Drafting a 'Special Urban Law' to Resolve Planning and Housing Bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is advocating for a 'Special Urban Law' to empower its governance as a megacity of 14 million people. The proposal aims to streamline urban planning and ease housing development regulations to strengthen its role as an economic engine.
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