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Vietnam beckons Malaysia’s property bigwigs with urban boom, reforms and rapid growth

Developers known for large townships and high-rises have ramped up their presence in the fast-growing market since the pandemic

Jamille  Tran
 Tan Ai Leng
Published Mon, Nov 10, 2025 · 07:00 AM
    • Malaysian property giants, such as Gamuda Land, S P Setia and UOA, are planning integrated developments in Vietnam, capitalising on its rapid growth and rising middle class.
    • Malaysian property giants, such as Gamuda Land, S P Setia and UOA, are planning integrated developments in Vietnam, capitalising on its rapid growth and rising middle class. IMAGE: BT VISUAL

    [HO CHI MINH CITY] Malaysia’s property giants are flocking to Vietnam, launching major township projects in and around Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as rapid urbanisation and growth, a rising middle class and law reforms fuel one of South-east Asia’s most dynamic real estate markets.

    Vietnam is entering a “new period” of real estate development, remarked Neil MacGregor, managing director of UK-headquartered property agent Savills in Vietnam.

    This momentum has drawn Malaysian stalwarts such as Gamuda Land, SP Setia, and SkyWorld Development – developers long known for their expertise in large-scale townships and high-rise communities.

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