Vietnam’s factories invest in worker housing
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) companies in Vietnam are building housing for their employees, addressing a need for stable and affordable living conditions.
Workers like Nguyen Thi Thanh Tuyen and Luc Thi Minh from Bac Ninh and Cao Bang provinces are moving into company-provided dormitories, benefiting from reduced costs, better security, and access to amenities like gyms and language classes. These accommodations also offer support from trade unions, including gifts and transportation for holidays.
Samsung Display Vietnam currently provides dormitory space for around 4,500 workers, prioritizing those who live more than 60 kilometers from the factory or require housing. Goertek Vietnam plans to open a new worker housing facility in 2028, and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor is also developing rental housing projects with over 1,700 apartments already under construction in Bac Ninh and Vinh Long provinces.
These efforts are part of a larger national plan to build over 1 million social housing units by 2030, with a growing emphasis on rental options. Bac Ninh province, a major industrial center, intends to complete at least 135,000 social housing units by 2030, requiring an estimated $36.3 billion in investment. The Confederation of Labor plans to invest in 10 to 15 additional projects from 2026 to 2030, creating an estimated 9,000 apartments.
