Ho Chi Minh City passes resolutions to implement Urban Development Law

Ho Chi Minh City Urban Development Law People's Council economic growth administrative reform

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Council held its 5th session to pass 38 resolutions, primarily focused on implementing the Urban Development Law. This legislative framework grants the city significant autonomy, including approximately 240 specific contents for independent decision-making and implementation.

Key policy updates include regulations on underground space management, where land users can utilize depths up to 15 meters without additional fees, while deeper construction requires financial obligations. The council also approved measures to suspend electricity and water services for entities that willfully violate construction, land, fire safety, or environmental regulations.

In the social sector, resolutions address financial mechanisms for high-quality education, support for medical staff in community health centers, and assistance for chronic kidney disease patients. Economically, the city reported a 9% GRDP growth for the first nine months of 2026, with state budget revenue reaching approximately 66.4% of the annual target.

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An Giang People's Council · Ho Chi Minh City · Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee · Ho Chi Minh City People's Council · Ken Doi Canal · Nguyen Van Duoc · Rach Doi Bridge · Trần Lưu Quang · Urban Development Law · Vo Van Minh

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[○ 1 SOURCE] An Giang Province approved the establishment of 22 new wards.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Rach Doi bridge project, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh, has an estimated investment of approximately 3,197 billion VND.
[● 2 SOURCES] Ho Chi Minh City City Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang emphasized that resolutions must lead to concrete results. baoxaydung.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Land users can use underground space up to 15 meters deep without paying usage fees in Ho Chi Minh City. afamily.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] 24 draft resolutions to implement the Urban Development Law.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ho Chi Minh City will invest over 49,015 billion VND in urban renovation projects for the South Bank of Ken Doi canal.