Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ho Quoc Dung, has directed a shift in urban development strategy, moving away from the practice of dividing land into individual plots for sale—known as “phân lô bán nền”—and towards the construction of high-rise apartment buildings and communal living spaces. This policy change aims to improve land usage efficiency across the country. The directive seeks to align development with the demands of modernizing cities and address issues related to sprawling, low-density urban areas. The move intends to optimize land resources and support sustainable urban growth. This transition reflects a broader effort to modernize Vietnam’s urban landscape and accommodate a growing population. The government believes high-rise developments will better serve the long-term needs of its cities.