The goal is outlined in Resolution No. 80, recently issued by the Government, which updates the national action program on urban planning, construction, management and sustainable development through 2030, with a long-term vision to 2045. Rising urbanization and expanding city networks Under the plan, Vietnam aims to achieve an urbanization rate of at least 45 percent by 2025 and over 50 percent by 2030, placing it among the higher-middle tier of urbanized countries in ASEAN and across Asia. The total number of urban areas is projected to reach between 950 and 1,000 by 2025, and approximately 1,000 to 1,200 by 2030. Urban land is expected to account for around 1.5-1.9 percent of the country’s total natural land area by 2025, rising to 1.9-2.3 percent by 2030. By the end of the decade, Vietnam also plans to establish several national and regional urban centers that meet key benchmarks in healthcare, education, training and cultural development, comparable to leading cities in the top four ASEAN countries. Infrastructure, connectivity and quality of life The program sets out clear targets for urban infrastructure. Transport land is expected to account for 11-16 percent of urban construction land by 2025 and increase to 16-26 percent by 2030. Green space per capita is projected to reach 6-8 square meters by 2025 and 8-10 square meters by 2030. Average housing floor space in urban areas is targeted at a minimum of 28 square meters per person by 2025, rising to at least 32 square meters by 2030. Digital infrastructure is another central pillar. By 2025, fiber-optic broadband is expected to cover more than 80 percent of urban households, alongside widespread access to 4G and 5G networks and smartphones. Over 80 percent of the adult urban population is expected to have electronic payment accounts. By 2030, universal broadband access