From Ho Chi Minh City to Gia Lai, local leaders outline bold plans for economic development.
As Vietnam enacts a historic reorganization of administrative units in 34 provinces and cities, newly appointed provincial party secretaries and chairpersons are pledging bold, results-driven reforms that reflect both honor and a deep sense of responsibility.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest economic hub, Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen described the merger creating the new municipal structure as “a long-term development vision and a growth engine not only for the Southeast but for the entire nation.”
Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen: The true measure of reform is citizen satisfaction. Photo: Nguyen Hue
“The sole measure of reform is people’s satisfaction and the quality of life for every citizen,” Nen emphasized.
The new administrative model will serve as a living example of an efficiently functioning two-tier government system - one that genuinely serves the people. Nen declared that the entire political system in the newly formed Ho Chi Minh City is ready to begin a new development phase starting immediately.
In the north, the new city of Hai Phong - formed through the merger of the historic port city and neighboring districts - is envisioned by Party Secretary Le Tien Chau as a “strategic growth pole,” a blend of resilience, intellect, tradition, and ambition.
Hai Phong Party Secretary Le Tien Chau. Photo: Hoang Ha
Speaking at the official announcement of the Central Government’s and local resolutions on June 30, Chau acknowledged the upcoming challenges but highlighted the opportunity to realize the vision of building a modern Hai Phong on par with major Asian cities.
Hai Phong is aiming to become a modern international seaport city, a national leader in industrialization and modernization, and a hub for economy, culture, education, training, science, and technology with international reach.
In the Mekong Delta, Dong Thap’s new Party Secretary Le Quoc Phong expressed his strong ambition: “We will immediately implement the work of the newly formed province with the highest sense of responsibility and determination.”
He vowed to make the new Dong Thap a model in administrative reform, infrastructure modernization, and double-digit economic growth. “We will be a highly competitive, efficient, and effective locality,” Phong asserted.
Thinking big, acting boldly
Bac Ninh Chairman Vuong Quoc Tuan sets an ambitious target for the highest growth rate nationwide.
Embracing a mindset of “thinking big and doing big,” Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Chairman Vuong Quoc Tuan declared during the province’s first unified government meeting that there would be no room for division and that officials must prioritize collective benefit over personal interest.
With expanded territory and greater aspirations, the new Bac Ninh has set its sights on leading the nation in economic growth - immediately in its first post-merger year.
“We must think big to do big - for the shared benefit and sustainable development of our province,” Tuan emphasized.
He confirmed the province’s target for double-digit growth in 2025 and boldly announced the goal of achieving the highest growth rate in Vietnam.
In the Central Highlands, Gia Lai Party Secretary Ho Quoc Dung candidly acknowledged the challenges ahead: “We lack leading enterprises and driving projects.” Yet he remains optimistic, citing Gia Lai’s advantage as “a miniature Vietnam,” with highlands, coastline, plains, and port infrastructure - all the conditions needed for breakthrough development.
“We must eliminate any mindset of investing separately for former Binh Dinh or Gia Lai areas. We must act in the interest of shared development,” he stressed.
These commitments reflect a new nationwide spirit - one that refuses to let opportunity slip away or allow bureaucratic inertia.
From north to south, from highlands to lowlands, local leaders understand that citizens do not need polished words - they need tangible, effective action. As Party General Secretary To Lam said: “A service-oriented government must go beyond slogans and become real, concrete action.”
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