A series of social housing projects break ground

Numerous social housing projects have broken ground across northern Vietnam in recent days, marking a significant step in addressing the housing needs of low-income citizens and industrial zone workers.

On June 30, Quang Ninh Province held a series of events to announce strategic planning and grant investment certificates, which included the groundbreaking of a social rental housing project in Uong Bi Ward.

With an investment of nearly VND130 billion ($4.94 million), the project is slated for completion in 2027, offering approximately 150 apartments for 500 residents.

On the same day, the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee, in partnership with Trung Minh New Urban Area Co., Ltd.,  commenced construction on a social housing project within the Trung Minh A New Urban Area (Hoa Binh Ward). Spanning over 6.2 ha, the development features 20 five-story buildings with approximately 1,289 social and rental units.

Vice Chairman of the Phu Tho People’s Committee, Mr. Vu Viet Van, noted that this is the province’s 11th social housing project and the first to specifically implement directives from General Secretary, State President To Lam, and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung regarding rental housing.

Earlier, on June 29, Thai Nguyen Province simultaneously launched six social housing projects with a total investment exceeding VND7.5 trillion ($285 million). These developments are expected to provide around 5,980 units, notably including nearly 500 rental homes located within the province’s administrative center.

The drive for worker-specific housing also gained momentum in Bac Ninh Province on June 29. At the province's Nam Son - Hap Linh Industrial Zone, Goertek Vina Smart Technology Co., Ltd. broke ground on an employee dormitory and public service hub.

Meanwhile, at the Quang Chau Industrial Zone (Bac Ninh), Lens Vietnam Technology Co., Ltd. commenced the LENS Accommodation facility. Spanning over 16,200 square meters with an investment of nearly VND1.177 trillion ($44.8 million), the project is scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2028. It will provide 1,627 high-quality rooms to meet the residential needs of both Vietnamese workers and foreign experts.

Prior to these events, on June 28,  Hung Yen Province also kicked off construction for a social housing project serving workers at the Lien Ha Thai Industrial Zone, as well as the Pho Hien social housing development.