacturing, IoT, and related technologies.
In conjunction with the launch, AirAsia is offering promotional one way fares starting from only 1,790 THB (55 USD). Tickets can be booked from July 16–27, 2025 for travel between July 28 and October 24, 2025 via AirAsia MOVE or www.airasia.com.
Hai Phong boasts a strategic location with the international deep-water port of Lach Huyen, well-developed regional connectivity, specialised smart and green industrial zones, a plentiful labour force, and increasingly flexible investment incentives.
