The Government is set to make rental housing a strategic pillar of its housing market as the Government shifts from an ownership-focused approach toward a model centred on housing access and use, according to Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh.

As seaports evolve into key transport hubs, attracting investment to develop modern facilities linked with international cooperation has become an urgent requirement, experts said.

Cần Thơ has completed and put into operation 724 social housing units, marking significant progress toward its 2026 housing development targets, according to the municipal Department of Construction.

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc has called for a thorough assessment of Hà Nội Station’s relocation plan on transport operations, social costs and traffic congestion.

Leaders across ASEAN member states gathered in Ha Noi on June 8 for the ASEAN Cities Leader Conference 2026 held under the theme 'Driving the future through smart, sustainable and connected cities” as part of the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum hosted by Viet Nam.

Hà Nội is planning a major expansion of its social housing stock, with 146 projects proposed for investment across the capital as demand for affordable homes continues to grow and prices keep rising.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has just reported to the Ministry of Construction on the plan to implement urban railway lines in the city during the 2026–2030 period, including projects expected to begin construction in 2026 and subsequent years.

Experience across many localities shows that a shift in mindset among Party committees when directing urban planning is a central solution to safeguard communities during natural disasters and promote sustainable socio‑economic development.

Hà Nội’s once red-hot apartment market is showing clear signs of cooling, with slowing liquidity and cautious buyers forcing many short-term investors to retreat after years of rapid gains.

Policy reforms in the coming period will focus on introducing more incentives to support the expansion of the rental housing sector, a Ministry of Construction official said at the Government’s regular press conference for May, held in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

In the remote borderland of Lai Chau Province, hundreds of engineers and workers are working around the clock at construction sites, transporting building materials across rugged mountains to build schools for children from ethnic minority communities living along the frontier.