Hanoi Proposes Lottery-Free Social Housing for 902 Old Quarter Households
Hanoi is proposing a plan to offer lottery-free social housing to 902 households in the Old Quarter facing severe overcrowding. The initiative aims to alleviate density in the historic district and improve residents' living conditions.
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