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Vietnam urban and digital development initiatives

Overview

Vietnam is advancing large-scale urban development and governance reforms. In late July 2026, the National Assembly examined a draft decree for a major marine-encroaching project in Da Nang, involving approximately 1,500 hectares of artificial islands, a free-trade zone, and a financial center. This development coincided with legislative efforts to amend the Land Law, with Speaker Trần Thanh Mẫn calling for a shift toward “development-oriented land governance” to balance state, citizen, and business interests.

By August 2026, Da Nang expanded its focus toward digital transformation, aiming for a smart city orientation by 2035 through AI-driven initiatives, semiconductor development, and the use of a “Digital Twin” for urban governance. Additionally, Hanoi introduced a pilot program for green and circular commune models to address environmental and land issues during the urbanization process.

Entities

Da Nang · Ho Quang Buu · National Assembly of Vietnam · Tran Thanh Man · Ngô Văn Tuấn

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Da Nang and Hanoi announce new urban and environmental development plans

    Da Nang is pursuing a smart city and AI-driven development plan through 2030, while Hanoi launches green and circular environmental pilot models in select communes.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vietnam Parliament advances Da Nang marine city project and land law reforms

    Vietnam's National Assembly approved a draft decree for a 1,500‑ha marine‑city project in Da Nang and endorsed land‑law reforms to shift toward development‑focused land management and clearer expropriation, re‑

Sources

baogiaothong.vn · tienphong.vn