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Vietnam proposes age-based emissions testing for motorbikes

Motorbikes less than five years old may soon be exempt from direct emissions testing, under a draft regulation that introduces an age-based approach to vehicle inspection in Vietnam.

Airlines assured of fuel for holiday rush, ticket price hike pending

Vietnam’s aviation sector has secured sufficient jet fuel for the April 30 peak, while proposals to raise domestic airfare caps remain under review.

Vietnam property market enters a phase of correction and filtering

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction says that improving housing supply will help stabilize the overall market, limit unreasonable price increases, and create more favorable conditions for genuine homebuyers.

Construction Ministry to directly monitor four major state firms

The Construction Ministry will conduct direct supervision of four major state-owned enterprises in 2026, focusing on the management and use of state capital, business performance and the preservation and development of public assets.

Laying the groundwork for a new infrastructure decade

As Vietnam closes 2025 with 3,000km of expressways, a new era of rail, airport and seaport megaprojects is taking shape for the next phase of growth.

Electronic vehicle inspection certificates to be issued from March 1

Vietnam Register will begin issuing electronic inspection certificates for cars from March 1, incorporating QR codes and emissions ratings. The move is intended to curb forgery and reduce administrative costs.

Ministry of Construction prepares to launch real estate digital ID system

The Ministry of Construction is racing to implement unique digital identifiers for properties to enhance market transparency and manage supply.

Ministry of Construction pushes for EV parking space in new condos

To support green transportation, Vietnam may soon require new condos to include EV parking and charging areas.

Ministry of Construction updates progress on North–South high-speed railway

The Ministry of Construction has provided updates on land clearance and related activities for the North–South high-speed railway project, following Vingroup’s recent withdrawal from involvement.

Vietnam's Phu Quoc airport gets new operator

The Ministry of Construction has issued a decision to transfer the operational rights of Phu Quoc International Airport from the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to Sun Airport Corporation, effective January 1, 2026.

Circular on domestic maritime transport permits for foreign vessels issued

The Ministry of Construction has issued a circular outlining the authority & procedures for granting domestic maritime transport permits to foreign vessels. The regulation applies to both Vietnamese and foreign entities involved in such operations.

Vietnam moves to restructure shipbuilding giant SBIC amid broader reform push

The Ministry of Construction has filed for bankruptcy procedures against 41 enterprises across 12 provinces and cities, including the parent company of the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC).

VN housing affordability crisis deepens as prices surge past citizens’ reach

The Ministry of Construction warns of structural issues and speculative behavior inflating real estate costs.

Vietnam considers special policies for $67B North–South high-speed railway

Vietnam’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to introduce special mechanisms to accelerate the $67B high-speed rail project.

Vietnam weighs criminal charges for serious land and construction violations

The Ministry of Construction revealed it is currently drafting a new decree to replace Decree 16/2022, focusing on administrative sanctions for construction violations.

Hanoi to host Green Building & Transportation Week

The Vietnam Green Building and Transportation Week 2025 will open in Hanoi on October 29 with the theme “Innovation in sustainable construction: Promoting green building and green transport development”.

Hanoi’s social housing hits record prices, ministry orders investigation

As social housing prices in Hanoi soar to nearly USD 1,200 per square meter, the Ministry of Construction demands an official review.

Cooling Vietnam’s real estate bubble: Can new policies control prices?

Vietnam's housing prices are soaring. A draft resolution proposes structural reforms to regulate the market and reduce speculation-driven inflation.

Construction ministry to tighten lending for second and subsequent homes

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has proposed applying home buyer loan limits of no more than 50 percent of housing value for second homes, and no more than 30 percent for third or more homes in an aim to control real estate prices.

Ministry to announce unprecedented changes regarding real estate market

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) is finalizing and upgrading the housing and real estate market information system to ensure that 100 percent of the data is "accurate, complete, clean, and live”.