The Da Nang Inspectorate has recently issued a report on the compensation, land clearance, and investment in resettlement areas for the Hoiana Resort Project in Duy Xuyen and Thang Binh districts, formerly part of Quang Nam province, now part of Da Nang City.
The $4 billion Hoiana Project faces multiple violations
According to the report, the Hoiana Resort Project, developed by Nam Hoi An Development LLC, spans 985.5 hectares and affects approximately 1,800 households in Duy Xuyen and former Thang Binh districts.
The Hoiana Resort Project covers nearly 1,000 hectares |
The inspection concluded that the former Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee’s selection of Ky Ha Chu Lai Quang Nam Investment and Development Company (Ky Ha Chu Lai) as the entity responsible for compensation and land clearance was not in compliance with legal regulations.
Specifically, this selection violated Article 39 of Decree 197/2004 and Clause 1, Article 68 of the 2013 Land Law. These regulations stipulate that the organization responsible for compensation and land clearance must be the district-level Compensation, Support, and Resettlement Council or a land development fund organization.
At the time of its appointment (before and after December 1, 2015), Ky Ha Chu Lai had transitioned from a state-owned enterprise to a privately held company, further undermining its legal basis for handling land clearance.
Despite ongoing efforts, land clearance has faced significant challenges. As of the inspection in June 2025, only 499.69 hectares have been recovered and compensated, with 411.02 hectares handed over to the developer. Approximately 485.81 hectares in Phase 2 remain uncleared, hindering the project’s progress.
Regarding land procedures, of the 411.02 hectares handed over, only 152.84 hectares have completed land allocation or lease procedures, while 258.18 hectares remain pending.
 The Hoiana Resort Project covers nearly 1,000 hectares |
To support land clearance, Ky Ha Chu Lai was also tasked with constructing five resettlement areas, with a total approved investment of over 1.608 trillion VND. However, these projects have faced delays due to land acquisition issues, funding shortages, and slow construction, requiring multiple extensions.
The inspection also revealed errors in project planning, design drawings, and cost estimates, leading to increased construction costs for most resettlement areas.
Notably, the financial mechanism for paying construction investments in resettlement areas (under Decision 1284/QD-UBND in 2019) was annulled by the Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee (Decision 2790/QD-UBND on October 1, 2021) due to non-compliance with regulations.
Residents are “stuck in limbo”
The Da Nang Inspectorate recommends that the Da Nang People’s Committee terminate Ky Ha Chu Lai’s role as the developer and handler of compensation and land clearance for the Hoiana Resort Project’s resettlement areas, reassigning these tasks to a competent authority.
 Many homes in the Hoiana Resort Project area are severely deteriorated |
The Inspectorate also calls for accountability from various individuals and organizations involved in advising the Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee on assigning Ky Ha Chu Lai, as well as those responsible for issuing improper financial mechanisms and collecting resettlement land use fees.
Financially, the Da Nang Inspectorate directs the Department of Finance to deduct over 2.55 billion VND (based on the cutoff point, including 2.28 billion VND in incorrect unit prices and standards, and 273 million VND in incorrect quantities) when reviewing and consolidating investment costs for the Hoiana Resort Project’s resettlement areas.
The Hoiana Resort Project, with a total investment of approximately $4 billion, has been a significant driver of socio-economic development, transforming the eastern region of former Quang Nam province.
However, delays in land clearance have severely impacted local residents, leaving many in a state of limbo, unable to relocate or continue living in their deteriorating homes. Hundreds of houses are now at risk of collapse, especially during the rainy season.
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– 17:12 11/10/2025
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