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High-rise buildings block sea view in Nha Trang
Nguyen Van Loc, Former Director of the Khanh Hoa Architects’ Association tells Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that seafront tall buildings have become a nuisance to locals in the province’s Nha Trang City.
High-rise buildings at risk
More than 4,100 high-rise buildings in Vietnam are at high risk of fire, the interdisciplinary team of the Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Construction concluded in a recent investigation.
Violations on high rises to be prosecuted
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has recommended the Ministry of Public Security, in co-ordination with relevant agencies, to investigate and prosecute investors
Buildings, car parking lots encroach on public spaces
Big cities like Hanoi and HCM City have few parks and playgrounds because many plots earmarked for this purpose were being used for parking, business or other projects, reported Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper.
Fire safety an issue in Vietnam's high-rises
VietNamNet Bridge – Many apartment buildings in HCM City fall short of fire safety standards, putting thousands of lives at risk, the Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper reported.
Lack of fire safety a risk in Hanoi high-rises
VietNamNet Bridge – Negligence and ignorance of fire safety regulations by both investors and residents at high-rise buildings have again come to the fore following the latest blaze in Ha Noi.
High-rise buildings in Hanoi fall into foreign hands
VietNamNet Bridge - The move of South Korean Lotte taking over Diamond Plaza has been followed by a Hong Kong fund buying Indochina Land’s projects. More deals are expected to be made this year.
Bitexco tower- Symbol of prosperity
VietNamNet Bridge – With its unique architecture, Bitexco Financial Tower in Ho Chi Minh City has become a tourist attraction. Shaped like a lotus, the tower symbolizes Ho Chi Minh City’s prosperity.
High-rise buildings illuminate Vietnam’s dynamic growth
VietNamNet Bridge – The JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel, with its lotus sculpture-bearing Dragon and Bitexco Financial Towers, is a major project in the capital city of showing the country’s dynamic growth to its international friends.
HCM City readies for crucial fire drill
VietNamNet Bridge – A major fire drill involving high-rise buildings will be held in downtown HCM City with assistance from the Ministries of Public Security and Defence.
Urban administration should be constitutionalized, say deputies
Deputies of the HCMC People’s Council, speaking at a meeting last Friday on the draft of the amended 1992 Constitution, proposed urban and rural administration should be constitutionalized.
HCM City to buy firefighting helicopters
VietNamNet Bridge – From now to 2025, HCMC will purchase six firefighting helicopters in response to rising fires in residential areas and high-rise buildings.
New rules to govern landlords
VietNamNet Bridge – A Ha Noi's People's Committee decision that goes into effect next week aims to minimise conflicts between apartment owners and investors, especially in high-rise buildings.
