Ministry of Construction

Hanoi studies building software to manage social housing registration

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The Ministry of Construction proposed that the Hanoi Department of Construction study and develop software to manage social housing registration, ensuring connection with the Ministry's information systems.

New penalties when transferring real estate projects in violation of regulations

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Decree 339/2026/ND-CP stipulates penalties for violations of investors in real estate project transfer.

Ministry of Construction clarifies the handling of violations of missing occupational safety logbooks

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The Ministry of Construction clarifies the regulations on penalties for acts of not having a labor safety logbook or a logbook that does not fully record when constructing works according to new regulations.

Building materials will be managed in a digitalized direction, increasing post-inspection

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In the afternoon of September 9, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Construction organized a policy consultation conference on the draft Law on Management and Development of Construction Materials.

Fine up to 1 billion VND if transferring a real estate project that does not meet the conditions

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Decree 339/2026/ND-CP stipulates many new points on the level of penalties for violations in real estate business activities.

Building individual houses without a construction permit will be heavily fined according to new regulations

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Decree 339/2026/ND-CP stipulates penalties for violations of construction order, including construction without a construction permit.

Ministry of Construction answers about not paying social insurance when buying social housing

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The Ministry of Construction said that housing law does not stipulate that social housing buyers must participate in social insurance, but must meet housing and income conditions.

Ministry of Construction answers the penalty level for violations in apartment purchase and sale contracts

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The Ministry of Construction has just responded to citizens' petitions regarding the level of penalties for violations in apartment purchase and sale contracts.

Adjusting appropriately targets for social housing development and rental housing development

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The Standing Deputy Prime Minister clearly stated that it is necessary to make appropriate adjustments to social housing development targets, strongly towards developing rental housing types.

Construction permit application has fire prevention and fighting errors, Ministry of Construction answers

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The Ministry of Construction outlines the process for handling cases where the application for a construction permit has errors in fire prevention and fighting regulations.

Answers on adjusting construction estimates according to new regulations

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The Ministry of Construction responds to the adjustment of construction estimates due to price slippage and changes in the structure of expense items.

Answering the question of social housing rental in the first 5 years after paying enough money to buy

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The Ministry of Construction has just responded to questions about social housing subleasing in the first 5 years after buyers have paid enough money to buy a house.

Housing loan interest rates increase, credit prioritizes projects with sufficient legal status

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In the second quarter of 2026, real estate credit continued to be selectively controlled, while home loan interest rates were commonly 12-14%/year, in some places up to 15 - 16%/year.

Buying and selling, creating artificial scarcity is pushing house prices up

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According to the Minister of Construction, the shortage of commercial housing in the mid- and low segments leads to speculation, buying and selling, pushing house prices up.

Responding to storm No. 4, the Ministry of Construction requests checkpoints in dangerous areas

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The Ministry of Construction requests units to proactively respond to storm No. 4, ensure traffic safety, works and organize 24/24h duty.