The Ministry of Construction is consulting on amendments to 17 articles of the Urban and Rural Planning Law, aiming to simplify procedures, enhance decentralization, and clarify urban definitions under the two-tier government model.
At a September 8 conference, Minister Tran Hong Minh stressed science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as the foundation for breakthroughs in Vietnam's construction and transport sectors, outlining key projects and legal reforms.
At a September 9 meeting, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh called for comprehensive amendments to the Construction Law, the Law on Urban and Rural Planning, and the National Assembly Standing Committee's Resolution on urban classification.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Sinh worked with Phu Tho province to address difficulties in implementing the two-tier local government model, focusing on planning, construction infrastructure, transportation, and professional human resources.