Ensuring safe housing for all, especially those in rural and mountainous areas vulnerable to natural disasters, is a top priority for the Vietnamese government. To achieve this, the government aims to eliminate all temporary and dilapidated housing by 2025.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits residents at the Nu Village reconstruction project, Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District (Lao Cai). Photo: Duong Giang/VNA
Ensuring safe housing for all, especially those in rural and mountainous areas vulnerable to natural disasters, is a top priority for the Vietnamese government. To achieve this, the government aims to eliminate all temporary and dilapidated housing by 2025.
Under the Party's leadership, with the strong involvement of the entire political system, the active participation and support of the people and businesses, and the collaboration of international partners, Vietnam has achieved remarkable progress. As the late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong noted, “With all modesty, we can still say that our country has never had the prestige, potential, position, and international reputation like it does today”.
Between 2000 and 2023, over 1.7 million "Great Solidarity" houses were built or renovated for the poor and those facing hardship. However, a recent review revealed that more than 315,000 poor and near-poor households still lack housing that meets the “three solid” standards: a solid foundation, solid walls and frame, and a solid roof.
A flash flood has destroyed Lang Nu Village in Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province, September 10, 2024. In the photo: Soldiers join search mission for victims of the flash flood. Photo: Hoang Hieu/VNA
Temporary, dilapidated houses in Bac Kan Province require construction support. Bac Kan needs approximately 100 billion dong (roughly 3.9 million US dollars) to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses in 2025. Photo: Published by VNA
In April 2024, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh launched a nationwide emulation campaign called "The Whole Country Joins Hands to Eliminate Temporary and Dilapidated Housing by 2025". This major Party initiative calls on all organizations, individuals, and businesses to contribute in diverse ways, creating a powerful movement and a shared commitment to improving housing for the poor.
Bac Giang's police officers support the removal of temporary and dilapidated houses for poor and near-poor households in the province. Photo: Danh Lam/VNA
As of February 2025, according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, 58 localities have established provincial-level steering committees to address this issue. Five provinces and cities-Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau—have already achieved their target, eliminating all temporary and dilapidated housing. Nationwide, over 100,000 homes have been improved, with nearly 60,000 newly completed and construction is underway for over 40,000 more. The national “Fund for the Poor” has received approximately 80 billion dong (roughly 3.12 million US dollars) in donations to support this campaign.
Construction site of the new resettlement area for residents of Nu Village (Lao Cai). Photo: Hong Ninh/VNA
Lao Cai Power Company brings national grid electricity to the Nu Village resettlement area. In the photo: Checking electrical equipment before supplying power. Photo: Hong Ninh/VNA
The Ministry of National Defense has also played a significant role, building over 15,000 "comrade" and "Great Solidarity" homes. Military personnel across the country have actively participated in rescue and relief efforts during natural disasters and floods. With approximately 200,000 homes remaining to be completed by 2025, the Prime Minister has directed ministries, agencies, and localities to rigorously assess progress, address shortcomings, and implement key solutions based on the "five clears": clear people, clear tasks, clear responsibilities, clear timelines, and clear results.
Children from Nu Village (Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province) play in the new resettlement area. Photo: Hong Ninh/VNA
2025 is a crucial year for Vietnam, marking a push to achieve the goals of the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan. It is also a year of significant national celebrations, including the 95th anniversary of the Party's founding, the 80th anniversary of the nation's founding, the 50th anniversary of the South's liberation and national reunification, the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth, and preparations for the 14th National Party Congress.
The Prime Minister is confident that through joint effort, consensus, and the participation of the entire political system, the business community, and the people, this campaign will succeed, bringing tangible improvements to people's lives and contributing to a strong and prosperous Vietnam./.
Story: VNP Photos: VNA Translated by Hong Hanh