According to the organising board, the award-winning entries will provide an important foundation for the Ministry of Construction to continue research and develop prototype and typical designs for broad use in localities.
The launch of work on these projects represents an important political event for the province as they demonstrate the strong commitment of the entire political system to developing a comprehensive and modern infrastructure network, enhancing inter-regional connectivity, and addressing social welfare needs.
Following years of slow progress, Vietnam’s social housing sector rebounded strongly in 2025, achieving an estimated 102,146 units nationwide, 102% of the annual target, thanks to decisive Government action, transforming social housing from a long-standing “bottleneck” into one of the market’s brightest spots.
Real estate projects in Vietnam that have been delayed by regulatory obstacles will gradually see their difficulties resolved, helping to increase market supply and unlock resources for development, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh has said.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to have 199,400 social housing units by 2028, two years ahead of the target set by the Government, according to information released at a conference held on December 18.
The introduction of special mechanisms for technology transfer in key railway projects, the opening of the Vietnam International Gifts and Housewares Expo 2025, and VinSpeed's deal on high-speed rail development with Siemens Mobility GmbH are among news highlights on December 18.
Vietnam has so far this year completed 102,633 social housing units, exceeding the Prime Minister's yearly target by 2%, according to the Ministry of Construction.
In the coming period, the Ministry of Construction will accelerate the development of social housing for the 2026–2030 period in accordance with the Government's new resolution, aiming to achieve the goal of at least one million social housing units for low-income individuals and workers in industrial zones.
PM Chinh noted that the real estate and housing market showed positive changes in 2025. With the engagement of the entire political system and society, Vietnam completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing nationwide with more than 334,000 units, five years ahead of schedule. Nonetheless, continued efforts are needed to ensure no one is left without shelter.
Lawmakers directed the Cabinet to overhaul securities market rules and push ahead next year with deeper restructuring of state-owned enterprises to boost efficiency and curb waste of state capital.
The leader noted that the Government has issued a resolution on the project to build at least one million social housing units for low-income earners, workers, and those in the science and technology sector during the 2021–2030 period, along with local housing development programmes and plans.
Housing and real estate prices in several localities have surged continuously, beyond the affordability of most people. The problem is partly attributed to market information shortages, price gouging, limited supply of affordable commercial housing, and an insufficient number of social housing projects.
The Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee has approved a new social housing project in Tan Tien ward, featuring two residential towers of 19 and 17 floors with a total of 1,000 apartments.
For measures to bring down commercial housing prices, PM Pham Minh Chinh ordered boosting supply, promoting social housing, and reducing land and construction material costs, including implementing flexible material pricing that reflects market conditions and local circumstances.
As of 31 July 2025, Vietnam had 692 social housing projects under way with 633,559 units. According to the Ministry of Construction, completed, ongoing and approved projects account for 59.6% of the programme’s 2030 target of 1,062,200 units.
The social housing development reflects the unique and humane nature of the Vietnamese regime, and the work must be done no matter how difficult, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed on August 16 while concluding a nationwide teleconference reviewing the implementation of social housing development targets in the first seven months of the year and tasks for the remaining period.
The Ministry of Construction was asked to continue following the Party and State’s policies and guidelines, contributing to making the three strategic breakthroughs, with a focus on road, aviation, railway, and waterway infrastructure.
According to the Ministry of Construction’s progress report for the first seven months of 2025, and its action plan for the remainder of the year, a total of 692 social housing projects are currently underway nationwide, comprising 633,559 units.
Figures from the ministry show that as of the end of July, there were 692 social housing projects underway nationwide, with a combined scale of 633,559 units.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made an inspection tour of the West Sky social housing complex in the Ecogarden urban area and the newly inaugurated Nguyen Hoang Bridge across the Huong River in the central city of Hue on July 26.