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Hanoi unveils ambitious plan to improve residents’ lives by 2030


The authorities of Hanoi have approved a plan to improve the lives of its residents across various levels by 2030. Specific targets include unemployment rates slashed to below 3.0% overall and below 3.5% in urban areas, and at least 80% of the workforce trained. The average life expectancy is expected to reach 77 years and health insurance coverage to 98%. The city plans to develop a staggering 2.5 million sq m of new social housing, targeting the average square footage per person being 32 sq m.

Source: Vietnam News Agency