As Việt Nam moves closer to launching major high-speed rail projects such as the North-South express railway and key urban rail lines, preparing a high-quality workforce has become an urgent national priority.

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).