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The open atmosphere at the meeting of nearly 130 young leaders from across the city, organized by the Hue City Party Committee in April 2026, revealed a noteworthy trend: many opinions went straight to the point, without beating around the bush. From a financial and planning management perspective, Mr. Trinh Dinh Mao, Head of the General Planning Department of the Department of Finance, emphasized the need to correctly identify the "bottleneck of bottlenecks" facing the city, instead of continuing with general assessments.

According to Mr. Mao, the major challenge facing Hue is not just growth, but finding a way to harmonize heritage preservation with rapid and sustainable economic development. This is not a new problem, but reality shows that there is still no complete solution. The economy is still small in scale, budget revenue is not self-sufficient, and the revenue structure is unsustainable as it depends on land and a few key enterprises; meanwhile, the demands of development in a new position require commensurate capacity, and the old ways cannot continue.

Pressure also stems from social issues: employment, labor migration after the pandemic, the risk of flooding, traffic congestion… These “familiar bottlenecks,” if not addressed fundamentally, will continue to hinder growth. The need for change is clear: To achieve high growth, it is impossible to rely solely on services; structural adjustments and the development of clean, high-tech industries are necessary.

"This should be accompanied by a change in management thinking: proactively seeking investors instead of waiting, resolutely addressing delayed projects, and reviewing policies and mechanisms to ensure their effectiveness. These proposals are not new, but the difference is the requirement to see them through to the end, not just stop at the policy level," Mr. Trinh Dinh Mao proposed.

The discussion about the carbon credit market is approached with a similar spirit. Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thao, Director of the City's Investment Promotion, Trade and Business Support Center, believes this is a "slipping opportunity" if preparations are delayed. This is no longer a trend but a global rule of the game: businesses that emit carbon credits must purchase credits to offset their emissions. The market has formed, the demand is clear, the question is whether or not to participate.

In reality, Hue has the advantage of extensive forest cover and a unique lagoon ecosystem. Each year, it can generate a significant amount of "green assets," but the value generated is limited due to an indirect approach. The bottlenecks lie in data, market preparation, and the legal framework. If we wait until all the conditions are met before acting, the opportunity will be lost.

"The requirement is to take a proactive approach and prepare the foundation now: build data, map resources, promote international cooperation, and improve mechanisms; stop talking about potential and instead transform potential into concrete resources," suggested Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thao.

From idea to action

Proposing new development solutions for Hue, Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Thao presented the idea of ​​a "Truong Tien Night Street" as a clear example. Without shying away from the reality of the still underdeveloped night economy, this idea was presented as a test case. The goal was not only to create more entertainment options but also to form a distinctive economic space, extending the length of stay and increasing tourist spending. The solution of closing the Truong Tien Bridge on weekend evenings, previously mentioned, is now presented within a more specific organizational structure.

What's noteworthy is the level of preparation. The idea wasn't just inspiration; it was researched, compared with international models, and developed in collaboration with partners. Connecting with investors, including Korean partners, indicates that market signals have emerged.

In Chan May - Lang Co, the approach also shows a shift. Instead of following the general model, the young local leaders propose exploiting the differences. Since winter is not favorable for beach tourism, they shift to wellness and healing tourism at Lap An Lagoon. With the advantage of a long beach, Lang Co could be developed into a center for marine sports , linked to long-term events and festivals to attract a specific type of tourist.

The common thread among these proposals is that they originate from the market, from needs, and from the organizational capacity for implementation. However, the gap between idea and reality is always significant. Without appropriate mechanisms, coordinated efforts, and the determination to pursue them, these proposals easily fall into the familiar cycle of "much talk, little action."

In a meeting with young leaders from across the city, Nguyen Dinh Trung, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of the City's National Assembly Delegation, emphasized the overarching spirit: Upholding ideals, innovating thinking, and acting to the very end. He noted the straightforward approach, which gets straight to the point, but demands even more: that this be translated into concrete action.

Therefore, each agency and unit must concretize this through programs and plans that clearly define responsibilities, tasks, and timelines. For young cadres, the requirements are even higher. Enthusiasm is a necessary condition, but not sufficient. The decisive factors are courage, innovative thinking, and the ability to organize and implement. The important thing is to transform ideas into concrete, measurable products.

Text and photos: DUC QUANG

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