Vietnam Container Construction Information

Vietnam is a thriving tropical country in Southeast Asia. Officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the country has worked hard to recover from the devastation of the war bearing its name.

Now, the country has a thriving tourism and industrial economy with major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) home to millions. Still, almost two-thirds of the population lives in rural areas, and there are many sleepy coastal villages, farms, and mountain towns.

Containers are prevalent in Vietnam thanks to it's export economy and proximity to China. So it's not a surprise that we've seen a lot of neat container projects in Vietnam as well.

When it comes to Vietnamese building codes, the limited regulation that exists is typically handled at the provincial and municipal levels. For instance, this link gives information about sourcing a construction permit in the city of Da Nang. There is a national Ministry of Construction that does have some regulatory provisions for buildings, but only in the Vietnamese language.

Through the eRegulations tool, you can find points of contact and information about construction rules for some of Vietnam's largest cities. In the more rural areas, things are less regulated, but you can still check with the local officials. Even in the absence of strict building codes, there are often still requirements for water quality, land use, etc.