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​Houses for resettlement deserted in Ho Chi Minh City

​Houses for resettlement deserted in Ho Chi Minh City

Saturday, December 16, 2017, 21:49 GMT+7
The Vinh Loc B relocation zone in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The Vinh Loc B relocation zone in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The location is nearly deserted and many apartments have degraded.
The location is nearly deserted and many apartments have degraded.
It is quite rare to spot a vehicle or resident in this housing complex.
It is quite rare to spot a vehicle or resident in this housing complex.
A man fixes the power lines, which often encounter problems at the relocation zone.
A man fixes the power lines, which often encounter problems at the relocation zone.
Local residents are concerned about their safety amidst the deteriorated infrastructure.
Local residents are concerned about their safety amidst the deteriorated infrastructure.
Residents at the relocation zone are unable to find a stable job.
Residents at the relocation zone are unable to find a stable job.
A young boy cycles alone in the complex.
A young boy cycles alone in the complex.
Slow business at a street food stall
Slow business at a street food stall
Old furniture stays behind after owners move from an apartment.
Old furniture stays behind after owners move from an apartment.
The empty premise of the Vinh Loc B relocation zone
The empty premise of the Vinh Loc B relocation zone
Local residents are concerned about their safety amidst the deteriorated infrastructure.
Local residents are concerned about their safety amidst the deteriorated infrastructure.
A resident grows vegetable inside the complex.
A resident grows vegetable inside the complex.
A family still uses an antenna to watch TV.
A family still uses an antenna to watch TV.
The apartment complex on Man Thien Street in District 9
The apartment complex on Man Thien Street in District 9
Most of the apartment owners have sold their properties.
Most of the apartment owners have sold their properties.
The family of Ta Thi Gai (L), one of the relocated households, is still unable to pay their debt on flat.
The family of Ta Thi Gai (L), one of the relocated households, is still unable to pay their debt on flat.

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