Land prices in Ho Chi Minh City seen stable in 2020-2024
MarketLand prices in Ho Chi Minh City in the 2020-2024 period will be kept stable, with the highest price listed at VND162 million per square meter and the lowest, VND1.5 million, helping stabilize market prices.
Ho Chi Minh City smart city taking shape
ProjectsFour components of the first phase of the Ho Chi Minh City smart city project have been completed to serve certain sectors, HCMC Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong told a press briefing on January 9.
Investor violations slow home ownership certificate issuance
PolicyThe slow issuance of home ownership certificates, commonly known as pink books, to residents living in apartment buildings is largely due to investors’ violations of regulations on mortgages and construction.
Construction sector slow in improving productivity: experts
MarketWhile other sectors have made significant improvements in their processes and product quality to boost their productivity, the construction sector has lagged behind, according to experts at a recent conference.
Plans announced for Ho Chi Minh City eastern innovation area
PolicyAn “innovation urban area” in eastern Ho Chi Minh City will include the Thu Thiem new urban area, Rach Chiec sports complex and Tam Da eco-tech center, according to plans announced at a ceremony on November 23.
Experts propose scrapping land law amendment in favor of new law
PolicyThe amendment to the 2013 Land Law, which includes many unreasonable and overlapping regulations, will make a bad situation worse, according to experts at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on November 22.
Ho Chi Minh City's metro project costs cut by US$146.5 million
PolicyHo Chi Minh City (HCMC) has cut unnecessary costs to lower the investment capital for its first metro line by VND3.4 trillion (US$146.5 million) to VND43.6 trillion.
Ho Chi Minh City opens major intersection to traffic
PolicyThe intersection at Vietnam National University-HCMC in Thu Duc District, which cost a total of VND270 billion to construct, on November 8 opened to traffic to ease traffic jams in the eastern part of the city.
JICA supports Quang Ninh’s green growth
InvestmentThe Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organized the “Final Seminar for Green Growth Dissemination and Promotion” in Ha Long City on November 8.
Ho Chi Minh City to build VND1.4 trillion museum in District 9
LifestyleThe Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) government has approved a proposal to develop a museum in District 9, instead of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2, at a total cost of VND1.43 trillion.
