Hà Nội authorities have set a target of eradicating inner-city air pollution by 2035, with low-emission zones planned as part of the effort to achieve this goal.

As of July 19, a total of 266,511 makeshift and dilapidated houses across Việt Nam have been eliminated with support from the government, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Installing rooftop solar power systems under a self-production, self-consumption model brings direct benefits to residents and businesses by reducing their monthly electricity bills, thereby ensuring safety for the national power system. Additionally, businesses can enhance their value by projecting the image of being green, environmentally friendly.

Ha Noi is expediting its plan to ban all fossil fuel-powered motorcycles and mopeds from operating within the ring road 1 area, starting July 1, 2026. This policy is expected to improve urban environmental quality and accelerate the city’s green transition.

The Viet Nam Net Zero Forum 2025, themed “The carbon market in a new era”, brought together over 200 participants to discuss key solutions for achieving net-zero emissions.

The sharp increase in construction material prices is creating clear polarisation within Việt Nam’s construction sector.

As part of its broader urban redevelopment strategy, HCM City is working to relocate nearly 40,000 households living on and along canals by 2030, with almost 3,000 already resettled as of mid-July 2025.

The 51-kilometre HCM City-Mộc Bài Expressway project is expected to start construction on the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

The Hà Nội People's Committee has approved an investment project worth VNĐ383 billion ($14.63 millio) to prevent local flooding in some areas in the inner city.

Opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City’s industrial real estate market following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau were spotlighted at a workshop held on July 17.