Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà asked ministries and localities to speed up land clearance and relocation works in the North-South high-speed rail line project during a hybrid conference on the land clearance plan for the railway project on Monday.

Chairman of the Bắc Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Vương Quốc Tuấn on Wednesday worked with Lee Han-joon, CEO of the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), to promote cooperation in developing an urban area in the southeastern part of Bắc Ninh City.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat — it is a present and growing reality that is directly affecting our livelihoods, health, ecosystems, and security. For Việt Nam, with its long coastline, diverse terrain and a population largely dependent on agriculture and natural resources, these impacts are particularly pronounced and persistent.

Reducing red tape in the construction sector is expected to create a more transparent, efficient and business-friendly environment, according to experts.

The Prime Minister has recently signed a decision approving the establishment of the Da Nang Free Trade Zone, covering an area of approximately 1,881 hectares.

Expanding Ho Chi Minh City’s administrative boundaries alone is not enough; what truly matters is restructuring urban space using a multi-centre approach, establishing new growth poles, and enhancing connectivity with neighbouring regions.

Beneath the bustling streets of HCM City, a silent transformation is taking place. As part of a long-term commitment to enhance the urban landscape and ensure public safety, the city is pushing forward with the ambitious undergrounding of power lines and telecommunications cables – a project that is both technically complex and emblematic of the city’s drive towards modernity.

The Ministry of Construction is moving to reduce administrative procedures for projects with approved 1/500 detailed planning, as part of a push to cut red tape and boost efficiency in the construction sector.

HCM City is developing a legal framework for short-term rentals, considering lifting a recent ban on rentals in residential complexes based on feedback from renters and industry experts. 

The 7th edition of the “Wecyc (We Cycle) Week” under the slogan “Creating Low-Emission Zones” has been launched by the Architecture–Construction Forum (Ashui.com) to mark the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day (June 3).

The rapid development of urban systems and modern technology in Viet Nam has heightened the need for regulated lighting applications to ensure public health, environmental protection, and urban aesthetics.