Investors with billions of VND are considering which areas hold potential for real estate investment and which segments can yield profits after province mergers.

Experts say that land prices approaching market prices are expected, but will directly affect people, businesses and the state budget.

Land prices in former localities like Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau may surge post-merger if a new, unified price framework is applied, industry insiders say.

Businesses and people expect leaders of newly formed provinces to act decisively, with no discrimination between "your people or mine", and create a level playing field for all enterprises.

Quang Nam province has proposed spending over VND280 billion to support 1,885 officials, public employees, and workers relocating to Da Nang to work after the provincial merger.

Following the merger of Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces with HCM City, the healthcare demand is expected to surge, while medical resources may not immediately meet the needs in the initial phase.

How can the restructured apparatus operate optimally to bring the greatest benefits to the country and avoid the scenario of grassroots officials becoming "redundant staff, lacking motivation"?

The government has recently issued Resolution 74, outlining plans to restructure administrative units and establish a two-tier local government model.

Following directives from the Politburo and Ministry of Home Affairs, a proposal has been made to merge Ben Tre, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh into a single province.