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Việt Nam to complete 87,601 social housing units in 2026

Việt Nam to complete 87,601 social housing units in 2026

Speaking at the Government’s regular press briefing on Wednesday, Deputy Minister of Construction Lê Hồng Vinh said 293 social housing projects, comprising 363,065 units, are currently under development nationwide.
Hà Nội suspends approval of new social housing projects

Hà Nội suspends approval of new social housing projects

The capital city must complete revisions to its housing development plan before November 30 to specify project lists, land reserves, funding sources and implementation schedules, with priorities clearly defined.
Social housing credit expands, but disbursement constrained by supply

Social housing credit expands, but disbursement constrained by supply

As of August 31, loan commitments under the programme stood at about VNĐ50.3 trillion, nearly three times the level at the end of 2025.
Phú Thọ breaks ground on 42 million social housing project

Phú Thọ breaks ground on $42 million social housing project

It is the 22nd social housing project to break ground in the province, adding 950 apartments to the supply of affordable homes in the nothern province..
Bridging the social insurance gap for third-category workers: PVIs experience

Bridging the social insurance gap for “third-category” workers: PVI’s experience

The rise of the sharing economy is creating a “third category” of workers outside traditional social security frameworks, with PVI Insurance’s experience providing practical insights for the World Bank’s policy discussions on social insurance in Việt Nam.
Việt Nams electronics industry faces demands from greening global supply chains

Việt Nam’s electronics industry faces demands from greening global supply chains

The green transition is not simply about meeting a set of standards, but is directly linked to the ability of Vietnamese electronics companies to enter and maintain their position in global supply chains.
Meeting pushes sustainable finance initiatives in ASEAN

Meeting pushes sustainable finance initiatives in ASEAN

The meetings included the ASEAN Steering Committee for Capacity Building Initiatives to Support ASEAN Financial Integration (SCCB) and the 11th meeting of the ASEAN Senior Level Committee on Financial Integration Task Force on Sustainable Finance (SLC-TF), jointly organised by the...
Affordable commercial housing policy proposed to be included in draft law

Affordable commercial housing policy proposed to be included in draft law

HoREA believes that codifying this housing segment into law would establish a legal framework encouraging business participation while significantly easing the burden on the State''s social housing programme.
CRIF Vietnam, APED partner to boost SMEs green and digital transition

CRIF Vietnam, APED partner to boost SMEs’ green and digital transition

The partnership will connect APED’s Twin Maturity Assessment (TMA) with CRIF’s Synesgy ESG platform, while exploring enterprise data infrastructure to support private-sector development.
Carbon footprint the key to be competitive

Carbon footprint the key to be competitive

For Vietnamese exporters, the journey of a product to an overseas market is increasingly being measured not only in dollars and tonnes, but also in carbon.
Việt Nams social housing programme reaches 77 per cent of target

Việt Nam's social housing programme reaches 77 per cent of target

According to the Ministry of Construction’s report, 875 social housing projects with total planned investment of about VNĐ637 trillion (US$24 billion) are being carried out nationwide.
Affordable commercial housing at 1,530-1,910 per sq.m targeted

Affordable commercial housing at $1,530-1,910 per sq.m targeted

The Government will provide support to lower development costs for affordable commercial housing projects.
Hà Nội targets up to 27,000 social housing units in 2026

Hà Nội targets up to 27,000 social housing units in 2026

The target exceeds the minimum of 18,700 units assigned to the capital by the Prime Minister and forms part of Hà Nội''s 2026-30 housing development plan, which includes 236 social housing projects.
HDBank sets record with Việt Nams largest-ever international syndicated social loan

HDBank sets record with Việt Nam's largest-ever international syndicated social loan

HDBank has secured a record US$721 million international syndicated social loan, the largest ever raised by a Vietnamese organisation, highlighting strong global investor confidence in the bank and Việt Nam''s economic outlook.
Quantum hackathon finals open in Việt Nam with participants from 30 economies

Quantum hackathon finals open in Việt Nam with participants from 30 economies

The international quantum computing hackathon has opened in Gia Lai, highlighting Việt Nam''s push to develop strategic technologies and innovation.