The Provincial People's Committee gives opinions on the matters related to the project to recreate the ancient Pho Hien trading port and the Southern Phu Cu eco-tourism and urban area project.

Mr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, chairs the meeting.

In the attendance were Mr. Nguyen Hung Nam, the Provincial Party Committee’s Member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of departments, agencies, localities, consulting units, and investors.

According to the Department of Construction's report, the 1/2,000 scale zoning plan for the project to recreate the ancient Pho Hien trading port covers a total area of ​​approximately 1,700 hectares, located in the wards and communes of Pho Hien, Son Nam, Hong Chau, and Tan Hung. The entire area is divided into four main functional zones: Zone I - Pho Hien zone, approximately 411 hectares, is a reception area, boat dock, and a recreation of the ancient Pho Hien town of Vietnam and 12 other countries; Zone II - Festival and event center, international convention center, approximately 434 hectares; Zone III - Tourism service zone, approximately 474 hectares, including commercial and service spaces, a port, entertainment area, and Hai Dang island; Zone IV - Green space and ecological zone along the Red River, approximately 388 hectares, is an ecological landscape, garden, and camping area.

Delegates attend the meeting.

Regarding the 1/2,000 scale zoning plan for the Southern Phu Cu eco-tourism and urban area project, the total natural area is approximately 1,400 hectares, located within the administrative boundaries of Tong Tran, Tien Tien, and Tien Hoa communes. The project is oriented towards developing an eco-tourism area combined with commercial and service activities and a new urban area; developing the landscape along the Luoc River; and creating hot spring resort associated with relaxation, entertainment, and sustainable urban residential area.

Currently, the Department of Construction is leading and coordinating with relevant departments, localities, consulting firms, and sponsors to complete the planning steps according to regulations and submit the 1/2,000 scale zoning plan for these two projects to the Provincial People's Committee for approval.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hung Nam speaks at the meeting.

Leader of the Department of Construction reports at the meeting.

Leader of the Department of Agriculture and Environment speaks at the meeting.

Leader of the Department of Finance speaks at the meeting.

Leader of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism speaks at the meeting.

Representative of the investors speaks at the meeting.

At the meeting, delegates focused on discussing and giving opinions to accelerate the completion of the 1/2,000 scale zoning plan and carry out related work for the two projects in the coming time.

Concluding the meeting, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Nguyen Manh Quyen, requested the Department of Construction to coordinate with relevant departments, localities, and consulting units to urgently complete the 1/2,000 scale zoning plan for the two projects and submit it to the Provincial People's Committee for approval in May 2026. He assigned Comrade Nguyen Hung Nam, the Provincial Party Committee’s Member and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, as the focal point to direct relevant departments and agencies to work with investors to agree on the investment form and land allocation form for each project, striving to complete the selection of investment enterprises by July 30, 2026 at the latest.

Comrade Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivers a directive speech at the meeting.

He requested that investors develop plans and comprehensive reports, clearly defining the implementation schedule after the project is approved; focusing resources to accelerate progress to quickly create concrete products, realize the project's objectives, and contribute to promoting the socio-economic development of the locality.

Regarding the project to recreate the ancient Pho Hien trading port, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized that this is a large-scale project with a strong ripple effect, contributing to the development of the province's cultural industry, creating a breakthrough in attracting domestic and international tourists, and making a significant contribution to economic growth and local budget revenue. Therefore, the investor and consulting unit need to continue to conduct in-depth research, thoroughly understand historical and cultural documents, and maximize the historical and cultural value of the Pho Hien area during the project implementation.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested that relevant departments, agencies, and localities implement all aspects related to planning, reviewing land procedures, land clearance, resettlement arrangements, and other necessary conditions to ensure the project's progress. He affirmed that Hung Yen province and the departments, agencies, and localities will continue to promote administrative reform, always pay attention to, accompany, and create the most favorable conditions for businesses to effectively carry out investment projects in the area.

Based on discussions among departments, localities, and consulting units, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee raised several issues related to the two projects and provided specific feedback on each proposal and recommendation at the meeting.