Hanoi Proposes Priority Social Housing Purchase for Over 900 Old Quarter Households
Hanoi has proposed a policy to the City People's Council granting priority, without lottery, to purchase or rent social housing for disadvantaged households in the Old Quarter and old urban areas. This initiative aims to balance urban housing solutions with preserving the historical cityscape.
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