Of these, 65,564 homes have been completed, while construction of 56,074 others has been commenced. Specifically, 10,338 houses have been built or repaired for those who rendered services to revolution, with 5,131 completed and 5,207 currently under construction.

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Under two national target programmes, 57,664 homes have been supported, including 31,596 already completed and 26,068 under construction.

Additionally, 53,636 homes have been built or renovated under the initiative to eliminate temporary and substandard housing, with 28,837 accomplished and 24,799 still being constructed.

Across the country, provinces and cities are mobilising all available resources to eliminate inadequate housing, ensuring stable living conditions for low-income families, social policy beneficiaries, and individuals with meritorious service.

This humanitarian initiative not only fulfils the dream of secure housing for disadvantaged households but also showcases the solidarity and shared responsibility of the government and society in improving people's lives.

In the northern province of Hung Yen, local authorities have introduced multiple policies and directives to accelerate the eradication of temporary and dilapidated homes.

Through the programme “Joining Hands to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Houses,” the province has raised 30 billion VND (1.17 million USD) in donations from agencies, organisations, businesses, and individuals.

As of February 27, 1,775 households have been identified as needing housing support.

According to Nguyen Huu Nghia, Secretary of the Hung Yen provincial Party Committee, the province aims to complete the construction and renovation of all substandard homes by September 30.

Meanwhile, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, thousands of houses have been newly built or renovated as part of efforts to eliminate 8,485 temporary and substandard houses.

Chairman of the Gia Lai provincial People's Committee Rah Lan Chung emphasised that in line with the principle of “leaving no one behind,” the province continues calling for contributions from organisations, businesses, and the public to replace substandard homes.

The initiative prioritises transparency, fairness, and the effective use of resources to improve housing quality for local residents, he said.

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