First national housing data system launched

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First national housing data system launched

12/01/2026

00:56

Digital transformation is impacting numerous sectors, including residential management. For the first time, Vietnam has unified nationwide data on housing and the real estate market. Homebuyers will be able to access verified information on legal status, transaction history, and ownership transfers nationwide, all collected, standardised, and connected through a single system.

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