The 2014 Law on Real Estate Business made it easier to purchase, sell and transfer ownership of properties, but to truly kickstart the market Vietnam needs to make the legal frame - work more transparent. NGUYEN THANH HA , chairman of SBLAW , talk to VIET DUONG about the hurdles to real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and the changes that companies are hoping for.

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