Ha Noi (VNA) – The March 8 edition of the UK well-known Financial Times ran an article, depicting Viet Nam as a nation escaping from the past image that is associated with the “American war”, to become a robust economy capturing greater attention from world investors.
Viet Nam “has moved away from its tragic past, forging a new reputation for itself”, says the paper, adding that today the country runs only second to China in southeast Asia with a fast-growing 55 billion USD economy and ambitions to become a developed nation by 2020.
It is also one of the "hottest" property markets in the world, the paper said, citing a report by Obelisk, a UK property consultancy, that property prices soared by 50 percent in 2007 as foreign investors rush to tap into the nation that is “ready to embrace a liberal economic model”.
“The influx of tourists and visitors are drawn to the stunning coast, its sandy beaches, alpine scenery, rainforests, extensive green fields and a sophisticated cultural heritage. And, as they come, they create a market for luxury property resorts.”
Property prices in Ha Noi have tripled in the past year alone, particularly in the luxury sector, from 80,000 USD for a new apartment to a massive 240,000 USD by the summer of 2007, says James Gonzalez, market analyst at Obelisk. Real estate markets in Ho Chi Minh City , the largest city in the country, central Da Nang city and the beautiful island of Phu Quoc are also getting more bustling than ever.- Enditem
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