New opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to settle and invest in Vietnam.

Many experts and overseas Vietnamese believe that housing and investment policies are becoming increasingly open. This is the time for overseas Vietnamese to return to settle, invest, and contribute to Vietnam's development.

Open policies create favorable conditions for overseas Vietnamese to settle in their homeland - Photo: DIEU LINH

'The sadness of loneliness' and the desire to return and contribute.

At the talk show "New Opportunities for Overseas Vietnamese to Settle and Invest in Vietnam" in early December, Dr. Le Hoang The (an overseas Vietnamese from Japan) shared that his longing for home, the Tet holiday atmosphere, and the desire to preserve his roots are the biggest motivations for many overseas Vietnamese to return.

Upon returning to his home country, he invested in circular agriculture, FSC-certified reforestation, and carbon credit development – ​​a field that is opening up global opportunities thanks to the shift towards a green economy .

According to Le Hoang Chau, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association, remittances to Ho Chi Minh City continue to increase sharply, estimated to reach over 5.3 billion USD in the second quarter of 2025 alone. Approximately 20-21% of this amount is invested in real estate.

Mr. Chau emphasized: "Vietnamese people living abroad or foreigners who can prove their Vietnamese origin currently enjoy the same land, investment, and housing ownership policies as domestic citizens. Only individual foreigners are restricted from purchasing in certain commercial projects."

However, he also frankly acknowledged that there are still "minor issues" that cause difficulties for overseas Vietnamese during the application process.

Lawyer Lam Quang Quy, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Overseas Vietnamese Support Center, said that legal knowledge and administrative procedures are the biggest obstacles that make overseas Vietnamese hesitant to return home.

"Many people have Vietnamese passports but still face obstacles when opening bank accounts or obtaining identity cards. The policies are good, but their implementation is inconsistent, causing overseas Vietnamese to lose confidence," he said.

A representative from Nam A Bank stated that overseas Vietnamese without a national identity card can still open accounts, but cannot temporarily conduct online transactions due to the requirement to synchronize with the national population database.

Mr. Vo Thanh Dang, Vice President of the Association of Vietnamese Businesspeople Abroad, added: many young overseas Vietnamese want to return to Vietnam to start businesses but are still concerned about the living environment, job opportunities, and mechanisms to support integration.

Interested in green real estate, mega-cities, and resorts.

In reality, overseas Vietnamese pay particular attention to well-planned, comprehensive urban areas that are linked to sustainable living values, aligning with the "living in two places" trend that many overseas Vietnamese desire.

Many overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs have also expressed interest in the resort and retirement real estate sector, where elderly people can relax, receive treatment, and live in a culturally friendly Vietnamese environment while still meeting international standards.

The model of satellite megacities emerging in the expanded Ho Chi Minh City area is one such option. The Waterpoint mega-city by Nam Long Group has been mentioned by some overseas Vietnamese and their relatives as a prime example of this modern development style, with a planned area of ​​355 hectares; possessing green spaces and waterways to create a suitable living environment.

Waterpoint is located on the alluvial plain of the Vam Co Dong River, boasting a modern design while still preserving Vietnamese identity - Photo: DNCC

In addition, transportation links between Ho Chi Minh City and Long An are improving significantly; the area boasts a complete system of educational, medical, sports, and commercial facilities, along with diverse housing options ranging from commercial housing to affordable housing – suitable for the long-term settlement needs of overseas Vietnamese.

An ideal green living space at Waterpoint, just 40 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: DNCC

Integrated urban areas are seen as a practical solution, based on providing a ready-to-live product, satisfying the desire of many overseas Vietnamese for "real property - real value".

Waterpoint boasts a diverse range of amenities that fully meet the living needs of its residents - Photo: DNCC

Nam Long also focuses on ensuring legal transparency and building a buying and selling process that provides maximum support for Vietnamese people living abroad. This helps address the biggest concern of overseas Vietnamese regarding procedures when deciding to own real estate in their homeland.

Many overseas Vietnamese believe that international-standard mega-urban models like Waterpoint will reduce legal procedural pressure and increase peace of mind for overseas Vietnamese when buying homes thanks to transparency, clear legal frameworks, and the potential to form a civilized residential community.

The flexibility in policy, along with the development of modern urban models pioneered by Vietnamese businesses like Nam Long, is expected to usher in a new era: an era in which overseas Vietnamese return in greater numbers, contribute more, and jointly build a sustainable future for the country.

Vietnam is asserting its position as a safe, attractive destination with abundant opportunities for innovation, making the need for connection between overseas Vietnamese and their homeland stronger than ever.

We invite overseas Vietnamese to register and participate in the series of events within the framework of the program "The Era of Empowerment - Overseas Vietnamese with the Fatherland," jointly organized by Tuoi Tre newspaper and the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City.

This is an opportunity for the overseas Vietnamese community to meet, broaden their perspectives, and access practical information for their journey back to live, work, or invest in their homeland.

The program will take place from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Waterpoint Urban Area (Ben Luc, Tay Ninh ). Registration link: here.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/co-hoi-moi-cho-kieu-bao-an-cu-va-dau-tu-tai-viet-nam-20251212091152589.htm