Focus on overcoming "bottlenecks" for Hai Phong city to develop strongly according to Resolution No. 45 of the Politburo

At the review conference, Central Committee member and Secretary of the Hai Phong City Party Committee Le Tien Chau affirmed that Resolution No. 45 of the Politburo has supplemented more favorable and robust mechanisms and policies, realizing the goal of Hai Phong leading the country in industrialization and modernization, and being a driving force for development in the Northern region.

According to Deputy Head of the Central Economic Committee Nguyen Hong Son, after 5 years of implementing Resolution 45, many plans, programs, and projects have been issued; many resources have been allocated for implementation, especially in key areas, to create favorable conditions for the development of Hai Phong city. In particular, Hai Phong city has affirmed its role as a major socio-economic center of the Red River Delta region and the whole country; the city's socio-economic development has achieved many impressive results and is a bright spot in the overall picture of the country.

Deputy Head of the Central Economic Committee Nguyen Hong Son delivered a speech at the review conference.

Representatives from central ministries and agencies, as well as experts, all share the same opinion: despite the general difficulties, Hai Phong city has strived to implement Resolution No. 45 with many important and significant achievements...

Over the past five years, Hai Phong's economic scale has continuously expanded, maintaining its position as the second largest economy in the Red River Delta region, after Hanoi; its per capita GRDP in 2023 reached over US$7,800, 1.83 times higher than in 2018 and 1.87 times higher than the national average, ranking second among the five centrally-governed cities; total state budget revenue in the area during the 2019-2023 period grew at an average rate of 6.96% per year, 1.88 times higher than the national average; it has consistently been among the leading localities in attracting FDI nationwide; and its road transport infrastructure has seen breakthrough developments…

The city of Hai Phong is implementing Resolution 45 of the Politburo with strong and breakthrough development.

In addition, the fields of culture, education, science and technology, and health have received attention, especially outstanding policies such as: tuition fee exemption for students from preschool to high school; development of social housing and housing for workers; and policies and benefits for war veterans and people in difficult circumstances, all of which are among the highest in the country.

Hai Phong strives to eliminate poverty according to the national multidimensional poverty standard by the end of 2024; prioritizes the construction of model new rural areas; and aims for 100% of communes to basically meet the criteria of model new rural communes by 2025…

Representatives from central ministries and agencies, as well as experts, also assessed that, according to the criteria of Resolution No. 45, some indicators of the city have not yet met expectations in the development roadmap…

Many industrial zones in Hai Phong are developing in the direction of a green economy.

Delegates pointed out difficulties, obstacles, and "bottlenecks," and proposed that Hai Phong city needs to coordinate with ministries and agencies in building, perfecting, and recommending to the Central Government amendments and additions to specific mechanisms and policies for the city's development in the coming period; focusing on mechanisms and policies for socio-economic development so that the city can continue to develop strongly as set out in Resolution No. 45 by the Politburo.

Many large domestic economic groups have invested in key economic sectors of Hai Phong city such as industry, transportation infrastructure, high-tech agriculture, tourism, education and training, and healthcare, including: Vingroup, Sungroup, Hai Phong Port Joint Stock Company, Hateco International Container Port Company Limited, and Saigon Newport Corporation Limited…

Many major investors have invested in developing Hai Phong seaport in a modern direction.

In addition, the city also needs to proactively research and evaluate mechanisms, policies, experiences, and best practices both domestically and internationally, especially those mechanisms and policies currently being applied in free trade zones around the world, in order to develop the Southern Coastal Economic Zone of the city along with the Project to establish a Free Trade Zone…

On the other hand, Hai Phong city also needs to quickly coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to finalize the urban government organization plan suitable to the characteristics of a type I city; breakthrough solutions for synchronized and modern transportation infrastructure connecting all five modes of transport; prioritizing the transportation infrastructure connecting with seaports to maximize the efficiency and capacity of Hai Phong's seaport system.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/tap-trung-khac-phuc-nhung-diem-nghen-de-thanh-pho-hai-phong-phat-trien-manh-me-theo-nghi-quyet-so-45-cua-bo-chinh-tri-post822408.html