The old apartment buildings represent one of the architectural landmarks in Hanoi's history, telling people the historical story of the capital city.

The use of shared utilities in old apartment buildings is among the main reasons leading to Covid-19 infection in the community.

The stair has been a familiar gathering spot of the building’s residents, both the old and the young, after work and school.

Many old apartment buildings in Hanoi are at risk of collapse at any time due to their severe deterioration.

Nineteen investors have been appointed by the Ha Noi People’s Committee to conduct research and draw up plans to renovate and rebuild 30 old apartment buildings in the city.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to allow HCM City district authorities to speed up the renovation or demolition of older apartment buildings to ensure safety for residents and their property.

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are more than 1,500 old apartment buildings at risk of collapse across Viet Nam, but in the last decade, only five per cent were rebuilt.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Residents living in two degraded apartment buildings in HCM City's Binh Thanh District will be relocated to new homes that are the same or bigger than their existing premises.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Council had passed 11 resolutions to concretise the Capital Law to help with its implementation, said chairman of the Ha Noi's People Committee Nguyen The Thao.