1. Introduction Land is a fundamental resource in Vietnam, yet the constitutional principle of “land ownership by the entire people” (Article 53, 2013 Constitution) prohibits private land ownership. Instead, enterprises—including foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs)—are granted land use rights (LURs). A critical issue lies in whether FIEs can mortgage these LURs to secure financing, a question that […]
1. Legal Framework and Permissibility The use of sidewalks (vỉa hè) for private or commercial purposes in Vietnam—such as placing tables, parking, or vending—has long been a practical solution in crowded urban areas. However, under Vietnamese law, sidewalks are considered public infrastructure. The Land Law 2013 (Article 5) and Law on Road Traffic 2008 (Article […]