Mai Linh Market, located in Yen Nghia Ward, Hanoi, spans nearly 8,000 sqm. Developed by Vietnam Trade Development JSC since 2010, it opened in 2014 but failed to attract vendors, leading to its abandonment.
Inside the market, overgrown weeds and scattered construction materials create a desolate scene.
On October 21, 2025, Yen Nghia Ward’s People’s Committee reported multiple construction violations, including unauthorized construction, non-compliant design plans, and lack of fire safety approval.
Meanwhile, vendors thrive at Sang Market, a makeshift market just 200 meters away.
Sang Market, comprised entirely of makeshift shelters, is unsightly and poses significant fire safety risks.
Vietnam Trade Development JSC has proposed converting Mai Linh Market into social housing.
Hanoi People’s Committee has included the “Mai Linh Social Housing Project” in the 2021-2025 social housing plan (Batch 6).
The proposed social housing project covers 0.7 hectares, with a total floor area of 14,615 sqm and 150 apartments.
Hanoi People’s Committee has tasked relevant departments with reviewing and approving the conversion project.
Pending approval, the market on National Highway 6 remains abandoned and deteriorating.
Navigating the NOXH Purchase Process: A Month-Long Wait for Income Verification
Navigating the complexities of purchasing social housing in Hanoi has become a daunting challenge for many residents, particularly those in the freelance and self-employed sectors. The primary bottleneck lies in securing the necessary documentation to prove housing and income eligibility, a process that often proves cumbersome and time-consuming. Compounding this issue is the limited submission window provided by developers, leaving many applicants at risk of missing out on the opportunity to acquire affordable housing.
Prime Minister: Ensuring Citizens Don’t Face Delays or Extra Costs When Accessing Social Housing
Prime Minister emphasizes three critical objectives in the development of social housing.
Prime Minister: Ensuring Citizens Don’t Face Delays or Extra Costs When Accessing Social Housing
The Prime Minister emphasized three critical objectives in social housing development: streamlining procedures to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles; ensuring citizens can access social housing swiftly, affordably, and conveniently, without unnecessary delays, complications, or additional costs, and with protection against fraud; and fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable real estate market that stabilizes the macroeconomy, controls inflation, drives growth, and maintains the economy’s key balances for rapid and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Demands Ministry of Construction Clarify Causes of Delayed Social Housing Projects
Regarding the progress of social housing projects, the Prime Minister has requested the Ministry of Construction to provide a detailed report on the current delays in investment procedures and construction processes. The report should clarify the sequence of steps, identify the causes of bottlenecks, and address any obstacles hindering the timely implementation of these projects.
Accelerating Public Investment Disbursement in the Final Two Months of the Year: Ministry of Construction’s Urgent Call to Action
With a public investment capital disbursement rate of only 51% after 10 months, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh has urged project investors to allocate professional personnel to address documentation bottlenecks, ensure efficient project settlement, and accelerate public investment capital disbursement.
