ARTICLES & MARKET INSIGHTS

Markets, workplaces and real estate opportunities across Southeast Asia.

Trending Now

Business professionals meeting in a modern office in Ho Chi Minh City
Market Entry

What Should Singaporean Companies Consider Before Leasing an Office in Vietnam?

Seven factors Singaporean companies should weigh before leasing an office in Ho Chi Minh City, from talent and connectivity to total occupancy cost.

See More
Two professionals discussing business in a modern office in Vietnam
Market Entry

Setting Up a Head Office in Vietnam: A Guide to Office Location and Leasing

A practical guide to choosing a head office in Vietnam, comparing locations and workspace types, and assessing costs and lease commitments.

See More
Aerial view of the Bitexco tower, Vietcombank Tower and the Saigon River at sunset in central Ho Chi Minh City
Office Leasing

Best Office Buildings for Lease in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City's premium office market is increasingly diverse. We look at four landmark buildings for lease — Deutsches Haus, Vietcombank Tower, Saigon Centre and Sonatus.

See More
The Kross office tower illuminated at dusk in Ho Chi Minh City
Office Leasing

Grade A Office Buildings in Ho Chi Minh City: A Guide for Singaporean Companies Expanding to Vietnam.

Explore office locations across Sai Gon, An Khanh, Thanh My Tay and Tan My wards, with building options for Singaporean companies expanding to Vietnam.

See More
Aerial evening view of central Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon River
Market Entry

Top 5 Office Locations Foreign Companies Are Choosing in Ho Chi Minh City

Choosing where to establish an office is one of the first real estate decisions a foreign company makes when entering Ho Chi Minh City. The right location can influence everything from client access and recruitment to operating costs and long-term expansion.

See More
Lifestyle courtyard with cafes and greenery in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City
Coworking

Why Businesses Are Choosing Thao Dien & District 2 for Flexible Workspaces

Thao Dien and District 2 are becoming genuine alternatives to the CBD. Why businesses are choosing the area, plus 7 coworking spaces and flexible workspace options to consider.

See More
Spacious modern flexible office interior at The Sentry Ho Chi Minh City
Coworking

Serviced Office vs Coworking Space in Vietnam: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Vietnam's flexible workspace market has grown rapidly, and the range of options available to businesses has expanded alongside it. For many teams, the most pressing decision comes down...

See More
Modern coworking lounge area at The Sentry Ho Chi Minh City
Office Leasing

Virtual Office in Ho Chi Minh City: Benefits Costs & How to Choose

Ho Chi Minh City is moving fast. Startups are forming, foreign investors are arriving, and businesses of every size are looking for smarter ways to get established without overcommitting...

See More
Wide view of The Sentry's open coworking floor with natural light and modern furnishings
Workplace Strategy

Business Innovation Starts With Office Design: How Smart Offices Speed Up Collaboration

The office you work in shapes the ideas you produce. It affects how quickly your team communicates, how freely creativity flows, and how willing people are to show up and do their best...

See More
Wide view of a modern coworking space with open seating and natural light
Data & Technology

Workplace Management KPIs for Flexible Offices: 10 Metrics Growing Teams Should Track

Growing teams make faster decisions when they measure the right things. In a flexible office, where headcount shifts, hybrid schedules vary, and workspaces serve multiple functions, the...

See More
Foreign professional submitting work permit documents at a Vietnamese government service counter
Market Entry

Vietnam Work Permit Guide for Foreign Companies: Requirements, Process & Exemptions (2026)

Can a foreign employee legally work in Vietnam? What documents are required, who is exempt, and how long does it really take? A practical breakdown of the 2026 work permit framework...

See More
Foreign and Vietnamese colleagues signing an employment contract in a modern Ho Chi Minh City office
Market Entry

How to Hire Your First Employees in Vietnam: Labor Law Basics for Foreign Companies

Hiring in Vietnam involves more than an offer letter. From employment contracts and payroll to insurance, working hours and termination, here's what foreign companies need to know first...

See More