The Western real estate market of Ho Chi Minh City welcomes a wave of southbound capital: An Huy My Viet - a prime investment destination capturing the growth cycle in Duc Lap

The New Context and the Rise of Duc Lap as a Key Growth Hub

The southern real estate market has witnessed a significant turning point after the provinces of Long An and Tay Ninh merged their administrative units into Tay Ninh Province, effective from July 1, 2025, in accordance with Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15 dated June 12, 2025, issued by the National Assembly. The formation of a “New Tay Ninh,” with a total area of 8,536 km², a border length of approximately 370 km with Cambodia, an international port system, extensive connectivity infrastructure with neighboring regions, and a population of more than 3.25 million, has immediately reshaped the province’s position on the administrative and economic map of the region, creating a new strategic growth pole.

In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 306/NQ-CP dated October 5, 2025, issued by the Government on the adjustment of the National Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, Tay Ninh Province has now become an essential component of the Southern Growth Zone alongside Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai-particularly the localities along National Highway 22, National Highway 13, National Highway 1, National Highway 51, the Western North–South Expressway, and Ring Road 4. These serve as strategic “launchpads” enabling Tay Ninh to enter a breakthrough phase of socio-economic development. The province not only plays the role of a buffer zone between the Southeast Region and the Mekong Delta or a connecting link between Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia, but is also identified as a driving force for economic and commercial development. This contributes to the goal of building the Southern Growth Zone into a national and regional leader in economics, finance, trade, services, healthcare, education, high-quality human resource development, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Tay Ninh Province has now become an important component of the Southern Growth Zone alongside Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai.

Within this landscape, Duc Lap Commune in Tay Ninh Province (before the merger under Duc Hoa District, Long An Province) is identified as a new growth hub with tremendous potential and development capacity. Holding a strategic location bordering Ho Chi Minh City, Duc Lap is not only a natural “buffer zone” but is also planned to become a strategic satellite urban area and a key development pole along the Duc Hoa – Trang Bang – Moc Bai economic corridor. By 2030, Duc Hoa is targeted to be classified as a grade-III urban area, together with Ben Luc and Can Giuoc, playing the role of easing population pressure, social infrastructure load, and technical infrastructure stress for Ho Chi Minh City, while capturing the population decentralization and industrialization wave shifting from the center toward surrounding satellite zones.

The attractiveness of Duc Lap becomes particularly evident when compared with more developed areas. This contrast is most clearly reflected through population density indicators: among the provinces adjacent to Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh (after the merger) still has substantial room for development, with a relatively “comfortable” population density of around 350 people per km²—much lower than Ho Chi Minh City after the merger with over 2,000 people per km², and especially lower than the former HCMC core area, which reaches more than 4,500 people per km². This disparity in both population density and land prices has created exceptional growth potential, opening a “golden” opportunity for both residential demand and long-term investment in the western gateway.

Infrastructure, industry, and the decentralization wave - a solid “launchpad” for Duc Lap’s breakthrough real estate potential

The appeal of Duc Lap stems not only from its planning vision but also from real development drivers, with transportation infrastructure considered the leading and decisive catalyst. In reality, a series of regional connectivity infrastructure projects have recently been accelerated after a long period of stagnation. Specifically, the 6-lane DT 823D route achieved technical completion in April 2025 and is being rapidly finalized. More importantly, the progress toward closing the loop of this route together with Ring Road 3 (with 17.8 km expected to be technically opened on December 19, including 14.7 km of elevated road in the former Thu Duc City area and 3.1 km through the former Binh Duong area) has significantly shortened travel time from Duc Lap to Ho Chi Minh City’s center. This network positions Duc Lap as a strategic connectivity node, seamlessly linking National Highway 1A, N2, and the HCMC – Moc Bai Expressway, scheduled to commence construction this year.

In parallel, the completion of the transportation network is providing direct momentum for the area’s inherent strength—industrial development. Improved logistics circulation has accelerated investment attraction across local industrial parks. According to Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, as of October 2025, industrial parks in the province had attracted 2,519 investment projects, including 1,420 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with total registered capital exceeding USD 17.65 billion, and 1,099 domestic projects with total capital of VND 222,313 billion. Consequently, a massive housing demand is emerging to accommodate tens of thousands of workers, experts, and managerial personnel relocating to the area. This forms the foundation for a complete industrial-urban ecosystem, where residential real estate and commercial services have strong opportunities for breakthrough growth.

Mr. Bui Van Doanh, Director of the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute.

Alongside the simultaneous development of infrastructure and industry is the emergence of an increasingly visible wave of population shift. According to Mr. Bui Van Doanh, Director of the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute, around 20% of Ho Chi Minh City residents are currently searching for housing in outskirt areas, and this figure could potentially double once Ring Road 3 is fully completed.

He emphasized that in the context of ongoing economic challenges, Duc Lap is offering “dual value” to the market: it is both an investment destination benefiting from industrial growth and an ideal residential choice thanks to a cost of living that is 30–40% lower than that of Ho Chi Minh City. Three solid pillars—infrastructure, industry, and population movement—are working in synergy to transform Duc Lap from a potential area into a rising hotspot for both investment and settlement at the western gateway.

An Huy My Viet - The focal point of the southbound investment wave

Amid the strong potential of the market, the emergence of well-planned projects with transparent legal status has become a key factor drawing investor attention. Among these, the An Huy My Viet urban township—developed by An Huy Group—stands out as a solution that meets market demand and captures the investment shift flowing toward the western gateway of Ho Chi Minh City.

Strategically located on the frontage of Provincial Road 9 (Duc Lap Commune, the new Tay Ninh Province), An Huy My Viet is considered an important link in the regional connectivity network. The project is directly adjacent to three gateway districts of Ho Chi Minh City (Cu Chi, Hoc Mon, Binh Chanh) and sits near 14 major industrial parks. This prime location not only enables the project to capture the population dispersal and housing needs of the expanding workforce but also benefits from the momentum of key transportation corridors such as Ring Road 3, Ring Road 4, the HCMC – Moc Bai Expressway, and National Route N2—ensuring rapid access to Ho Chi Minh City’s center and major industrial hubs like Binh Duong and Dong Nai.

Perspective view of the An Huy My Viet urban township developed and invested by An Huy Group.

Backing its potential is a solid legal foundation—an element considered “gold” in the current market landscape. An Huy My Viet has obtained approval for its 1/500 detailed planning, covering an area of 115 hectares with a total investment capital of VND 4,500 billion. A key factor reinforcing investor confidence is that all 2,250 products in the first phase (land plots, townhouses, shophouses, and villas) come with individual pink books and long-term ownership as committed by the developer, ensuring safety and strong liquidity for investment capital.

Moreover, the project places strong emphasis on shaping an ecological living environment rich in cultural identity and fostering a sustainable community. Its standout features include the 6-hectare Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Theme Park and a 15.5-hectare landscape regulating lake, not only providing a fresh and healthy living space but also enhancing cultural and spiritual value for the future residential community.

In order to provide Northern investors with a comprehensive perspective and an opportunity to directly verify these potentials, An Huy Group - the developer of the An Huy My Viet Urban Township—will host the event “An Huy My Viet – Welcoming Southbound Investors” on December 20 at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel.

The forum will feature the participation of leading industry experts:

Mr. Bui Van Doanh – Director of the Vietnam Real Estate Research Institute

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung – Brand Development Expert, Creative and Art Director, An Huy Group

This is considered a valuable opportunity for investors to engage in direct dialogue, receive multidimensional analysis, and make informed decisions based on verified insights from market experts.

EVENT INFORMATION:

Event: An Huy My Viet – Welcoming Southbound Investors

Time: 08:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025

Venue: Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, 360 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Registration: https://sukien.anhuymyviet.vn

Hotline: 089 832 23 22

* Especially, attendees will have the chance to receive attractive gifts, including a valuable iPhone 17 Pro for customers with successful transactions.

An Huy Group Media