Kien Giang, March 11 -- The southern province of Kien Giang province is striving to complete its programme to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing by the end of June 2025, improving living conditions for disadvantaged households and contributing to the national campaign to eradicate substandard housing.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Tien Hai emphasised the need to maximise social resources, particularly the pledged funding, to meet the deadline.

He said local authorities must strictly manage funds, ensure transparency, and oversee construction progress. They are also tasked with identifying families in need to secure additional support.

The programme has received strong directions from the provincial Party C...