Major Nam Saigon real estate projects advance as Metro Line 4 and ring roads accelerate

Rapid infrastructure development is turning Nam Saigon into a growth pole for early 2026, with Metro Line 4 and a series of road projects set to shorten travel times to key areas and strengthen cross-regional connections.

Metro Line 4 moves from planning to construction timeline

In mid-March 2026, Sovico Group, led by billionaire Nguyen Phuong Thao, pledged to complete the feasibility study for Metro Line 4 in Q2 2026, with the aim of starting construction in Q1 2027. After decades of waiting, the project has moved from the drawing board toward implementation.

Metro Line 4 is planned to be about 47.3 km long, with 37 stations and an estimated investment of over 97 trillion VND. It is described as the longest radial metro line among approved routes.

The line will run from Dong Thanh (Hóc Môn), the western gateway, through the city center at Ben Thanh, and onward to the Hiệp Phước urban area in Nam Saigon, the southwestern gateway.

When completed, travel time from the Can Giời border area to Phú Mỹ Hưng is expected to be about 10 minutes, and to Ben Thanh about 25 minutes. By comparison, travel within the inner city can take 45–60 minutes due to narrower roads and traffic congestion, even though the distance is shorter. The article also notes that land prices in Can Giời are 5–10 times lower than in the inner city, particularly in Nhà Bè and Phú Mỹ Hưng, supporting demand for housing and suburbanization after the metro push.

Road upgrades and ring-road completion accelerate access

Alongside the metro, road infrastructure is also advancing. The Nguyen Huu Tho axis is planned to be widened to 10 lanes, with construction expected to begin in late 2026. Nguyen Van Tao boulevard is set to become a major avenue linking Phú Mỹ Hưng to Hiệp Phước and Can Giệp, with widening to 6–8 lanes and a right-of-way up to 60m.

Ring Road 3 is speeding toward completion, aimed at shortening distances from Nam Saigon to Đồng Nai, Bình Dương (old) and western provinces.

Can Giời is highlighted as benefiting from multiple national projects: Ring Road 3 is set to open fully this year with plans to expand from 4 to 8 lanes; Ring Road 4 aims to complete land clearance in 2026; and the Ben Luc – Long Thành expressway is expected to open fully in Q3 2026. The article describes these developments as transforming Can Giời from a river-surrounded area into a strategic gateway connected to eastern Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thành International Airport.

Industrial and port positioning strengthens the logistics-urban link

Can Giời is located at the midpoint of Hiệp Phước International Port and Long An International Port, surrounded by industrial zones including Hiệp Phước IP (1,686 ha) and Long Hậu IP (500 ha), with Vĩnh Phước Đông IP (197 ha) planned to be added soon.

Overall, the article frames Nam Saigon as forming an integrated Urban – Logistics – Port – Airport – Metro ecosystem within a 20-minute travel radius.

Major developers expand supply as infrastructure accelerates

Analysts cited in the article say the “race” in Nam Saigon intensifies as infrastructure timelines move forward. Examples include Vinhomes Phước Vĩnh Tây (1,090 ha), with 54% of land cleared, described as Vingroup’s second-largest mega-urban project in the south; T&T City Millennia (267 ha) by T&T Group advancing to phase 2; and Phước Lại Urban Area (820 ha) under the TMS consortium.

The article also points to Hiep Phuoc Premia, a project developed by Hai Thanh with DKRA Realty as the marketing and distribution partner. Hiep Phuoc Premia covers 80 ha, offering around 4,000 products with expected revenue of about 9,000 billion VND.

Located along Soài Rạp with over 1 km of riverfront, and stretching along Nguyen Van Tao with a 60 m frontage, the project is positioned near the Depot Hiệp Phước adjacent to Metro Line 4. The article says residents can connect to expressways, ring roads, ports, industrial zones, and large urban areas within 5–20 minutes from the town.

With 40+ amenities, the project is presented as a riverside city model designed to meet living, working, and leisure needs on site.

Freehold land and financing terms highlighted

The article describes Hiep Phuoc Premia as a rare long-term freehold land plot in Nam Saigon. Prices start from about 1.79 billion VND per plot, stated to be cheaper than adjacent Can Giời developments by 2–3x. It also lists flexible payment terms of up to 30 months, financing at 70% for 35 years, 9% interest support for 12 months, principal grace up to 36 months, and up to 9% discounts. The article frames these terms as supporting urban decentralization along the metro axis.