Hanoi (VNA) - A total of 21 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide no longer have temporary or dilapidated houses by June 9, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.
By June 7, authorities across the country had supported the repair or construction of 205,115 houses for disadvantaged households. Of these, 147,261 homes have been completed, while 57,854 are under construction.
The figure includes 28,014 houses for revolutionary contributors (18,680 completed; 9,334 under construction); 51,529 houses under two National Target Programmes (44,755 completed; 6,774 under construction); and 125,572 houses under the programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses (83,826 completed; 41,746 under construction).
Notably, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has become the latest locality to complete its programme to eradicate substandard houses. Following guidance from central authorities, the province identified 3,156 households in need of support, of which 2,672 required new homes and 484 needed repairs. This figure was later adjusted to 3,135 households.
Meanwhile, Mu Cang Chai district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai became the first locality in the province to complete its 2025 housing goal. All 771 homes, including 622 newly built and 149 repaired, were completed through coordinated efforts, standardised designs, and strong community support./.
