Corporate Housing: A Key Issue in Vietnam’s Industrial Zones

Industry is booming at a rapid pace across Vietnam: in 2024, more than 420 industrial zones were active throughout the country. Every month, new production lines open, employing tens of thousands of workers.To manage these projects, companies also deploy engineers, technical managers, and supervisors. Their role is strategic, their assignments often temporary—and their housing needs too often overlooked, despite the growing need for corporate housing in Vietnam.In these fast-growing industrial areas—designed for output, rarely for living—securing appropriate accommodation for these profiles has become a major logistical challenge for companies.

Industrial Growth Outpacing Temporary Housing Supply

From Binh Duong to Bac Giang, and Thai Nguyen to Long An, industrial zones are multiplying. But infrastructure—particularly for expats and relocated professionals—is struggling to keep up.

In Bac Ninh, for example, new projects led by Samsung, Amkor, and Foxconn have generated strong demand for short-term housing for supervisors and mid-level managers. Yet in these still-underdeveloped peripheral areas, options remain limited:

•            Overbooked serviced residences

•             Standard apartments with no services

•            Rental contracts unsuited to short-term assignments

Teams waste time searching for “clean and functional” accommodation, compromise on comfort—or even reject the assignment altogether.

A Practical Need, Too Often Ignored

Behind this housing issue lies a very real operational friction:

•            How to quickly secure quality housing close to industrial sites?

•            How to manage leases, deposits, and basic service installation?

•            How to ensure stable living conditions that reduce staff turnover and support performance?

All too often, these tasks are left to the last minute—leading to disorganization, stress, and lower productivity.

Strategic Housing Impacts Operational Performance

The gap between industrial development and available housing does more than create discomfort—it can directly affect business performance.

•            An employee living 30 minutes from site is often more tired, more stressed, and less efficient.

•            Turnover rates (up to 10% per year in some northern industrial zones) are costly.

•            A production delay caused by a housing issue can jeopardize an entire project.

On the other hand, companies that anticipate these logistical needs gain speed, stability, and employer brand value. It's an immediate operational win—and a long-term asset for attracting and retaining international talent.

Temporary Housing Is Not a Last-Minute Task

Managing temporary accommodation for industrial teams is no longer a minor task. It’s a strategic matter that should be entrusted to experts—those able to deliver flexible, reliable, and locally adapted solutions.

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