HCM City’s new master plan places quality of life as priority The newly adjusted master plan for HCM City must ensure that its residents’ interests are a top priority, Nguyễn Văn Nên, secretary of HCM City Party Committee, has said.

HCM City wants to set up district-wise construction management teams HCM City has sought the Government’s approval to set up a team in each district to manage urban construction comprising inspectors and urban development officials.

Bạc Liêu to build more erosion-prevention projects

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bạc Liêu will spend nearly VNĐ19.3 trillion (US$835 million) to build erosion-prevention projects in the 2021 - 30 period.

HCM City announces establishment of new Thủ Đức City1

HCM City authorities yesterday (Dec 31) passed a resolution for establishing the new Thủ Đức City and revamping administrative units in its districts and communes.

Good governance essential for proposed new Thủ Đức City: experts HCM City must ensure transparent governance before establishing a “new city within a city” from the proposed merger of three city districts, experts said on Wednesday at a seminar in the city.

Small hydropower plants should not be blamed for floods: industry minister

Since 2016, all small hydropower plant projects related to natural forest land have not been considered for approval, Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh said at a Government cabinet meeting on Monday amid heated public debate about the impact of small hydropower plant construction on flooding and landslides.

Tiền Giang faces worsening river, canal erosion

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang is facing increasing erosion along rivers and canals, according to its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hà Nội stops renovation and repair of old villas

The municipal People’s Committee recently issued the decision on management of old houses and valuable architectural constructions.

Phú Quốc tightens land laws again The move comes just three months after a similar ban was lifted.

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