City leaders during a survey of resettlement areas for the North-South high-speed railway project. Photo: Ngoc Minh.

Focus on infrastructure projects and drivers of development.

According to Resolution No. 17/NQ-HĐND dated March 31, 2026, the City People's Council has agreed on a list of 235 projects requiring land acquisition in 2026. This is a new group of projects, playing a crucial role in creating land reserves for development. Of these, 136 projects fall under the category of land acquisition by the State as stipulated in Article 79 of the 2024 Land Law. 99 projects will be implemented through a bidding process to select investors.

In addition, the City People's Council allowed the continued implementation of 496 projects and works that had been approved in previous resolutions but were not yet completed, and the land acquisition process continued according to plan. Thus, in total, there are more than 700 projects and works currently on the list for implementation in the city.

According to the Economic and Budget Committee of the City People's Council, all projects have received investment approval from competent authorities and are consistent with the land use plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.

Presenting the report on the verification of the City People's Committee's submission, the Head of the Economic and Budget Committee of the City People's Council, Tran Gia Cong, commented that the scale of this project list shows a strong determination to promote socio-economic development, but also places very high demands on management. It's not just about approving the list; the important thing is to organize effective implementation, avoid spreading resources too thinly, and ensure feasibility.

The approved DA list also demonstrates the city's clear direction in prioritizing infrastructure development and projects with a ripple effect.

Notably, the group of projects serving the North-South high-speed railway project includes resettlement areas and cemeteries in many localities. These projects play a particularly important role in land clearance, contributing to ensuring the progress of this key national project.

In addition, a series of other essential infrastructure projects are also being implemented, such as upgrading and repairing transportation routes; investing in the power system; developing tourist areas; exploiting construction materials, etc.

These projects are expected to lay the foundation for industrial, service, and urban development, while also enhancing regional connectivity.

According to the Party Central Committee member, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Khac Toan, current development needs require infrastructure to be one step ahead. Without proactively securing land and a synchronized infrastructure system, it will be very difficult to attract investment and create new growth drivers.

Forest conversion, pilot project implementation.

Along with land acquisition projects, the City People's Council issued Resolution No. 19/NQ-HĐND dated March 31, 2026, on the approval of changing the land use purpose of 10 projects, with a total area of ​​128,613 hectares. Of this, 59,616 hectares are forested land. The remaining area is non-forested land or other land related to the project scope.

Tran Gia Cong, Head of the Economic and Budget Committee of the City People's Council, presented the report on the review of proposals regarding the list of projects and works requiring land acquisition at the First Session of the 9th City People's Council.

The projects are being implemented across a wide area of ​​converted forest land, encompassing various sectors, including: resettlement infrastructure and cemeteries serving the North-South high-speed railway project; Phong Dien 220kV substation; mineral exploitation in the Mo Dieu mountain area; shrimp breeding area and other production projects.

According to the assessment of the Economic and Budget Committee of the City People's Council, these projects are consistent with the approved forest protection and development plan, land use plan, and other related plans.

According to Tran Gia Cong, Head of the Economic and Budget Committee of the City People's Council, changing the land use purpose of forests is necessary for development, but it needs to be strictly controlled. In particular, attention should be paid to the area of ​​natural forests, which, although not large, must be strictly managed according to regulations.

Besides large-scale projects, the City People's Council also approved Resolution No. 18/NQ-HĐND dated March 31, 2026, on the list of land areas for pilot projects under Resolution 171/2024/QH15 of the National Assembly . Accordingly, one land area of ​​approximately 3.205 hectares was selected for the pilot project: the commercial housing project on Su Van Hanh Street, with a total estimated investment of approximately 600 billion VND.

In reality, land clearance, investment procedures, and capital allocation remain areas prone to obstacles, affecting the progress of project implementation. Therefore, given the large number of projects, it is necessary to prioritize and concentrate resources on key projects, avoiding a scattered approach. Simultaneously, preparation from planning and land acquisition to resettlement needs to be carried out synchronously and rigorously. The adoption of resolutions demonstrates the city's determination to develop, but their effectiveness depends on the capacity for implementation and ensuring timely progress. Therefore, the City People's Council requests the City People's Committee to direct relevant departments, agencies, and localities to review, allocate resources, and organize the implementation of projects to ensure they are completed on schedule and in accordance with the law.

Text and photos: Le Tho

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