Ho Chi Minh City to relocate 41,540 canal-side houses by 2030

urban renovation canal relocation infrastructure investment Ho Chi Minh City economy public-private partnership

Ho Chi Minh City has announced a major urban renovation program scheduled for 2026–2030, aimed at relocating 41,540 houses situated along canals and rivers. The initiative involves 115 projects across 53 wards, with an estimated total investment of 396,875 billion VND. District 8 is identified as the primary focus area, requiring the relocation of approximately 14,950 homes. The program seeks to mitigate flooding, control tidal surges, and improve living standards through synchronized infrastructure development, including embankments and new roadways.

Parallel to urban renewal, the city is driving significant economic and infrastructure growth. Major corporations including Vingroup, Masterise, and Sun Group are expected to disburse tens of thousands of billions of VND into local projects. Additionally, the city plans to launch 11 major infrastructure projects and complete five others by September 2, 2026, to mark National Day. Notable upcoming developments include the 134,000 billion VND Thu Thiem - Long Thanh metro line and various transport and flood prevention works. The city's economic targets include achieving double-digit GRDP growth and reaching a budget revenue of 1 quadrillion VND.

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Department of Construction of Ho Chi Minh City · Ho Chi Minh City · Masterise · Sun Group · Vingroup

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[● 4 SOURCES] Ho Chi Minh City plans to relocate 41,540 houses along canals and rivers between 2026 and 2030. cafef.vn · soha.vn · tienphong.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ho Chi Minh City aims for double-digit growth and a budget revenue of 1 quadrillion VND. soha.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The city will launch 11 infrastructure projects and complete 5 projects around National Day on September 2, 2026. kenh14.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] District 8 is the largest area for relocation, involving 19 canal routes and approximately 14,950 houses. cafef.vn · soha.vn · tienphong.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The urban renovation program involves 115 projects with a total estimated investment of 396,875 billion VND. cafef.vn · soha.vn · tienphong.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Thu Thiem - Long Thanh metro line has a total investment of 134,000 billion VND. kenh14.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Masterise plans to disburse 9,995 billion VND and Sun Group plans 3,945 billion VND. soha.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vingroup expects to disburse approximately 56,132 billion VND in Ho Chi Minh City by the end of 2026. soha.vn