Việt Nam considers new approach to housing

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Việt Nam considers new approach to housing

03/06/2026

02:04

The Vietnam Real Estate Forum 2026 officially opened in Hà Nội on 2 June, bringing together senior officials from the Ministry of Construction, National Assembly delegates, economists and hundreds of industry leaders from across the country to discuss social housing rental and orientation for Việt Nam’s property market.

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