Hanoi, April 8 -- Quang Tri province and Hue city in central Vietnam are intensifying efforts to remove makeshift and dilapidated houses by mid-2025, following a nationwide directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

In Cam Lo district's Cam Tuyen commune, one of Quang Tri's poorer areas, authorities are prioritising support for ethnic minority households, particularly those from the Bru Van Kieu group.

Five homes have been listed for urgent rebuilding or repairs, with 70 million VND (2,800 USD) funded by the central government and 20 million VND from family contributions.

In nearby Khe Sanh town, Huong Hoa district, 31 unsafe homes were identified. Repairs have been completed on several, with seven more under construction.

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