Hanoi (VNA) – The need for commercial space in Quarter 1 slightlyincreased as compared to the previous quarter as exchanges of goods rose duringthe traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and international brands continuedto expand their networks in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Construction.
Occupancy rate at supermarkets and shopping malls was stable at around 90percent during January-March.
In the central business districts (CBDs), theaverage rental prices topped 108.1 USD per square metre per month, up 0.4percent from the previous quarter and 10.2 percent year-on-year.
Meanwhile, the rental costs in shopping centres in the non-CBDs fell 1.8percent yearly, and 0.4 percent quarterly to 24.4 USD per square metre permonth. Several projects with high vacancy rate offered rent reduction toattract tenants./.