Compensation for expropriated land “detached” from market value: experts

The Government’s mechanism to calculate the compensation rate for residents whose land it takes for public purposes is "detached" from the market value instead of relying on it, leading to prolonged opposition and grievances from those affected.

Real estate projects to be probed

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has ordered inspections on some 60 real estate projects this year over suspicions of land misuse by equitised enterprises.

NA mulls more agricultural tax exemption, reduction

Law makers yesterday discussed the Government’s proposal on further tax reduction and exemption for agricultural land use.

BOT projects fall behind schedule The Ha Noi People's Committee has decided to halt 24 infrastructure projects being constructed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Build-Transfer (BT) models after reviewing all developments of this kind in the city since last May.

600 workplace deaths in one year The Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour yesterday said there had been 541 workplace accidents and 600 workplace death in the country from early 2009 to January 15.

Land violations remain rampant The number of violations of land-use regulations in HCM City has mushroomed in the last two years despite local authorities' enforcement effort.