Published
2024-07-01

Balancing public interest and private property regarding land acquisition process: an examination of the land law in Vietnam

El equilibrio entre el interés público y la propiedad privada en el proceso de adquisición de tierras: un examen de la ley del suelo en Vietnam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15332/19090528.10666
Tran Vang-Phu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2114-8157
Duong Anh Son https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6093-6087

Abstract (en)

This research paper evaluates the 2013 Land Law and the most recent 2024 Land Law in Vietnam, focusing on key provisions, compensation, public purpose, and the challenges and failures faced by these laws. The discussion also provides a critical analysis of the laws based on various theories, including New Institutional Economics, the Human Rights approach, public interest theory, and property rights theory. The current Land Law in Vietnam has faced various challenges, including inadequate compensation, lack of transparency and accountability, protection of human rights, and the rule of law. To address these challenges, the government can implement policy suggestions such as ensuring adequate compensation, promoting transparency and accountability, protecting human rights, encouraging public-private partnerships, and strengthening the rule of law. By addressing these issues, the Land Law in Vietnam can become more effective and consistent with international human rights standards, contributing to stability, development, and economic growth in the country. Finally, the research paper has provided policy suggestions for the future improvement of land acquisition regulations in Vietnam.

Keywords (en): land acquisition, property rights, public purpose, human rights, new institutional economics

Abstract (es)

Este trabajo de investigación evalúa la Ley del Suelo de 2013 en Vietnam, centrándose en las disposiciones clave, la compensación, el propósito público y los retos y fracasos a los que se enfrenta la ley. La discusión también ha proporcionado un análisis crítico de la ley basado en diversas teorías, incluyendo la Nueva Economía Institucional, el enfoque de los Derechos Humanos, la teoría del interés público y la teoría de los derechos de propiedad. La actual Ley del Suelo de Vietnam se ha enfrentado a varios retos, como la compensación inadecuada, la falta de transparencia y responsabilidad, la protección de los derechos humanos y el Estado de Derecho. Para hacer frente a estos retos, el gobierno puede poner en práctica sugerencias políticas como garantizar una compensación adecuada, promover la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas, proteger los derechos humanos, fomentar las asociaciones público-privadas y fortalecer el Estado de Derecho. Al abordar estas cuestiones, la Ley del Suelo de Vietnam puede ser más eficaz y coherente con las normas internacionales de derechos humanos, contribuyendo a la estabilidad, el desarrollo y el crecimiento económico del país. Por último, el trabajo de investigación ha aportado sugerencias políticas para la futura mejora de la normativa sobre adquisición de tierras en Vietnam.

Keywords (es): adquisición de tierras, derechos de propiedad, finalidad pública, derechos humanos, nueva economía institucional
Tran Vang-Phu, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Dr. Tran Vang-Phu is a senior lecturer in law at the Law Faculty of Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Vietnam. He holds a master’s degree (LL.M.) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, obtained in 2016 (First Class Honors), and a Ph.D. in law (JSD) from the University of Economics and Law - Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, obtained in 2022 (First Class Honors). He is also a Commercial Arbitrator; currently, Dr. Vang-Phu serves as the Deputy Director of the APEC VN International Commercial Arbitration Center. His research interests include Land and Real Estate Law, International Trade Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights, and Comparative Law. Dr. Vang-Phu is the author and co-author of more than 60 research articles published in both nationally and internationally recognized journals, as well as 10 books (in both Vietnamese and English).

Duong Anh Son, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

Dr. Duong Anh Son is a professor of law and the Dean of the Law Faculty at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Vietnam. He obtained his PhD in law from Moldova in 2002 and was appointed Associate Professor in 2011. Prof. Son’s research interests include international trade law, tax law, and contract law. He is the author and co-author of a dozen articles and books published in both nationally and internationally recognized journals and by reputable publishers. Prof. Son is also an international arbitrator; he serves as a commercial arbitrator at the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC).

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How to Cite

Vang-Phu, T., & Duong Anh Son. (2024). Balancing public interest and private property regarding land acquisition process: an examination of the land law in Vietnam. Via Inveniendi Et Iudicandi, 19(2), 10-26. https://doi.org/10.15332/19090528.10666