Creating momentum for the province's development from projects started and inaugurated on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South

1. Inauguration of the Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital

On April 17, 2025, the Provincial People's Committee solemnly held the inauguration ceremony of the Provincial Traditional Medicine Hospital (now renamed Tran Van An Traditional Medicine Hospital) phase 2. The project was deployed from May 25, 2022. After 2.5 years of construction, the project was completed with the following main scale and items: 4-storey main building with full modern medical equipment. The system of bridges, lakes, parking lots and auxiliary items meet the standards; minimum facilities for medical examination and treatment using traditional medicine.

Provincial leaders and delegates performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the Tran Van An Traditional Medicine Hospital. Photo: Phan Han

The total investment is 120 billion VND from the provincial budget in the medium-term public investment plan for the period 2021 - 2025. Of which, construction costs are 68.93 billion VND, equipment costs are 29.83 billion VND, and the rest are other costs.

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi assessed: The completion and putting into use of the project has extremely important political significance. With adequate, convenient and modern facilities, it will improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, work, and contribute to the good implementation of the assigned functions and tasks of the health sector.

2 Rach Mieu Bridge 2 Closing

On April 19, 2025, My Thuan Project Management Board (PMU) held the closing ceremony of Rach Mieu 2 bridge connecting Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces. The entire Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Construction Investment Project connecting Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces (RM2 Bridge Project) has been completed by 85%, exceeding the overall progress by more than 5% compared to the plan. In particular, the main bridge - Rach Mieu 2 Bridge is exceeding the progress by more than 15%.

Rach Mieu 2 Bridge connecting Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces was closed.

With the rapid economic development, Rach Mieu Bridge has become a traffic bottleneck for many years, often experiencing congestion, especially on weekends, especially during holidays and Tet, failing to meet the socio-economic development needs of the provinces in the region. In the exciting atmosphere of the RM2 Bridge closing ceremony, Chairman of Ben Tre Provincial People's Committee Tran Ngoc Tam said: "...The closing ceremony of the Rach Mieu 2 cable-stayed main bridge marks an important milestone in the construction process of the project, creating a premise to strive to complete the entire project, put it into use before September 2, 2025, shortening the completion progress by about 6 months compared to the contract".

When the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Construction Project is completed, it will be a very important "piece" to contribute to completing the existing traffic network, reducing traffic congestion and accidents, and at the same time promoting the effectiveness of already built projects such as: Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong - My Thuan - Can Tho Expressway and Co Chien Bridge, Ham Luong Bridge... shortening the time from Ho Chi Minh City to the provinces of Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau.

When completed, Rach Mieu 2 Bridge will contribute to improving the existing traffic network, reducing traffic congestion and accidents.

Mr. Cu Van Thanh - founder and CEO of Luong Quoi Coconut Processing Company Limited (1 of 22 leading enterprises in Ben Tre province) - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial Business Association shared: “The 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification is a big event. Looking back on the past 50 years, I see that my province has developed. In particular, recently, the province is about to have another Rach Mieu 2 bridge, which is a great driving force for the province's vital traffic to be smooth, thanks to which, Ben Tre will develop. Even more joyful, for businessmen, the Party and the State have identified "the private economy as an important driving force of the economy", thereby showing that production and business are an important component to contribute, bringing the homeland to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world powers. I believe that, with decisions such as merging provinces, streamlining the apparatus, identifying development drivers... all of these factors make businesses The industry is very exciting, full of faith and vitality, moving forward in the era of national growth.

3. Launching the Project to preserve, restore and promote the historical value of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail (phase 2)

On April 22, 2025, at the Conservation, Restoration and Promotion Area of ​​the Historical Value of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail (Thanh Hai Commune, Thanh Phu District), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Provincial Management Board of Civil and Industrial Construction Investment Projects jointly held the launching ceremony of the Project to conserve, restore and promote the historical value of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail (Phase 2).

Perspective of the project to preserve, restore and promote the historical value of the Ho Chi Minh sea trail (phase 2).

The project to preserve, restore and promote the historical value of the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail (phase 2) is located in Thanh Phong commune, Thanh Hai, Thanh Phu district with a total land area of ​​104,245m2 ^, including ^103,528m2 in the Con Bung area and ^717m2 in the Khau Bang estuary area. Restore and build new main items such as: Sea-facing gate, fence gate, central memorial, rest stop, exhibition house, reliefs, the total expected investment of the project is 110 billion VND (Hanoi People's Committee supports 100 billion VND and the rest is the local budget).

At the project launch, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Ngoc Tam   has made a statement emphasize   The historical significance of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh's strategic and wise decision to establish the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail, with many ports in provinces such as Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau and Ba Ria - Vung Tau. The historic revolutionary trains docked in Ben Tre province, contributing to many resounding victories, great victories of the resistance war against the US to save the country, liberate the South, unify the country, in the cause of building and defending the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland.

4. Groundbreaking ceremony of the Bung Lac Dia historical and cultural revolutionary relic site and the launching ceremony of the project to restore and embellish the architectural and artistic relic of Phu Le Communal House

On April 23, 2025, in Phu Le commune, Ba Tri district, the Provincial People's Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bung Lac Dia revolutionary historical and cultural relic site and the launching ceremony of the project to restore and embellish the Phu Le Communal House architectural and artistic relic.

Perspective of Lac Dia historical and cultural revolutionary relic site. Photo provided by the investor

The Lac Dia historical and cultural revolutionary relic project was approved by the Provincial People's Committee in Decision No. 3020, dated December 25, 2023. The Lac Dia historical and cultural revolutionary relic project is located in Phu Khuong hamlet, Phu Le commune, Ba Tri district. In terms of investment scale, the relic site has a total area of ​​about 130,113 ^m2 , divided into functional areas such as the central area, entertainment area, recreation area, restoration area, and resort area. Divided into 29 items. The total investment of the project is 89,983 billion VND, from the local budget.

The project to restore and embellish the architectural relic of Phu Le Communal House is invested by the Provincial People's Committee. The project has a total investment of 30 billion VND, from the budget in the medium-term public investment plan for the period 2021-2025. The restoration and embellishment of the architectural relic of Phu Le Communal House aims to preserve as much of the original elements of the relic as possible; accurately restore the elements that have been missing or lost during the existence of the relic; return the relic to its original shape; increase the sustainability of the relic... The project is in the stage of completing the dossier, expected to start construction in the fourth quarter of 2025. Phu Le Communal House was recognized as a National Architectural and Artistic Relic in 1993.

Perspective of Phu Le Communal House. Photo provided by the investor

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi said: "The Lac Dia historical and cultural revolutionary relic site is of great significance to the economic, cultural and social development of the province. When the project is completed and put into use, together with other relics such as Phu Le Communal House architectural and artistic relic; Nguyen Ngoc Thang Communal House architectural and artistic relic; Nguyen Van Trac House relic; Nguyen Dinh Chieu Tomb and Memorial Site relic... will contribute to making the system of cultural and commemorative destinations combined with sightseeing and tourism in the province increasingly complete and develop. Thereby, attracting more visitors and tourists to the source, helping the local economy develop, improving the material and spiritual life of the people".

Ms. Pham Thi My Hanh - a bilingual freelance MC and singer said: “I am 23 years old this year, I feel very lucky to be born in peacetime. As a MC and singer, I have participated in many recent events of the province in the series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). In the celebration atmosphere, I feel proud and grateful to the previous generation who worked very hard and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation, thanks to which our generation today can live in peace. This feeling urges me to contribute more to my homeland, by doing my job well through songs and singing to serve the homeland, through programs that are hosted in a meticulous and energetic manner”.

5. Inauguration of the project to upgrade and reinforce the Tam Hiep sandbank embankment against landslides

On April 26, 2025, the Management Board of Investment Projects for Construction of Agricultural Works and Rural Development coordinated with the People's Committee of Binh Dai District to organize the inauguration ceremony of the Project to Upgrade and Reinforce the Anti-Landslide Dike of Tam Hiep Islet, Binh Dai District.

Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Tran Thanh Lam, Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi and leaders of departments, branches, and localities cut the ribbon to inaugurate the project to upgrade and reinforce the Tam Hiep sandbank to prevent landslides.

The project to upgrade and prevent landslides on the Tam Hiep islet dike has a total length of more than 20km; the cost is about 325 billion VND. The completion of the dike helps prevent riverbank landslides, prevent high tides, proactively prevent salinity, store fresh water, regulate water to facilitate production, contribute to minimizing damage caused by natural disasters and protect people's lives, stabilizing the economy of more than 3,000 households in the area. In addition, the reinforcement and upgrading helps protect about 565 hectares of agricultural land, mainly longan and coconut gardens, creating conditions for the transition to livelihood models that adapt to climate change.

6. Opening of the access road to Rach Mieu 2 Bridge

On the morning of April 27, 2025, at the intersection of National Highway 57B with the service road and the main road of Rach Mieu 2 bridge in Chau Thanh town (formerly An Khanh commune), Chau Thanh district, the opening ceremony of the service road to Rach Mieu 2 bridge took place.

Delegates performed the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the access road to Rach Mieu 2 Bridge .

The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Access Road Project includes the right and left access roads with a total length of 18.1km, 8m wide roadbed, 7m wide road surface, designed speed of 40km/h, designed axle load of 10 tons, bridges on the route include: Ba Lai, Tam Son, Song Ma. The total investment of the project is 1,158 billion VND, invested by the central budget supported by the Socio-economic Recovery and Development Program and local counterpart budget.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Canh spoke at the opening ceremony: "Along with the construction project of Rach Mieu 2 Bridge invested by the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction) which was completed on April 19, 2025, the access road to Rach Mieu 2 Bridge is identified as one of the key projects of Ben Tre province in the period of 2021 - 2025, a highlight to continue to fully exploit the potential for socio-economic development of the province... The opening ceremony of the access road to Rach Mieu 2 Bridge marks an important link in the construction process of the project, creating a premise for completing the entire investment project to build Rach Mieu 2 Bridge connecting Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces before September 2, 2025".

The delegation's convoy moved on Ba Lai bridge, part of the access road to Rach Mieu 2 bridge.

“The construction and inauguration of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Access Road project today has made us very excited. Because we have always lived in a rural area, now that the project has passed, our houses are on the road. On the other hand, people's travel is easier, smoother, and more comfortable than before" - Huynh Kim Sang, a resident of An Khanh commune (currently Chau Thanh town, Chau Thanh district).

7. Technical energization of 3 transformer stations and 110kV lines

On April 29, 2025, Southern Power Corporation coordinated with the Provincial People's Committee to organize the technical energization ceremony of the following projects: An Hiep 110kV Transformer Station and Ben Tre - An Hiep 110kV Line; Giao Long - Phu Thuan 110kV Line; Phu Thuan 110kV Station.

Pulling the 110kV Giao Long - Phu Thuan line, across the An Hoa river.

General Director of Southern Power Corporation Nguyen Phuoc Duc spoke at the ceremony: “In the 2020-2025 period, Southern Power Corporation will invest over VND 2,260 billion to develop the power grid in Ben Tre. In the 2020-2024 period, VND 1,012 billion has been invested; by 2025, Southern Power Corporation will have invested the remaining approximately VND 1,000 billion for power projects in the province...”.

In the exciting atmosphere of the energization ceremony, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Truc Son emphasized: "The completion and technical energization of the 3 projects will transmit enough electricity for local socio-economic development, solving the problem of supplying electricity for high-tech marine shrimp farming; supplying electricity to existing industrial parks and clusters, industrial parks and clusters that have been planned in the coming period. Especially, releasing the capacity of renewable energy sources for existing wind power plants in Ba Tri, Binh Dai and Thanh Phu districts. Contributing to the successful implementation of the resolution in 2025, which is the last year to complete the targets of the Resolution of the 11th Provincial Party Congress, term 2020-2025 and prepare for the next term".

Delegates pressed the start button for the 110KV transformer station and power line projects to be energized.

Present at a number of groundbreaking and inauguration events in the province on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, former Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Van Ngau excitedly shared: “The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the reunification of the country has brought me great excitement. Because, if you look at the province after the liberation, our province was too poor due to the destruction of the war, there was no infrastructure. And today, 50 years later, Ben Tre province has developed very well, the infrastructure, the traffic connection, creating conditions for the province to develop the economy. Social culture, national security and defense continue to be maintained... From there, it has brought about great, meaningful, practical achievements, changing the face of the homeland, the lives of people from rural to urban areas for the better. Bringing excitement and trust of the people towards our Party and State”.

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