Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) joined hands with authorities in the central highlands province of Kon Tum handed over 100 houses to ethnic minorities in 3 border districts on Dec 25. Of the total, locals in Ngoc Hoi district got 50 houses; Dak Glei received 30 and Sa Thay district 20, the Nong Thon Ngay Nay online newspaper reported Dec 28. The houses, which were kick-started earlier in Nov, was funded by PetroVietnam with a total investment of VND2 billion. (danviet.vn Dec 28)