Ho Chi Minh City Cracks Down on Illegal Construction and Fire Safety Violations with Power and Water Cutoffs
Ho Chi Minh City has introduced a new, powerful measure to combat illegal construction, unauthorized extensions, and fire and environmental violations: the suspension of electricity and water supply. This measure, effective October 1st, aims to directly halt the construction and operation of violating structures.
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