Industrial Real Estate - A Crucial Pillar in the National Economic Development Strategy
In line with the Party and State's policy of promoting industrialization and modernization, industrial real estate in 2026 is identified as one of the crucial pillars contributing to the realization of socio-economic development goals, strategic autonomy, self-reliance, and self-confidence, contributing to the realization of the target of an average GDP growth of 10% or more per year during the 2026-2030 period as set forth by the 14th National Congress.
Under the close leadership of the Party and the decisive management of the Government, the strategic transportation infrastructure system - including the North-South expressways, deep-water seaports, and international airports - has been accelerated, creating favorable conditions for connecting industrial zones with major economic centers nationwide. In northern provinces such as Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh, the electronics industrial ecosystem is increasingly consolidated and developing steadily. In the South, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Long An continue to play a leading role, leveraging their abundant land resources and long-standing experience in industrial park development. The trend of expanding investment to second-tier localities such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau clearly demonstrates a comprehensive and synchronized implementation, ensuring no region is left behind.
Notably, entering 2026 has seen a positive shift in the quality of industrial real estate products. Many investors have actively responded to the sustainable development orientation of the Party and State, implementing eco-industrial parks and smart industrial parks integrating renewable energy and digital management systems according to ESG standards - consistent with Vietnam's international commitment to reducing net emissions to "zero" by 2050.
The boom in e-commerce and modern logistics has also opened up new development opportunities for large-scale warehousing, cold storage, and distribution centers. Domestic businesses are increasingly participating in global supply chains, contributing to leveraging domestic resources, reducing dependence on foreign direct investment (FDI), and demonstrating the resilience and self-reliance of Vietnamese enterprises.
According to experts, Vietnam is gradually shifting from processing and assembly to high-tech manufacturing and research and development. Three pillars are expected to lead this new phase of development: semiconductors and electronics, data centers, and eco-industrial parks. This is a direct result of right investment attraction policies and an increasingly improved business environment under the leadership of the Party. According to Mr. Tran Quang Trung from OneHousing, the goal of increasing per capita income in the 2025-2030 period will be a strong driving force for production and investment demand, consolidating the position of industrial parks as attractive destinations in the eyes of international investors.
Apartment Segment - Meeting the Legitimate Housing Needs of the People
Alongside industrial real estate, the apartment segment in 2026 will continue to play a crucial role in implementing the Party's policy on "housing for the people," contributing to ensuring social security and improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.
After a period of market pressure from credit difficulties and buyer's wait-and-see attitude, the apartment segment has gradually regained stable growth. This is the result of the timely and proactive management of the Government in perfecting the legal framework on land and housing, creating a transparent legal environment and protecting the legitimate rights of homebuyers.
Price levels are being adjusted towards greater realism, focusing on actual housing needs instead of serving speculative goals - this is a healthy trend, consistent with the sustainable real estate market development orientation set forth by the Party and the State. Many practical support policies implemented by developers, such as extended payment schedules, preferential interest rates, and commitments to on-time handover, have brought home ownership opportunities closer to the majority of people, especially young people and middle-income families.
Along with that, the synchronized completion of urban transportation infrastructure – metro, ring roads, and expressways – has opened up new living spaces for people. In Hanoi, the East and West areas continue to be bright spots in terms of new supply; in Ho Chi Minh City, the East and South areas have seen many large-scale projects with synchronized and modern planning.
According to data from the Research and Development Department of BHS Property, approximately 93,000 new apartments from 56 projects nationwide are expected in 2026. Of these, Ho Chi Minh City leads with 51,500 units (accounting for 55.5%), followed by Bac Ninh with approximately 17,000 units (18.7%) and Hanoi with nearly 14,760 units (15.9%). The supply is mainly concentrated in major cities – reflecting the direction of sustainable, focused, and in-depth urban development.
Ms. Giang Huynh from Savills Vietnam believes that the period of 2026-2027 could usher in a new growth cycle for the real estate market, if the administrative boundary restructuring and project approval process continues smoothly, along with a stable macroeconomic foundation and increased attraction of foreign investment in accordance with the Party and State's policies.
It can be affirmed that, under the correct leadership of the Party and the effective management and administration of the State, the Vietnamese real estate market is gradually developing in a healthy and sustainable manner - making a positive contribution to the cause of building a prosperous and happy country.