Vietnam to discard household registration books in 2023
The household registration books will be replaced by an online database of citizens’ information
Ho Chi Minh City eyes tougher conditions for migrants to become permanent residents
At least 20 square meters in living space per person is required, according to the proposed plan
Vietnam to move to online citizen database by 2019
A nationwide network of interconnected technology is being developed to realize the plan
Vietnam rejoices over government’s decision to scrap residence book
Vietnam is among the last few nations to still manage citizens’ residency with the decades-old method