Revised land law may not clear up condotel conditions

Revised land law may not clear up condotel conditions

Although a draft revised Law on Land proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will not include condotels in its remit, experts still suggest the issue needs to be addressed to ensure clarity on differences in terms of business and regular accommodation.
Citi supports Vietnam’s climate action commitment

Citi supports Vietnam’s climate action commitment

On May 10, the MoNRE and Citi Vietnam signed an MoU to cooperate in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda towards the net zero target of the nation.
Stricter rules ahead for environment

Stricter rules ahead for environment

In July, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment released a draft decree on the implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection (LoEP) for public comment. The draft decree outlines details on the law’s new concept of environmental permits, which will govern the environmental implications of specific investment projects.
HCM City’s housing industry faces difficulties

HCM City’s housing industry faces difficulties

The property industry in Ho Chi Minh City, and in fact the country in general, faces several problems that need urgent solutions, especially with regard to legal provisions.
Programme to provide clean water for mountainous areas

Programme to provide clean water for mountainous areas

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a programme on searching for underground water resources to supply mountainous areas and areas facing shortages of water.
Prime Minister orders major national land use review

Prime Minister orders major national land use review

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, people’s committees at all levels and other relevant agencies to review their land use starting on August 1, 2019.
Vietnam ranks 6th in Climate Risk Index ranking

Vietnam ranks 6th in Climate Risk Index ranking

Vietnam ranks 6th globally in the most up-to-date Climate Risk Index ranking released by Germanwatch, the highest of any ASEAN country.