In Nanning, Guangxi province, Deputy Minister Van met with Qin Haixiang, China’s Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, on the sidelines of the 2025 ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction.

The two sides reviewed recent cooperation outcomes, discussed new development orientations, and agreed to establish a new cooperation mechanism focused on technology-driven urban planning, upgrading construction standards, mobilizing private resources for infrastructure, and joint training programs.

The Chinese side introduced its “four goods” development model-good housing, good apartments, good cities, and good communities-based on digitalization and modern technology.

The delegation also worked with the Guangxi Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, exchanging practical experience in urban renovation, social housing, smart cities, and digital applications. Guangxi enterprises have been increasingly active in Vietnam’s construction projects.

In Malaysia, Deputy Minister Van met with Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Both sides consented to accelerate the signing of a memorandum of understanding on housing cooperation. The Malaysian side also suggested opening a direct flight between the two countries to facilitate trade and investment in the time to come.

Hue congress forges new path for sustainable tourism, smart urban development

Development of green and sustainable tourism as well as smart urban areas were the focus of the 14th East Asia Local and Regional Government Congress organised in the central city of Hue on June 6.