Public Outcry Over Ha Long Bay Construction; UN Special Rapporteur Visits Vietnam


Construction in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay Prompts Public Outcry

Over the past week, an extensive residential construction project built on the borders of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has triggered a massive public outcry. Many Vietnamese citizens and architecture experts have raised concerns about the project’s impact amid fears that it could degrade the heritage site.

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