Social housing has long been the dream of many low-income families, offering them a stable home after years of hard work and livelihood struggles. However, in reality, accessing social housing is far from simple. Many difficulties still exist, ranging from the trading of purchase slots to unclear and non-transparent application procedures. To address these issues, CT3 Kim Chung Social Housing Project has implemented a series of measures to enhance transparency, including random number drawing for allocation order, verification of application dossiers, and direct transactions with the project investor, thereby limiting profiteering.

Anticipating a surge in demand for registration to purchase CT3 Kim Chung social housing starting on November 17, the Investor Consortium (Handico – Viglacera) has proactively implemented an application intake process that ensures fairness and transparency, while creating maximum convenience for applicants. To increase access opportunities for a large number of eligible applicants, in addition to the officially announced application period (from November 17 through January 3, 2026, excluding weekends, corresponding to 40 working days), the investor will, based on the actual volume of applicants, consider extending the application acceptance period if remain a large number of unprocessed submissions remains.

On the first day of application intake, applicants expressed satisfaction with the well-structured and clearly segmented procedural workflow, which ensures transparency and fairness …

Firmly eliminating spontaneous queuing, ensuring fairness

In response to the situation where residents spontaneously created their own lists and recorded queue numbers of the official number drawing from the evening of November 16, the Project Management Board (PMB) took decisive action by broadcasting an announcement that no self-created lists would be recognized. This measure was intended to prevent any form of unofficial intervention and to ensure that the entire process strictly followed the official and regulated procedures.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung, Director of the Project Management Board, affirmed: “With the application acceptance period officially announced from November 17, 2025, to January 3, 2026, applications submitted on the first day or the last day are equally valid. The investor consortium ensures that the number drawing and application intake process is conducted in a manner that allows applicants to be fully assured that no one will be left behind.

This commitment has strengthened confidence in a fair and equitable application review process. Mr. Pham Hong Hai (Bo De Ward) expressed his hope: “Seeing the investor’s well-organized and systematic approach to collecting applications, I hope that the subsequent steps-such as application review, selection, and contract signing-will be carried out transparently, fairly, and in line with the commitments made.”

Applicants pressing the button to obtain a queue number must undergo identity verification using their original Citizen Identification Card, together with a housing eligibility confirmation form that must match the correct name and Citizen ID number presented.

Public disclosure and transparency of project information and implementation procedures 

To ensure that citizens feel reassured and confident in the application review process, all guidance information regarding timelines, step-by-step application procedures, and draw regulations has been publicly and widely disseminated through multiple official channels, including Hanoi’s mainstream media outlets, the website of the Hanoi Department of Construction, the websites of the two investors (Viglacera Corporation and Handico Corporation), and the website of Thien Loc Commune People’s Committee. This information was published one month in advance. The investor has publicly announced a clear and well-structured six-step procedure for submitting applications to purchase social housing, including: Document preparation – Queue number drawing – Appointment scheduling for application submission – Application intake – Random draw or agreement on apartment type – Contract signing.  The hotline channel is continuously staffed to respond to citizens’ inquiries.

The implementation process is jointly supervised through cross-checking by relevant parties, including commune-level authorities, the commune police, and media agencies, to ensure objectivity. The investor commits that there is no affiliation with any external real estate brokerage platforms. All consultations, guidance, and information provision are carried out entirely free of charge for citizens.

Many applicants who came to obtain a queue number stated that they were highly satisfied with the investor’s organizational approach. By simply pressing the button to receive a number, they simultaneously gained two key benefits: First, they were clearly informed of the scheduled date for submitting their application. Second, their application dossiers underwent an initial screening. If the dossiers were complete and compliant with legal regulations, officers issued an official receipt; in cases where the dossiers were incomplete or not fully compliant, applicants were guided on how to complete and rectify their documentation.

The vast majority of applicants queuing to obtain a number agreed that “this is an effective approach to receiving social housing applications, demonstrating the investor consortium’s proactive innovation and respect for applicants.”

On the morning of November 17, even before many people were aware of the application intake procedures, a large crowd had already gathered at the entrance. Many queued since midnight, and exceptionally, some had lined up from 10 a.m. on November 16, 20 hours before the gates opened. The strong appeal of the project comes from several factors: the Investor Consortium has concentrated all resources to ensure that the construction of the building’s structural framework is completed by Q4/2025, with handover to customers scheduled for Q4/2026; the project offers high quality and a selling price set at VND 18.4 million/m², including VAT and maintenance fees. Additionally, there is the concern among applicants that arriving late in line could mean missing out on the opportunity.

The following are questions received by the Investor Consortium during the first two days of application intake, publicly shared to keep prospective buyers and all those interested in the project fully informed:

Question 1: Many residents are concerned about potential favoritism or “quid pro quo” in the application review process. Does the investor have a mechanism to ensure fairness, transparency, and openness throughout the entire process of application intake, evaluation, and result announcement?

Answer: During the guidance and application intake process:

• All guidance information, application intake procedures, and draw regulations are publicly communicated to the fullest extent by the Investor Consortium through multiple channels, including Kinh te & Do thi Newspaper, the website of the Hanoi Department of Construction, the websites of the two investors, and the website of Thien Loc Commune People’s Committee.
• The Investor Consortium invites local authorities, relevant departments, and the police to supervise the investors at every stage, from number drawing and application intake to draw selection, as well as guiding applicants on dossier procedures.
• The Consortium has established a Sales Team with specialized personnel and verification units to ensure that applicants’ dossiers are complete and compliant. The process is coordinated, supported, and cross-checked among all parties to ensure objectivity.
• Number-drawing machines are installed so that 100% of applicants have the opportunity to submit their dossiers, and a surveillance camera system ensures that the entire process is open, transparent, and verifiable.

Question 2: In the event that the application intake system becomes overloaded—a situation that has occurred in many other projects, does the investor have any technical solutions or backup plans to ensure that applicants do not have to struggle to submit their dossiers?

Answer: The Investor Consortium has proactively coordinated with Thien Loc Commune People’s Committee, Thien Loc Commune Police, and the Commune’s Center for Culture, Information, and Sports to arrange a spacious and well-ventilated venue, ensuring order and allowing for expansion of the location and additional personnel to timely process all submitted applications.

Question 3: What commitments does the investor make to applicants regarding project timeline, information transparency, and the handling of feedback throughout the sales process and application review at the project?

Answer: The Investor Consortium commits to:

• Implementing a scientific and well-structured guidance and application intake process that fully complies with regulations and adheres to all publicly disclosed and transparent information;
• Allocating sufficient and qualified personnel to ensure that application intake and guidance are carried out thoroughly and promptly;
• Ensuring no affiliation with any external real estate trading platforms, with all consultations and guidance provided completely free of charge;
• Organizing the draw and contract signing immediately after approval by the Hanoi Department of Construction, if applicable;
• Completing the building’s structural framework by Q4/2025 and handing over apartments to customers by Q4/2026.

Investor Consortium Warning: Any information published outside the official channels mentioned above is not from the investor. Relevant authorities, organizations, and media outlets are requested to publicly advise citizens to ensure fairness and transparency and to prevent access to inaccurate or misleading information sources.

On December 19, 2025, in a solemn atmosphere, groundbreaking ceremonies, inaugurations, and technical traffic openings for 234 projects and works nationwide were simultaneously held to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. In this context, the Hanoi People’s Committee, in coordination with Vihoce Tien Duong Joint Stock Company, organized the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Investment Project for the Construction of Tien Duong 1 Social Housing Area (commercial name: Tien Duong Park City) at Le Phap Hamlet – Phuc Thinh Commune.

Tien Duong Park City is the first large-scale, independent (concentrated) urban–social housing development model in the Capital City of Hanoi. This is one of the projects with significant social value selected by the Government and the Hanoi authorities to commence construction in celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Tien Duong Park City investment project is developed with a complete system of social and technical infrastructure meeting the standards of a full urban area, providing approximately 3,103 modern social housing apartments to meet housing demand for about 12,400 beneficiaries eligible for State housing support policies; at the same time, making a practical contribution to the Program on the development of 1 million social housing units as directed by the Prime Minister.

Strategic location at the dynamic northern development center of the Capital

Tien Duong Park City social housing area is located at the center of Hanoi’s northern development zone – an area undergoing strong transformation to become a new growth pole for commerce, culture, and the economy of the Capital.

Situated along Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard within the Nhat Tan – Noi Bai urban corridor, the project possesses outstanding connectivity advantages: approximately 8 minutes to access Hanoi city center, around 15 minutes to Noi Bai International Airport, along with convenient connections via Nhat Tan, Dong Tru, and Tu Lien bridges.

The surrounding area is invested with synchronous infrastructure, including national highways, ring roads, Metro Lines No. 2, 4, and 10, as well as a network of service, education, and healthcare centers such as Dong Anh General Hospital, schools, shopping centers, and regional-scale entertainment facilities.

The project also benefits from the driving force of major master planning schemes in northern Hanoi, including new urban subdivisions, administrative centers, and industrial–high-tech parks.

Thanks to its strategic triangular connectivity between Hanoi city center – international airport – industrial and high-tech zones, Tien Duong Park City becomes an ideal choice for modern urban residents.

Overall transportation connectivity diagram of Tien Duong Park City project

Large-scale project with an integrated amenity system

According to the approved investment policy decision, the project covers an area of 45 hectares with total housing demand for more than 12,465 residents. Upon completion, it will provide approximately 3,530 residential units, including 3,103 social housing apartments, 427 commercial apartment units, and 99 low-rise terraced houses.

The project features a fully planned internal amenity system, including schools at all levels, commercial and service centers, green parks, sports areas, community activity spaces, parking facilities, and various other public spaces.

In addition, residents benefit from a diverse range of external amenities such as Kim Quy Park, shopping centers, hospitals, education systems, and the administrative and social infrastructure of northern Hanoi. With its large scale and modern, integrated urban structure, Tien Duong Park City will be one of the largest social housing projects in Hanoi at present.

Solid legal foundation and well-prepared development process

The project is implemented on a complete and solid legal basis, having been approved by the Hanoi authorities with a 1/500 detailed master plan since 2018; investment policy approval in 2024; and by September 2025, official selection of the investor consortium comprising Viglacera Corporation – JSC, Hoang Thanh Infrastructure Investment and Development JSC, and Central Construction JSC.

On December 1, 2025, the Hanoi People’s Committee assigned Vihoce Joint Stock Company – an enterprise established by the Consortium – as the direct investor to implement the project.

The project is scheduled for implementation from 2024 to 2030, with an operating duration of 50 years from the date the investor is allocated or leased land, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and close coordination with relevant departments, sectors, and local authorities.

Green materials & outstanding urban amenities

As with all projects invested by Viglacera, the Tien Duong Park City Social Housing Project utilizes Viglacera’s green building material ecosystem in construction, including energy-saving glass, autoclaved aerated concrete, steel-reinforced ALC panels, high-quality tiles, and water-saving sanitary equipment. These materials offer excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, reduce energy consumption, enhance structural durability, and minimize emissions during construction.

In addition to green materials, the application of other environmentally friendly solutions helps orient the project toward green urban standards, creating a safe, modern, and efficient living environment for residents.

Within the overall urban context, this area is sufficiently separated from the bustling city center. Tien Duong Park City is located within a tranquil space, helping residents recharge after stressful working days. With the goal of creating an “ideal living space,” the project offers a complete living experience through a synchronized, international-standard amenity system, including themed green parks, culinary streets, shopping centers, plazas, sports and entertainment areas, cinemas, etc.

Overall perspective of Tien Duong 1 Social Housing Project

Investor’s commitment

Vihoce Tien Duong Joint Stock Company was established by a consortium comprising Viglacera Corporation – JSC, Hoang Thanh Infrastructure Investment and Development JSC, and Central Construction JSC. These are entities with extensive experience in urban infrastructure and social housing development.

As the direct investor, the Company commits to implementing the project on schedule, complying with legal regulations, ensuring construction quality and labor safety, and maintaining transparency in project management processes.

The investor’s development philosophy emphasizes construction quality, long-term sustainability, and social effectiveness, together with the application of advanced construction technologies and digital transformation throughout the project’s development and operation.

The total contributed capital of the three investors in the Consortium is VND 1,500 billion, of which Viglacera holds 55% (VND 825 billion), Hoang Thanh holds 30% (VND 450 billion), and Central holds 15% (VND 225 billion). Investor equity accounts for 16.1% of the project’s total estimated investment; the remaining portion is mobilized capital of approximately VND 7,807.422 billion, accounting for 83.9%.

As the leading member of the Consortium, Viglacera Corporation – JSC is a key enterprise in the construction industry and a reputable investor, particularly pioneering in social housing development. Viglacera aims for sustainable development, integrating social responsibility with business activities. In its long-term strategy, Viglacera plans to invest in 50,000 social housing units, making a significant contribution to the Ministry of Construction’s target of 1 million units by 2030. All projects are synchronously planned, ensuring modern technical infrastructure and comprehensive amenities, creating civilized and high-quality living spaces.

Many projects implemented by Viglacera have been honored as green architectural developments, becoming exemplary models in social housing development, not only improving quality of life for the community but also promoting sustainable urbanization.

A flagship project in Hanoi’s social housing development strategy

With its strategic location, large scale, integrated amenities, and sustainable development orientation, Tien Duong Park City Social Housing Area is expected to become a flagship project in Hanoi’s social housing development program. The project not only increases housing supply for low-income groups, workers, and laborers but also contributes to building a civilized, stable residential community associated with the future development of northern Hanoi.

Today’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of a journey to create a green, humane, and sustainable urban area, aligned with the City’s long-term development objectives.

Contact: Vihoce Tien Duong Joint Stock Company

Address: 14th Floor, Viglacera Building, No. 1 Thang Long Boulevard, Dai Mo Ward, Hanoi

Email: vihocetienduong@gmail.com

Tel: +84 24 3207 7018

On the morning of December 19, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the investment project to construct a road connecting Gia Binh Airport with the Capital City of Hanoi. The project includes 7 km of newly constructed road and 6.55 km overlapping with existing expressways, which will be upgraded and widened to a width of 120 meters. The total land area required for the project is approximately 289.87 hectares.

The newly constructed section starts at a connection point with the road within Bac Ninh Province and ends at the interchange of the Hanoi – Lang Son Expressway and the Hanoi – Thai Nguyen Expressway / Ring Road 3. The section to be expanded, which overlaps with the Hanoi – Thai Nguyen Expressway / Ring Road 3, is 6.55 km in length, connecting from Section 1 to the interchange with the approach road of Tu Lien Bridge. The route passes through the communes of Thuan An, Phu Dong, Thu Lam, and Dong Anh (Hanoi), and the wards of Tu Son and Phu Khe (Bac Ninh).

Perspective of the road connecting Gia Binh Airport with the Capital City of Hanoi. Photo: Sun Group.

In addition, the project will construct two direct ramp connections from the Hanoi – Thai Nguyen Expressway / Ring Road 3 to the approach road of Tu Lien Bridge, each consisting of three lanes, 14 meters in width, and 2.5 km in length, facilitating connectivity between Gia Binh Airport and Tu Lien Bridge.

Alongside the Hanoi section, the segment of the route within Bac Ninh Province will also be implemented under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a length of approximately 27.766 km, designed to expressway standards with 10 motorized lanes and a design speed of 120 km/h. Parallel roads will run along both sides, comprising four lanes with a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The preliminary total investment for this section is approximately VND 50 trillion.

The entire road connecting Gia Binh Airport with the Capital City of Hanoi has a total length of 41.316 km, with a total investment estimated at approximately VND 83,000 billion. Upon completion, the route is expected to become a key transportation artery at the northeastern gateway of the Capital, serving as the shortest and most modern transport corridor connecting Gia Binh Airport to central Hanoi. The project will contribute to completing the external transport network, reducing pressure on Noi Bai International Airport, and opening up new socio-economic development opportunities for the Capital’s gateway area..

On December 19, together with other projects nationwide, the groundbreaking ceremony for Sub-project 1 of the Investment Project for the Construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway Line was held simultaneously at six locations, with the main venue in Lao Cai Province.

At Lao Cai Station (Dong Pho Moi Industrial Park, Lao Cai Ward, Lao Cai Province), the Ministry of Construction organized the groundbreaking ceremony for Sub-project 1 of the Investment Project for the Construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway Line. At the same time, the ceremony was held concurrently at other locations, including Phu Tho Station (Phu Tho Province – adjacent to Phu Ha Industrial Park), Bac Hong Station (Hanoi City), Luong Tai Station (Hung Yen Province), and Hai Duong Nam Station (Hai Phong City).

The Investment Project for the Construction of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong Railway Line was approved in principle by the National Assembly under Resolution No. 187/2025/NQ-QH dated February 19, 2025, with a preliminary total investment of VND 203,231 billion. The project passes through six provinces and cities: Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, and Hai Phong.

The project has a total mainline length of approximately 390.9 km and branch lines totaling approximately 27.9 km, using a single-track standard gauge of 1,435 mm, applying rail-based railway technology, and serving both passenger and freight transportation. The design speed is 160 km/h for the mainline section from New Lao Cai Station to Nam Hai Phong Station; 120 km/h for the section passing through the Hanoi metropolitan hub area; and 80 km/h for the remaining sections.