Dien Bien (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Hasaid that the newly approved master plan for the northwestern 💞province of Dien Bienwill create a solid foundation for its development while he handed over the approval decision to local authorities at a ceremony on March 17.

Ha asked the local authorities to prioritise resourcesto invest in infrastructure projects for regional and global connection,creating a connection axis between Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countriesand China. The province must concentrate on developing traffic connectionsystems, connecting energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, health care,and education, he said, urging the province to implement mechanisms and regulations toattract large investors, citing Dien Bien's numerous advantages in tourismdevelopment. To produce distinctive, high-value agricultural goods, theprovince must continue to highlight its agricultural strengths and soiladvantages, focus on theforestry industry, and expand afforestation. According to him, Dien Bien also benefits from hydropower, solarenergy, and wind energy - renewable energy sources that require consideration,funding, and utilisation. After the master plan was announced, the official urged the province tostep up investment promotion activities and ask for help from scientists and investors to ensure the area develops diversely andsustainably. He said the province needs to promote the digital economy, ITapplication, and administrative procedure reforms in all fields. According to its master plan for the 2021-2030 period with avision towards 2050, Dien Bien strives to become a tourism and service hub ofthe northern midlands and mountainous region by 2030. The plan states that by 2030, Dien will become a provincewith a medium level of development, focusing on high-tech, high-qualityforestry and agriculture, as well as processing and tourism. The master plan places a significantemphasis on the digital economy. The area will rise to prominence internationally and serve as ahub for historical, cultural, and ecological tourism in the country, accordingto the plan. The province outlines specific goals including exceeding 10.51%of the annual economic growth rate for the 2021–30 period. By 2030, the average per capita GRDP is expected to surpass 113 million VND (4,570 USD). Over 2.65 million tourists are expected to visit the province in2030. The province has chosen three innovations: refining rules andregulations to boost productivity; completing the socioeconomic infrastructuresystem in a timely and contemporary manner, emphasising transportationinfrastructure investments to spur innovation and development; and applyingscience and technology, strengthening innovation for human resourcedevelopment. It identifies a driving economic axis along Highway 279, theDien Bien – Son La – Hanoi expressway, associated with Dien Bien airport. It isconsidered the main and important driving force of the entire region. The province will develop an economic axis along NationalHighway 12, National Highway 6 and National Highway 4H, connecting with itswestern part. Dien Bien identifies four growth poles namely Dien Bien Phu city,Muong Lay township, Tuan Giao town, and Muong Nhe town./.