Phu Quoc Island Cracks Down on Encroachment on Public and Forest Land
Authorities on Vietnam's southern Phu Quoc Island have initiated forced evictions against numerous cases of encroachment on public and forest land. This action highlights a drive to strengthen land management amidst rapid development.
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