Strict rules for construction projects in mountainous regions

Bùi Văn Dương, deputy director general of the Department of Construction, talks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about serious encroachments made by some construction projects at historic sites and parks in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang

HCM City's new team to address construction violations The HCM City Department of Construction will work with local districts and agencies to create a construction order management team to address the increasing number of violations.

Mountain pass hotel caught between rock and hard place Hà Giang in the mountainous north of Việt Nam has become a popular tourist attraction thanks to its majestic scenery and rugged natural beauty.

39 officials disciplined for land violations in Sóc Sơn forest

Hà Nội's Sóc Sơn District authorities have decided to take disciplinary action against 39 officials for violating forest land management and use.

All nations, big or small, must uphold the rule of law in the South China Sea

All nations, no matter their economic development level or scope of influence, must together make efforts to maintain an environment conducive for this trend, in the interests of the international community as a whole, when international integration deepens and mutual dependency grows.

Long Biên’s land use violations remain unsolved

As the capital grows outwards, the district's land price has rocketed in recent years, motivating irresponsible public servants to ignore wrongdoings.

HCM City seeks to develop urban river-canal network Secretary of the HCM City Party Nguyễn Thiện Nhân said at a conference held on Tuesday that the city expects to outline a plan to build embankments and improve management of land along rivers and canals by the year-end.

Kiên Giang gets Ministry of Construction nod to delay special economic zone plans The Ministry of Construction has green-lighted Kiên Giang Province’s proposal to suspend the master plan to develop Phú Quốc Island into a special administrative-economic zone.

HCM City gets tough on illegal construction HCM City authorities are considering imposing stricter penalties on individuals and companies that violate regulations on construction projects.

Hà Nội's effort to eliminate illegal sand depots Lê Thanh Nam, deputy director of the Hà Nội Department of Natural Resources and Environment, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about his agency's effort to eliminate illegal sand and pebble depots along river banks