Proposal for Prime Minister to Regulate Support in Special Cases, Ensuring Rights of Those Whose Land is Acquired

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's recent proposal to amend the Land Law signals a crucial step towards modernizing Vietnam's land management system. As reported by Tuổi Trẻ, these proposed changes, slated for parliamentary review in October 2026, are designed to address critical issues hindering national development and economic growth. The amendments are particularly focused on two main areas: adapting to the demands of a new era of economic expansion and refining the decentralized administrative model within the land sector.

Several significant provisions are under consideration. Notably, the proposal seeks to clarify the rights and obligations of individuals using land for rice cultivation. It suggests that those who acquire or are gifted rice paddy land beyond the established agricultural land limits, provided they have an approved investment project, may be exempted from creating a specific land use plan for that rice paddy. Furthermore, the amendments aim to empower the Prime Minister to issue regulations on special compensation cases for land acquisition. This is vital for ensuring the rights of affected individuals and accelerating the progress of nationally significant and emergency projects.

Beyond these specific points, the proposed revisions also tackle broader issues such as recognizing land use rights for individuals who acquired property through informal handwritten agreements prior to July 1, 2014, and addressing cases of agricultural land encroachment. The government's commitment to resolving these long-standing issues reflects a broader effort to streamline land administration, encourage private sector investment, and foster innovation, particularly within high-tech zones. This proactive approach to amending the Land Law, which itself was only enacted in 2024, underscores Vietnam's dynamic policy environment and its determination to remove obstacles to sustainable development.