On June 18, General Secretary To Lam's delegation worked with Standing Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Standing Committee of Binh Duong Provincial Party Committee, and Standing Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Provincial Party Committee on the results of implementing recent resolutions and conclusions of the Central Committee; the apparatus arrangement; national defense and security work; implementation of economic growth tasks; and social security.
In his concluding remarks after listening to the reports and opinions exchanged during the session, General Secretary To Lam commended and expressed high appreciation for the significant achievements made by the Party Committee, government, and people of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, and Binh Duong in recent times.
The General Secretary emphasized that the merger of Ho Chi Minh City with Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Duong represents an unprecedented turning point in Vietnam's urban development history. This merger creates a comprehensive reconfiguration of the development space, where the three most dynamic economic hubs of the country converge into a megacity that focuses on finance, industry, and seaports.
The General Secretary emphasized that developing a regional international financial center in Thu Thiem will attract global capital flows, contributing to positioning Vietnam on the international financial map; developing a smart urban chain connecting Ho Chi Minh City - Di An - Thuan An - Thu Dau Mot - Ben Cat - Phu My - Ba Ria - Vung Tau; developing an innovation corridor stretching from the eastern creative urban area of Ho Chi Minh City (Thu Duc) to industrial - service - seaport poles such as Di An, Ben Cat, Phu My, Ba Ria, Vung Tau; developing a smart port - logistics cluster in Cai Mep - Thi Vai - Can Gio according to the digital super port model and an integrated logistics system - operated by big data; developing a high-end eco-tourism and resort center in Vung Tau - Can Gio, positioning it as a green, smart international destination, combining conservation with development...
The General Secretary called for an urgent re-architecture of the regional development space using multi-polar, integrated, and hyper-connected thinking, moving beyond the limitations of traditional urban models. He proposed that the development of a robust science and technology ecosystem, along with innovation and the private economy, should be achieved through concrete actions rather than slogans.
The General Secretary envisions that the new Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee will foster unity and inspire dedication to innovation and service. He hopes it will lead the city not only to become a national leader but also to make a significant impact on the global urban landscape. This vision will establish Ho Chi Minh City as a unique symbol of innovation, action, and aspiration, worthy of bearing the name of the great President Ho Chi Minh.
Reported by T.S - Translated by Ngoc Huynh
