Ho Chi Minh City implements new urban development resolutions

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Council has passed 38 resolutions to implement the Urban Development Law, aiming to modernize the city's growth through specialized legal frameworks. A key focus is the management and exploitation of underground space to address limited surface land availability and support large-scale infrastructure projects like urban railways, metro stations, and transit-oriented development (TOD) areas.

To support this transition, the city is shifting toward a development model based on digital economy, green growth, and smart urban management. Experts emphasize the need for digital and data infrastructure to connect regional economic spaces. Additionally, the city is refining its land compensation and resettlement policies to prioritize residents' livelihoods and long-term stability, aiming to increase social consensus and accelerate infrastructure project progress.