The Department of Construction has been tasked with leading the development of a detailed roadmap to progressively meet urban criteria and standards, as outlined in the National Assembly’s Standing Committee Resolution. This includes advising on adjustments to provincial planning, new urban development plans, and zonal planning to align with the two-tier government model. The target completion date for these initiatives is set for Q4 2025.
Quảng Ninh aims to become a centrally governed city.
At the local level, communes, wards, and special zones are tasked with urban renewal efforts, focusing on enhancing existing residential infrastructure and improving drainage systems to prevent flooding.
The province mandates investment in recreational areas, community centers, and outdoor public spaces, integrating parking facilities. Additionally, surplus land and offices resulting from the two-tier governance transition will be repurposed into public spaces.
The plan also emphasizes equipping cultural and sports facilities, ensuring every village and neighborhood has at least one recreational area and outdoor community space. This initiative aims to foster social interaction, physical activity, and community cohesion across all age groups, with completion slated for 2026, marking one year of the two-tier local governance model.
Following the plan’s announcement, commune-level administrative units established Urban Quality Enhancement Steering Committees, chaired by the Secretary of the Party Committee and the Chairman of the People’s Council. These committees are responsible for implementing directives from the Provincial Party Standing Committee and the People’s Committee, driving Quảng Ninh’s ambition to achieve centrally governed city status by 2030.
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Charmora City by Sun Group: Pioneering the Sponge City Model in Khánh Hòa
In November 2025, Sun Property, a proud member of the Sun Group, unveiled Charmora City—a groundbreaking urban development at the heart of Nha Trang. As Vietnam’s pioneer in implementing the Sponge City model, this 227-hectare masterplan features 60 hectares of water bodies, seamlessly divided into three islands and nine diverse parks. Charmora City stands as a symbol of sustainable, vibrant, and green living, redefining prosperity within the coastal cityscape.
Unauthorized Shacks and Metal Roof Structures Turn Prime Residential Garden into Eyesore in Hanoi’s Densest Urban Area
After multiple campaigns to clear encroached public land, a vibrant community garden has now been established in one of the most densely populated urban clusters in the capital city.
Prime Nha Trang Waterfront Land Auction: Unlocking Nighttime Economy Potential
The auction of three prime beachfront plots in Nha Trang is more than a strategy to boost the local budget—it’s a transformative initiative to craft an open coastal strip along the eastern side of Tran Phu Street. This move aims to develop world-class beach clubs and villages, while simultaneously driving the growth of a vibrant night economy, aligning with Khanh Hoa Province’s innovative vision for the future.
Unlocking Land Allocation Challenges for Public Projects in Urban Developments
HoREA advocates for resolving land allocation challenges in commercial housing projects and urban areas to facilitate the development of healthcare and educational facilities. This initiative aims to safeguard residents’ interests and promote the synchronized growth of social infrastructure.
