Business

Vietnam among most preferred emerging markets in Asia-Pacific: CBRE

The recently released 2024 Asia-Pacific investor intentions survey by CBRE shows that the real estate market of Vietnam ranks second among the top three preferred emerging markets, following India and preceding Thailand, in the region.
Vietnam among most preferred emerging markets in Asia-Pacific: CBRE ảnh 1The real estate market of Vietnam is among the top three preferred emerging markets in Asia-Pacific. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Therecently released 2024 Asia-Pacific investor intentions survey by CBRE showsthat the real estate market of Vietnam ranks second among the top threepreferred emerging markets, following India and preceding Thailand, in the region.

This is a good sign reflecting the positive potential of the Vietnamese economy and foreigners’ plan to buy housing here, thereal estate service company noted.

CBRE Vietnam said investment flowsinto the country so far mainly come from Asian investors like Singapore, Japan,Hong Kong (China), and the Republic of Korea. The value of each transactionoften varies between 20 - 50 million USD.

Meanwhile, financial funds from moredeveloped markets in North America and Europe have yet to deeply penetrate theVietnamese market.

A large number of individualinvestors have begun paying attention to local real estate, the firm went on, citing data of the Ministry of Construction as showingthat about 4 million people, including foreigners and overseas Vietnamese, havedemand for buying houses in Vietnam in the future.

ChiefExecutive Officer for Avison Young in Vietnam David Jackson held that the Asia-Pacific,including Vietnam, boasts much potential for attracting more investment thanother regions in the world. Such factors as young population, economic growth, andconsumption habits in the region indicate a positive long-term prospect.

Accordingto the Statista company, Vietnam’s real estate market is worth 4.41 trillionUSD in 2024, while the Thai market is valued at 2.51 trillion USD.

Most investors in Vietnam areinterested in industrial and office property. The country’s strong andexport-focused economy has fueled trading activities, thus enhancing demandfor efficient supply chain and logistics management. Given this, investors are paying great attention to industrial real estate, CBRE Vietnam pointed out.

Apart from commercial real estate,land for housing development continues to grab attention of outside investors, it said,adding that many investors are seeking assets with decreased prices or thosewhose owners are facing legal or capital problems.

This trend highlights the resilience andattractiveness of the housing segment in the country, CBRE Vietnam said./.
VNA
#real estate #Asia-Pacific #CBRE #preferred emerging markets #Vietnamese economy #housing development #updated Vietnam news #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Experts upbeat about real estate prospects

Experts upbeat about real estate prospects

Experts from top real estate consulting companies in Vietnam have expressed optimism about development prospects of the real estate market, particularly regarding the office and industrial segments.
Hanoi’s real estate awaits new supply

Hanoi’s real estate awaits new supply

House buyers in the capital can pin hopes on new supply coming from infrastructure development this year, which is expected to push up demand for housing in neighbouring localities with reasonable prices and larger land reserves.
Revised Land Law better suited to overseas Vietnamese

Revised Land Law better suited to overseas Vietnamese

The revised Land Law, recently adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly, which includes people of Vietnamese origin among land users and increases interests for foreign-invested economic entities, is expected to have positive impacts on the real estate market and the economy at large.
Resort real estate market shows positive signs

Resort real estate market shows positive signs

The resort real estate market is recording positive signs as demand, in both domestic and international tourist markets, is gradually recovering at a stable pace, thereby helping strengthen trust in the industry, according to Mauro Gasparotti, Director of Savills Hotels.

See more

Workers at a textile factory in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Supporting industries seek fresh growth momentum

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and supply chain restructuring, the Government has introduced a range of measures aimed at injecting new momentum into domestic manufacturing. New provisions covering workforce training, testing and certification, trade promotion and technology upgrades have been implemented.

Workers package fruits at the factory of Vina T&T Group (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Vietnamese exporters adapt to escalating Middle East conflict

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Export-Import Department forecasts upward pressure on global prices for consumer goods, fuel, and crude oil in the coming time. Such hikes could exert indirect but broad negative effects on Vietnam’s overall production and trade, with particular exposure in exports destined for the Middle East.

The MoIT will closely monitor global oil prices, output, inventories and trade flows to adjust imports and domestic supply accordingly. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam triggers fuel contingency plan over Middle East crisis

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will closely monitor global oil prices, output, inventories and trade flows to adjust imports and domestic supply accordingly. It will also intensify oversight of key traders’ compliance with their 2026 minimum reserve obligations.

Workers process tra fish for export. (Photo: VNA)

Agro-forestry-fishery exports up over 17% in first two months

Of the total export value in the January–February period, agricultural products accounted for 6.09 billion USD, up 17.1% year-on-year. Seafood exports reached 1.76 billion USD, marking a sharp increase of 23.3%, while forestry products brought in 2.82 billion USD, up 7.4%.

Many private businesses are investing in the service and real estate sectors in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang augments efforts to attract high-quality investments

Da Nang has consistently implemented business support policies and a selective investment attraction strategy, prioritising high technology, smart city building and sustainable development, thereby strengthening investor confidence and enhancing the city’s competitiveness in the new development phase.

Export activities at the Cai Mep - Thi Vai port cluster (Photo: VNA)

Southern region opens wide to new wave of US investment

Since 2025, US enterprises have increasingly explored investment opportunities across provinces in the Southern Key Economic Region. Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as a leading destination, highlighted by multiple cooperation agreements concluded in late 2025.

Visitors explore Vietnamese furniture products at HawaExpo 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City’s HawaExpo 2026 triples in scale

Held under the theme “Gateway to Vietnam Furniture Prowess” and featuring more than 2,500 booths, the four-day event is expected to serve as a gateway to exploring the genuine capabilities of Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry, as well as a strategic trading hub for international markets.

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha answers reporters’ questions. (Photo: VNA)

SBV vows agile policy response amid global headwinds

In the coming period, the SBV will calibrate interest rate management in line with macroeconomic developments and inflation trends, while requiring credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to enhance transparency.