Vietnam Faces 'Ghost Buildings' After Administrative Reforms, Asset Utilization Challenges Emerge
Numerous public agency buildings in Vietnam's central cities of Da Nang and Quang Tri are becoming derelict following administrative boundary realignments. Effective land utilization and asset maintenance are pressing issues.
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