Hanoi, March 10 -- A total of 121,638 temporary and dilapidated houses across Vietnam had been renovated or replaced as of March 6, according to the National Office for Poverty Reduction.

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.

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...