Son La, March 21 -- The northern mountainous province of Son La is set to allocate 56 billion VND (2.24 million USD), funded by southern Dong Nai province, to the districts of Sop Cop, Mai Son, Muong La, Thuan Chau, Phu Yen, Van Ho, Bac Yen, Yen Chau, and Son La city to wipe out makeshift and run-down houses by May 19.

The project is part of a resolution approved by the provincial People's Council at its 29th meeting on March 21.

As of March 16, the province already assisted 2,306 out of the total 2,887 households in replacing temporary and dilapidated houses. The remainders will receive financial aid to build new houses or repair their old homes in the coming time.

The provincial People's Council also approved several resolutions rela...