The inter-regional expressway facilitates the comprehensive development of logistics services serving the Central region, the Central Highlands and countries on the East-West economic corridor. Photo: Ngoc Hoa

The North Central and Central Coast regions are the only places in Vietnam that concentrate most of the world's cultural and natural heritages, such as: My Son Towers, Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue Monuments Complex, Phong Nha - Ke Bang, Royal Court Music, Bai Choi Art... In addition, many beaches, natural cave systems... are outstanding advantages to attract tourists, contributing to the development of the tourism and service economy. That is also the basis and premise for localities in the region to have connections in tourism development.

“Three localities - one destination” of Central Vietnam tourism can be seen as a vivid manifestation of regional linkage, an issue of urgent significance to promote the economic development of each locality in particular and the region in general. Regional linkage is understood, according to Associate Professor, Dr. Le Van Dinh, as regular and stable coordination and cooperation relationships in activities (economic sectors with a central position) carried out by localities and units in a region based on the principles of voluntariness, equality and mutual benefit in order to exploit and maximize potential, advantages and ensure benefits for participating localities. It is expressed in many different forms, such as sector linkage, linkage between functional entities and spatial linkage (including intra-regional linkage and regional linkage).

Regional connectivity, one of the top priorities in socio-economic development in our country in recent times, is also an important content mentioned in the documents of the 13th National Party Congress. In 2022, the Politburo also issued 6 resolutions on socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security until 2030, with a vision to 2045, including 6 regions: Northern midlands and mountainous areas; Mekong Delta; Central Highlands; Southeast; North Central and Central Coast regions and Red River Delta.

The North Central and Central Coast regions have the North Central sub-region consisting of 5 provinces (Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri), the Central Central sub-region consisting of 5 provinces and cities (Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh) and the South Central sub-region consisting of 4 provinces (Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan). The Regional Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, has just been approved by the Prime Minister, creating a basis for implementing regional linkages. Thua Thien Hue is oriented to be a centrally-run city, a central urban area of ​​the Central region and a national-level urban area characterized by heritage and culture. Hue is also oriented to be a major center of the country in culture, science, specialized healthcare, education, etc.

The Resolution of the 16th Provincial Party Congress determined to promote linkages and promote the unique potentials and advantages of Thua Thien Hue according to the socio-economic development plan of the Central Key Economic Zone. Especially in cultural exchange and linkages in tourism development; high-tech agriculture; biotechnology; medical examination and treatment science and solving problems such as climate change, environmental pollution, rising sea levels. Strengthen linkages and build coastal roads; complete expressways connecting localities in the Central Key Economic Zone. Link seaports and airports with Da Nang to create an international trade gateway, comprehensively develop logistics services to serve the Central region, the Central Highlands and countries on the East-West economic corridor.

American billionaire Warren Buffett has a famous saying: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Buffett's point is that in business, you need to be independent and decisive, know how to unite and choose your teammates (business partners) wisely. Buffett is the most successful investor in the world, constantly ranked in the top 10 by Forbes magazine, with an estimated fortune of 104 billion USD (as of March 2023). Our ancestors used to say in a figurative and folk way: "One tree cannot make a forest/ Three trees together make a high mountain." After all, the implication is still the connection for development.

Nam Temple