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2026 is a pivotal milestone for East Ho Chi Minh City. Within the same year, three major infrastructure projects will reach completion, fundamentally reshaping the connectivity capabilities of the eastern gateway: Long Thành International Airport, the An Phú interchange, and the expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thành – Dầu Giây expressway. When infrastructure leads, real estate values in the surrounding areas typically follow. This is precisely when East HCMC enters a new growth cycle.
Three Infrastructure Axes Redefine East HCMC
Long Thành International Airport — Commercial Operations by Late 2026
Per government directives, Long Thành Airport will complete construction no later than Q3 2026 and commence Phase 1 commercial operations in Q4 2026. Upon opening, it will be the largest airport in southern Vietnam, positioning East HCMC as an international aviation gateway and attracting global passenger flows along with highly qualified professionals and skilled workforce to live and work in the region. Housing demand and service requirements in the area are expected to increase correspondingly.
An Phú Interchange — Key Components Operational in 2026
The An Phú interchange is a three-level structure with a total investment exceeding 3,400 billion VND, where three vital arteries converge: the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thành – Dầu Giây expressway, Mai Chi Tho Boulevard, and Dong Van Cong Road. Throughout 2026, major components will progressively enter service: the HC1-02 underpass opened in early February, overpass N3 opened in early May, bridge N4 is scheduled for late July, and branches N1.1 and N1.3 are expected by late September. Once the main branches become operational, traffic flow between Thủ Thiêm — the expressway — and the South Rạch Chiếc area will become significantly smoother, alleviating congestion at the eastern gateway bottleneck.
Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thành – Dầu Giây Expressway — Expansion to 8–10 Lanes
The expressway expansion project, upgrading from 4 to 8–10 lanes from Vành đai 2 interchange to Biên Hòa – Vũng Tàu expressway interchange, is being implemented as an emergency project and is substantially complete by December 2026. Regional throughput capacity across the Southeast will be enhanced, shortening distances between downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thành Airport, and satellite cities, creating favorable conditions for commerce, logistics, and investment development.
Infrastructure Leads, Value Follows
According to CBRE, the primary driver of the southern housing market in 2026 stems from accelerated infrastructure investment, with landmark projects including Vành đai 3, Long Thành International Airport, Biên Hòa – Vũng Tàu expressway, and Bến Lức – Long Thành expressway. CBRE forecasts the market will sustain growth momentum as critical infrastructure projects commence operations, coupled with steady demand for quality housing.
Conversely, experts also note that 2026 will see the market operate on a more selective basis: buyers have abundant choices, longer decision-making timelines, and more stringent product requirements. Competitive advantage tilts toward projects with core infrastructure positioning, transparent legal documentation, and reputable developers — precisely the category of products the major metropolitan areas in East HCMC possess.
Two Major Metropolitan Areas in East HCMC Capture Full Infrastructure Advantage
The Global City — New “Downtown” Adjacent to An Phú Interchange
The Global City is a mixed-use metropolitan area spanning 117.4 hectares, developed by Masterise Homes, located on Do Xuan Hop Street, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, adjacent to Rạch Chiếc River. The project connects directly to the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thành – Dầu Giây expressway and sits immediately adjacent to the An Phú interchange, capturing direct benefits when all three infrastructure axes reach completion. Designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners (United Kingdom), The Global City is positioned as the new central hub of East HCMC, featuring large-scale amenities and diverse product lines ranging from shophouses to high-rise apartments.
Vinhomes Grand Park — Park City of the East
Vinhomes Grand Park is a major metropolitan area covering approximately 271 hectares, developed by Vinhomes (Vingroup Corporation), situated on Nguyen Xien Road, Long Thanh My Ward, Thu Duc City, bordering Dong Nai River and Tac River. The project’s signature feature is a 36-hectare grand park — one of Southeast Asia’s largest internal parks — combined with a smart city model and all-in-one amenity ecosystem. With Vành đai 3 providing direct connection to the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thành expressway, residents enjoy convenient access to downtown and Long Thành Airport as the expressway expansion enters service.
Owning real estate in East HCMC during this infrastructure completion phase is not merely a residential choice, but a strategic way to capitalize on the region’s emerging value cycle.
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