Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision officially approving the Ho Chi Minh City ﷺMaster Plan for 2021–2030, with a vis🌊ion to 2050.
Accordingly, the southern economic hub aims for an average GRDP growth rate of 8.5 – 9.0% annually within the ten-year period. By 2030, its per capita GRDP at current prices is projected to reach 385 million – 405 million VND, equivalent to 14,800 – 15,400 USD.
Key economic targets include maintaining the service sector’s share of GRDP at above 60%, the industrial and construction sector around 27% (with manufacturing contributing 22%), and agro-forestry-fisheries approximately 0.4%. The digital economy, meanwhile, is expected to account for over 40% of GRDP.
The city population is estimated at 11 million by 2030 and 14.5 million by 2050. Labour productivity growth is targeted at 7% annually, with its human development index (HDI) exceeding 0.85.
Urbanisation is set to surpass 90% by 2030. Efforts will focus on doubling the city’s poverty threshold relative to the national standard and eradicating poverty based on national criteria by the decade’s end.
The plan notes the formation of concentrated agricultural zones and high-tech agricultural areas in HCM City's Northwest, Southwest, and Southern localities. It also includes the reforestation of some 200 hectares in Can Gio district’s protected forests and the development of a fisheries hub there to support deep processing and port operations.
The city plans to advance core industries such as design and manufacturing of electronic components, integrated circuits, flexible electronics, chips, advanced batteries, new materials, clean energy, and renewable energy, along with biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor materials production. Additionally, existing sectors, including footwear, apparel, and furniture, will undergo restructuring to increase value-added output.
Also poised to become a leading e-commerce hub in the southeastern region, HCM City plans to enhance retail channels while professionalising and digitising wholesale supply chains./.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has announced the 2024 salary report and plans for Tet (Lunar New Year) bonuses for workers.
Ho Chi Minh City kick-started its housing construction and repair programme in Can Thanh town, Can Gio district on December 31, aimed at eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in the city by April 30 next year.
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Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
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VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
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Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
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