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Vietnam land, e-government and urban reforms

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In early September 2026, Vietnam continued legislative and administrative efforts to modernize land management and real estate services. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment submitted a report proposing amendments to the 2024 Land Law to resolve practical obstacles. Key proposals include transitioning from land use quotas to a unified territorial space planning model to align provincial, urban, and rural planning, thereby reducing resource waste. The plan also seeks to tighten authority over planning adjustments to better manage sea reclamation and underground spaces. To address historical legal issues, the state may grant land use certificates (red books) to users who committed procedural violations prior to August 1, 2024, provided the land is used stably, is dispute-free, complies with planning, and meets financial obligations. In response to public complaints regarding lengthy processing times and the frequent return of incomplete dossiers, the Ministry issued Official Dispatch 10108/BNNMT-QLĐĐ. This directive requires provincial authorities to provide single, comprehensive written guides for dossier corrections to prevent repeated rejections. Officials must also provide written legal justifications for rejected applications and formal apologies for delays. The Ministry emphasized monitoring authorized representatives to prevent illegal service businesses or tax evasion. New legislative proposals aim to overhaul land valuation and transaction protocols. A draft amendment suggests removing the requirement to price land based on market principles, instead utilizing a State-determined model based on land price lists and adjustment coefficients to increase predictability and reduce official hesitation. Additionally, the Ministry of Justice ~~proposed an amendment to Decree No. 104/2025 to allow~~ is considering removing mandatory notary ~~publics to perform~~ requirements for certain real estate transactions ~~nationwide starting July 1, 2028. This shift relies on the planned 2027 integration of national land, housing, and notary databases, aiming~~ to reduce ~~travel costs and~~ administrative burdens, though banking representatives have raised concerns regarding the ability to verify asset legal status. In Dak Lak, provincial authorities have issued local directives to review responsibilities regarding overdue land dossiers to improve ~~service coverage in remote areas.~~ efficiency.

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