Vietnam. Ha Tay province. Houses under construction. Building site. Ground and urban development plan. Lai Xa is a typical hamlet (village) of the Red River delta region and is part of the Kim Chung commune located 15 km west of Hanoi. The area is traditionally agricultural, surrounded by rice fields. The peri-urban location is under increasing pressure from the forces of urbanization. 06.04.09 © 2009 Didier Ruef