06/05/2026
If you are monitoring Thu Thiem real estate without paying attention to the infrastructure segment, this article is the first thing you need to read.
2026 is no longer the year of "Thu Thiem is about to develop" in the usual promising sense. This is the year machines are actually running, cranes are actually erected, and handover milestones are actually being placed on the table by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction.
Achieve Realty VN summarizes everything—from internal roads to the Metro—to give you a clear enough view before making any decisions.
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The Quick Picture: Where is Thu Thiem Now?
Thu Thiem has a characteristic that few urban areas possess: the entire original planning was approved long ago, but it was hindered by land clearance issues lasting decades.
As of April 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has officially completed the land clearance for the entire Thu Thiem New Urban Area. This is the most important "lock"—because without clean land, nothing can run. Now that it's settled, everything is truly beginning.
At the same time, Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a list of 77 key projects for the 2026–2030 period, with a total capital of nearly 1.8 quadrillion VND—of which Thu Thiem accounts for a significant portion. In 2026 alone, more than 20 major projects will commence simultaneously across the city.
That is the context. Now, let’s look at each specific project.
1. Internal Roads | The Backbone of the Peninsula
This group of projects will be completed earliest and will directly affect the daily living experience of residents.
The 4 main internal roads are being urgently constructed immediately after receiving the land. Parallel to this is the technical infrastructure for the Northern residential area (Functional Areas No. 3 and No. 4) and the North-South axis from the foot of Thu Thiem 1 Bridge extending to Mai Chi Tho Street. The HCMC Department of Construction confirms that this entire group is expected to reach the finish line within 2026.
What does this mean for buyers? Simply put: the roads connecting projects like Empire City, Zeit River, The Metropole, and The River will be finalized. Traveling within the internal area will be much clearer compared to the current cluttered construction sites.
2. Thu Thiem 4 Bridge | The Most Mentioned Name This Year
Thu Thiem 4 Bridge is on the list of 14 major projects HCMC will start construction on in 2026. This bridge connects Thu Thiem with District 7—a completely new connection axis, adding a fourth exit for the peninsula besides the Thu Thiem Tunnel, Ba Son Bridge (Thu Thiem 2), and Thu Thiem 1 Bridge.
For those owning property in Thu Thiem, Thu Thiem 4 Bridge is literally good news: more connectivity = less traffic congestion = increased liquidity.
3. An Phu Intersection — Almost Finished
An Phu Intersection is among the group of 10 projects striving for completion in 2026 according to the Department of Construction's plan. This is the direct connection between the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway and the gateway to Thu Thiem and the East.
Anyone who has been stuck in traffic here during peak hours understands how vital this is. Once the intersection is completed, moving from The Global City or projects in An Phu to the main roads will be significantly less stressful.
4. Pedestrian Bridge over the Saigon River | Small Symbol, Big Impact
Also in the group of projects slated for completion in 2026. This pedestrian bridge directly connects the Thu Thiem bank with the District 1 bank—meaning from areas like The Metropole or Empire City, residents can walk to Bach Dang Wharf and the financial center without a vehicle.
It sounds small, but for the expat segment and high-end tenants, "Can I walk to District 1?" is one of the most frequent questions they ask when viewing homes in Thu Thiem.
5. Metro | The Long-term Play, But Truly Starting
This is the group to read carefully—because there is a significant gap between "construction start" and "operation."
Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong segment): Construction started in January 2026, expected completion before 2030. The extension to Thu Thiem is currently under feasibility study.
Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Railway (46.54km): Construction started on April 30, 2026, aiming for completion in 2030–2031. This line connects directly from the Thu Thiem core to Long Thanh Airport—crucial for both residents and investors.
Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem segment): HCMC aims to start construction before June 30, 2026, with completion in 2028. If finished on time, this will be the second metro line operating in HCMC—with the terminal station located right in Thu Thiem.
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6. Central Square & City Administrative Center | Symbols of the Entire Area
On April 18, 2026, the HCMC People's Council officially approved the investment policy for these two projects. The new Administrative Center of HCMC will be located in Thu Thiem, spanning approximately 7.84ha, serving about 7,000 officials, with a maximum height of 30 floors.
Along with the adjacent Central Square, these two projects create the "administrative heart" of the city right inside Thu Thiem. In terms of market psychology, this is an extremely clear signal: HCMC is betting its highest administrative bodies on this very area.
Perspective from Achieve Realty VN: How Should You Read This?
There are many figures—but how you read them is what matters.
Achieve Realty VN maintains a clear stance: Infrastructure is a necessary condition, not a sufficient condition for prices to jump immediately.
Construction start is not completion. A plan is not actual construction. Thu Thiem has had many promises regarding progress that slipped—that is a reality anyone following the market long enough knows.
However, this time two things are different: the land has been completely cleared (the factor that was previously the biggest bottleneck), and the specific mechanism under Resolution 188 is shortening investment procedures for a series of projects simultaneously.
In summary: You should not buy Thu Thiem real estate thinking that "once the infrastructure is done, the price will bounce immediately." But if you are looking at Thu Thiem from a long-term perspective of 3–5 years—then 2026 is the year the infrastructure picture becomes clearer and more convincing than ever.
That is what Achieve Realty VN wants you to know—nothing more, nothing less.
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Reference prices in the article are compiled from market information as of May 2026—please reconfirm before making a decision.
