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Starting from January 9 next year, apartment building managers must undergo training to achieve certifications issued by the Ministry of Construction, according to Circular 14/2011/TT-BXD recently released by the ministry.

Accordingly, those obliged to participate in the training program include boards of directors from apartment management enterprises, heads of the divisions of technology, security, fire prevention and fighting, and environmental hygiene.

At least 12 months after the circular become effective, the afore-mentioned entities must achieve certifications of completing the training program. Violations of the regulation will be penalized and prosecuted under the prevalent laws.