Ho Chi Minh City announces 12 outstanding milestones for 2025.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Ho Chi Minh City has selected and announced 12 outstanding milestones for 2025. These include the merger of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, the A50 Grand Ceremony, the First City Party Congress, and infrastructure breakthroughs.

Báo Dân trí•10/01/2026

On the morning of January 10th, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced 12 outstanding milestones for 2025, reflecting comprehensive events and results across the fields of politics , economics, society, culture, science, national defense, security, and foreign affairs.

The list of 12 outstanding achievements of Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 includes:

1. Merge Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau and implement a two-tiered local government model.

From July 1st, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will officially merge with the former Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces, simultaneously implementing a two-tiered local government model. This event expands development space, restructures urban governance and regional linkages, laying the foundation for a long-term development strategy.

General Secretary To Lam presents the decision to establish the new Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: Huu Khoa).

2. Millions of hearts turn towards the national celebration, commemorating 50 years of national reunification.

The series of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country became a large-scale national festival, attracting widespread public participation. The highlight was the parade and march on April 30, 2025, strongly spreading pride, emotion, and aspirations for the future.

3. The First Congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, term 2025-2030, a Congress of faith, vision, and action.

The Congress took place in the context of the city's recent merger, defining the vision, goals, and breakthrough programs for the new phase. The Congress unanimously agreed on a comprehensive development indicator system and quickly implemented the resolution into practice.

Ho Chi Minh City successfully organized the First Party Congress (Photo: Bao Quyen).

4. Proactively propose amendments to National Assembly resolutions, while simultaneously refining resolutions of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, creating momentum for development in the new phase.

Ho Chi Minh City proactively proposed amendments to the National Assembly's Resolution and promptly issued resolutions of the People's Council to perfect the legal framework. These new mechanisms create strong impetus for development, especially in investment, social welfare, and urban governance.

5. The people of Ho Chi Minh City actively respond to movements launched by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, effectively implementing social welfare activities and spreading the values of a compassionate city.

The movement launched by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has received active participation from the people through many practical programs. Social welfare activities have spread widely, affirming the beautiful spirit of compassion in the city named after President Ho Chi Minh.

6. Ho Chi Minh City's economy maintains positive growth momentum, creating a foundation for sustainable development.

In 2025, Ho Chi Minh City's economy will continue to play a leading role with positive GRDP growth and the largest economic scale in the country. The city will complete the targets for the 2021-2025 period, while also creating a foundation for a new growth cycle.

7. Inauguration and commencement of many key projects and works; especially the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ben Thanh - Can Gio high-speed railway line.

A series of infrastructure, healthcare, and urban renovation projects have been inaugurated, contributing to changing the city's appearance. In particular, the Ben Thanh - Can Gio high-speed railway line has commenced construction, opening up a direction for modern transportation development.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Ben Thanh - Can Gio high-speed railway line (Photo: Q. Huy).

8. Ho Chi Minh City's tourism sector is experiencing a strong breakthrough, gradually elevating its position on the international map.

Tourism in the city has recovered strongly, achieving high growth in both visitor numbers and revenue. Ho Chi Minh City has affirmed its position as a center for organizing events, a dynamic destination, and one with international competitiveness.

9. Ho Chi Minh City is promoting the development of science, technology, and innovation; and is a pioneer in implementing digital school and digital hospital models.

Ho Chi Minh City is promoting the development of science, technology, and innovation, forming a large-scale startup ecosystem. Digital transformation in education and healthcare is being widely implemented, bringing direct benefits to the people.

10. Cultural, sports, and media activities are vibrant and widespread; Ho Chi Minh City has been recognized by UNESCO as a "Creative City in the field of cinema".

Cultural, artistic, sporting, and journalistic activities are vibrant, contributing to the enrichment of social spiritual values. Ho Chi Minh City has become the first creative city in Southeast Asia in the field of cinema, recognized by UNESCO.

11. National defense and security have been maintained; the armed forces of Ho Chi Minh City have achieved many outstanding accomplishments and have been awarded many prestigious honors by the Party and the State.

The city's armed forces have ensured robust national defense, security, social safety, and the smooth running of major events. Many units and individuals have been awarded prestigious honors by the Party and the State.

12. Ho Chi Minh City's Foreign Relations in 2025: Elevating its position - Promoting cooperation - Spreading confidence.

Foreign affairs work has been comprehensively implemented, with many large-scale international activities and events. Ho Chi Minh City has expanded its cooperation network, affirming its pioneering role in integration and diplomacy serving development.

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