PM presides over conference on Red River Delta master plan
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the Coordinating Council for Red River Delta Region, presided over the council's second conference in Hanoi on December 7 to give opinions on the building of the region's master plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the Coordinating Council f𓂃or RedRiver Delta Region, presided over the council's second conference in Hanoion December 7 to give opinions on the buil𒁃ding of the region's master plan for the 2021-2030period with a vision to 2050.
The Red River Delta, encompassing 11 provinces and centrally-runcities, namely Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong,Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, is the focus of thePolitburo’s Resolution 30. The resolution sets a vision for 2045, envisioningthe Red River Delta as a modern, civilised and ecologically sustainabledevelopment area, a major economic and financial hub with global and regionalstature. Speaking at the event, PM Chinh said the draft masterplan has not fully identified the potential of the region, which together with the southeast region contributes over 50% of the national GDP. He also noted that the role of the region as the gateway from ASEAN to China has not been sufficient mentioned in the draft. He also underlined the need to include the revival of rivers in the region, which are currently depleted of resources and encroached upon due tohuman activities. There should be solutions, projects, resources, mechanisms andpolicies to tackle issues such as waste and pollution, he said, adding that humanresources training should not only serve the development of the region but alsocoordinate workforce on a national scale. "We have to address the limitations, shortcomings and contradictions of the region, which has a small area but a large population, prompting the need to urbanisation," the PM said, stressing the development of overhead and underground space. At the same time, he reiterated the viewpoint of not sacrificing social progress and equity for economic growth. Therefore, solutions and resources are needed to handle the problems of waste and pollution in the region. Highlighting innovation and sci-tech as new drivers of regionaldevelopment, he called for more attention to digital transformation, energy transition,and the development of renewable energy industries as well as agricultural economy and development of key industries. The PM also required that the masterplan should include the building of links with other regions, theentire country, and the world. In conclusion, he asked ministries, agencies and localities tocontinue collecting opinions of experts, scientists and the public on the master plan./.
Four provinces in the southern part of the Red River Delta, namely Ninh Binh, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Thai Binh, have been taking steps to tap into their natural advantages to develop agricultural and rural tourism.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed decisions on the establishment of the coordinating councils for the northern and coastal central region, the southeastern region, the Red River Delta region, and the Central Highlands region.
An exhibition featuring potential and opportunities for further connection between Hanoi and Red River Delta provinces opened in Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on August 25 evening.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
