The two kings ruled Vietnam between 1527 and 1533 and the northern part of the country from 1533 until 1592.
A 900-metre section from Phạm Hùng Street till the intersection with Trung Kính Street will be named after Mạc Thái Tổ while another 840-metre-long section from Phạm Hùng Street to Vũ Phạm Hàm Street will be named after Mạc Thái Tông. The city will have also has 17 other new street names after landmarks, historical relics and famous people.
