{
  "id": 8578531,
  "title": "Vietnam ranks among world's top 10 for real estate transparency improvements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/vietnam-ranks-among-worlds-top-10-for-real-estate-transparency",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress Business",
    "slug": "vnexpress-business",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/property/vietnam-ranks-among-world-s-top-10-for-real-estate-transparency-improvements-5121942.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vietnam ranks among the top 10 countries worldwide for improvements in real estate transparency, according to JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index. The country scored 3.15 out of 5, placing it in the Semi-Transparent category. This ranking reflects significant progress in Vietnam's real estate market, which has seen a recovery in cross-border investment and record transaction volumes, particularly in 2024. The improvements can be attributed to several key factors, including Vietnam's 2016 entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the proposed development of a national real estate database, and the passage of revised laws on land, housing, and real estate business in 2024. These legal reforms introduced requirements for certified valuation professionals, verifiable audit trails, and the use of the banking system for transactions. Additionally, Vietnam has made strides in strengthening its legal framework, administrative procedures, and economic policy, leading to a surge in registered foreign investment to US$38.1 billion in the first seven months of 2026. However, the journey towards greater transparency is ongoing, with further progress contingent on completing the digitization of land records, establishing a unified nationwide property registration system, adopting international valuation standards, and expanding green building certification. Greater transparency would prove increasingly vital for investors navigating a future shaped by economic uncertainty, technological advancements, and evolving capital flows.",
  "summary": "Vietnam has emerged among the world's 10 most improved real estate markets in terms of transparency during the 2024-26 period, according to property consultancy JLL.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}