Hung Yen and Thanh Hoa provinces exchange experiences on planning, investment attraction, and urban development

Comrade Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, speaks at the working session.

Representing Hung Yen province at the meeting were comrade Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; comrade Nguyen Hung Nam, member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; and members of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and leaders of relevant departments, agencies, and localities.

During the session, provincial leaders and representatives of various departments and agencies of both provinces focused on exchanging experiences regarding the formulation, adjustment, and implementation of planning; the mobilization of investment resources for transport infrastructure development; and the creation of mechanisms and policies to attract investment and foster urban development.

Comrade Cao Van Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee, speaks at the working session.

Comrade Vu Kim Cu, member of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and Head of the Management Board of the Economic Zone and Industrial Parks of Hung Yen province, shares experiences within his area of ​​management.

Leader of the Hung Yen Department of Construction shares experiences within his area of ​​management.

Hung Yen province shared its experience in reviewing and restructuring development space following administrative consolidation, as well as ensuring alignment between provincial-level planning, urban and rural planning, and other related planning frameworks. To identify dynamic zones and development axes based on geographical advantages, transport infrastructure, and regional connectivity. During the implementation process, the province should strengthen coordination among specialized agencies, local authorities, and consulting firms; establish a unified database; and encourage the participation of businesses in research and the proposal of planning concepts, in accordance with regulations.

Regarding the mobilization of investment resources, delegates discussed experiences in combining public investment capital with public-private partnerships (PPP), land-use rights auctions, and other socialized resources, prioritizing inter-regional transport projects that create new space for development. Furthermore, it is necessary to accelerate site clearance, clearly define responsibilities and implementation schedules, and proactively resolve challenges and obstacles that arise during project execution.

Leader of the Hung Yen Department of Finance shares experiences within the scope of management.

Leader of the Thanh Hoa Department of Finance shares experiences within the scope of management.

Leader of the Thanh Hoa Department of Construction shares experiences within the scope of management.

In terms of attracting investment, Hung Yen province is shifting its focus from quantity to quality, prioritizing such sectors as high technology, electronics, semiconductors, smart machinery, supporting industries, and renewable energy. The planning and development of industrial zones and high-tech parks are being aligned with the practical needs of businesses and the strategic intent to attract investors from the outset. Simultaneously, the province is emphasizing the reform of administrative procedures, the development of human resources, and the provision of housing for workers and experts to meet long-term development requirements. 

Speaking at the meeting, comrade Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized that the planning process requires a long-term vision. It must be comprehensive and synchronized, aligning with the nation’s development goals for 2030 and its vision for 2045. Planning must be grounded in practical conditions, accounting for projected population size, land-use requirements, and resource mobilization capacity, while establishing an appropriate implementation roadmap. This approach is essential to avoid fragmented or wasteful investments that could constrain future development potential.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee noted that Hung Yen consistently integrates its provincial planning within a regional framework. The province leverages its geographical advantages and connectivity to the capital, Hanoi, as well as other regional economic hubs. Furthermore, Hung Yen prioritizes the development of external transport infrastructure, which serves as a catalyst for attracting investment and expanding its urban footprint.

Comrade Cao Van Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, spoke highly of the potential, advantages, and strategic development orientations outlined in Hung Yen’s provincial master plan. He remarked that Hung Yen’s experience in organizing development space around key growth axes, supported by a regionally connected transport infrastructure and a targeted investment attraction strategy, offers valuable insights for Thanh Hoa as it researches and refines its own provincial master plan.

Expressing his sincere gratitude for the warm reception and the sharing of experiences by Hung Yen province, Mr. Cao Van Cuong stated that Thanh Hoa is currently studying approaches to organizing its central political, economic, and cultural space, tailoring these plans to the province’s specific geographical features, natural conditions, and unique advantages. At the same time, the province is focused on developing mechanisms and policies to mobilize resources and enhance the feasibility of its master plans. He expressed a desire for the two provinces to continue exchanging insights and experiences regarding urban planning, urban development, and investment attraction, thereby effectively leveraging the potential and strengths of each locality.

Mr. Nguyen Hung Nam, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, speaks at the working session.

In his remarks, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Hung Nam emphasized that Thanh Hoa possesses significant potential, advantages, and favorable conditions for development. He noted that the selection of planning directions, the organization of development space, and the identification of growth drivers must be rooted in the province’s specific geographical characteristics, natural conditions, and distinct strengths.

He suggested that departments and agencies of both provinces continue their professional exchanges and share practical experiences in areas such as master planning, urban development, the establishment of industrial zones and high-tech parks, and investment in transport infrastructure. He also underscored the importance of diversifying resources, aligning planning with investment attraction needs, accelerating project implementation, and improving land-use efficiency. By drawing on these shared experiences, both provinces will be able to study and apply the insights flexibly, in accordance with their respective practical conditions and legal regulations. The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee expressed his confidence that, given its existing potential and advantages, combined with a strong political resolve, Thanh Hoa province will continue to leverage its internal strengths and effectively harness available resources. This will create new momentum for development, enabling the province, alongside the rest of the country, to move forward steadily into a new era of national development.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hung Nam presents a commemorative gift to the delegation of Thanh Hoa province.