Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued an official dispatch on October 7, directing ministers, heads of ministry-level and Government agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People's Committees to resolutely implement measures to increase housing and real estate supply, reduce prices, and stabilise the market. The dispatch noted that despite strong and timely measures having been taken, housing and real estate prices in several localities have surged continuously, beyond the affordability of most people. The problem is partly attributed to market information shortages, price gouging, limited supply of affordable commercial housing, and an insufficient number of social housing projects. To promptly promote in...