Over the past 70 years, Hanoi has gone through many milestones and today Hanoi is developing rapidly and sustainably, striving to fulfill the goal of building the capital Hanoi "Cultured - Civilized - Modern".
Highlighting the spirit of the Heroic Capital
After the glorious Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954), on October 10, 1954, the capital Hanoi was liberated, returning to its central position and the political nerve center of the whole country. Following Uncle Ho's teachings, the Party Committee, government and people of the capital have made constant efforts, set an example, and taken the lead to make the capital increasingly developed.
Immediately after the liberation days, together with the people of the whole North, Hanoi successively carried out revolutionary tasks: Economic restoration (1954 - 1957), socialist transformation (1958 - 1960); implementing the first 5-year plan (1960 - 1965). By 1965, Hanoi had become a major industrial center of the North, the appearance of the capital had many positive changes, initially developing the socio-economy, building technical infrastructure, developing the labor emulation movement more and more deeply, making every effort to support human and material resources for the South in the resistance war against the US.
During the period 1965 - 1968 and 1968 - 1972, the army and people of Hanoi fought bravely and steadfastly, winning two destructive wars of the US imperialists, while supporting the southern front. During that period, Hanoi had to confront and defeat the strategic raid by B52 aircraft in 12 days and nights at the end of 1972, creating the miracle of "Dien Bien Phu in the air", praised by the world as "The capital of conscience and human dignity".
Under the leadership of the Party Central Committee and Uncle Ho; then implementing Uncle Ho's Testament, the Party Committee and the People of Hanoi have made many new achievements, initially building the socialist capital, and at the same time making great efforts to support the revolution in the South with the motto "not a pound of rice is missing, not a soldier is missing". Two movements initiated from Hanoi have become fierce waves throughout the country, creating miraculous strength, mobilizing highly the contribution to the cause of fighting against the US to save the country, namely the youth movement "Three ready" and the women's movement "Three capable". Hundreds of thousands of children of the capital have joined the army to fight on all battlefields. Just counting the human resources alone, Hanoi has had more than 11,000 outstanding children who heroically sacrificed for the cause of completely liberating the South, contributing to unifying the country.
During the period of 1975 - 1985, the whole country and Hanoi fell into a serious socio-economic crisis. The highly centralized planning mechanism associated with the subsidy regime, which was suitable for the war period, was no longer suitable. In that context, the Hanoi Party Committee boldly innovated its thinking and working style, both taking care of leading the resolution of urgent tasks at hand and directing the revision and exploration of new mechanisms and policies to overcome the stagnation, creating the premise for Hanoi to make a breakthrough in socio-economic development.
Starting from the 10th Party Congress of the City (August 1986), the City Party Committee, together with the entire Party, entered a period of innovation, building, developing, and perfecting a new economic mechanism, gradually bringing Hanoi out of the socio-economic crisis, promoting the cause of industrialization and modernization in the direction of socialism in order to effectively implement the Resolution of the 10th Party Congress and subsequent Congress resolutions.
Through the ups and downs of history, the capital Hanoi today has always maintained its role as the economic, political and cultural center of the whole country. In particular, in the cause of innovation, Hanoi is changing every day, moving towards a modern, civilized and happy city. From 1986 to now, Hanoi has taken the lead with the country in carrying out the innovation initiated and led by our Party. The achievements gained over 40 years of innovation strongly affirm the growth of the Heroic Capital.
Innovation and strong development
The remarkable development of Hanoi is a testament to the efforts of the Party, the Government and the People, so that the Capital can increasingly develop and modernize while still maintaining its thousand-year-old cultural identity. The titles of “Heroic Capital”, “City for Peace”, “Creative City” are favorable opportunities for Hanoi to position its brand and promote its image in all fields.
From a small area and population (152.2 km² with 437,000 people), Hanoi today has the stature of a large urban area with a total area of nearly 3,400 km², 30 administrative units of districts, towns and cities; ranked 2nd in the country in terms of population and GRDP scale, ranked 8th in GRDP per capita (average income of people is 150 million VND/person/year). The capital's economy has continuously grown, labor productivity has increased, reaching an average of over 7%/year. By the end of 2023, the poverty rate in the city has decreased to 0.03%; the near-poor household rate is 0.7%.
Hanoi is not only the capital, the political and administrative center of the country, but also a major center of culture, education and training, science and technology, economics and international exchange. Up to now, Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with 61 capitals and cities of other countries; has economic and trade relations with nearly 200 countries and territories...
In recent years, Hanoi has undergone a major change in its urban and rural appearance. Many new civilized and modern urban area projects have been and are being formed, creating a new urban space and appearance for the capital. Many belt roads, radial axes, highways, spacious boulevards, and graceful bridges across the Red River have gradually formed a synchronous and closed transportation system.
The capital Hanoi is also the place where the traditional values of the whole nation converge and crystallize. Through each period, Hanoi has always been entrusted with the trust and hope of people from all over the country. Today, as the national political and administrative center, a major center of culture, science, education, economy and international transactions, Hanoi always identifies its responsibility to cooperate with provinces and cities in key economic regions and localities nationwide to better exploit the potential and strengths of each locality, creating a combined strength, promoting the cause of socio-economic development of each locality and the whole country. Many cooperation agreements have been signed, many cooperation activities between Hanoi and provinces and cities have been implemented, achieving encouraging results. The spirit of "Hanoi for the whole country, with the whole country" has shone and crystallized into sustainable values, continuing to make Thang Long - Hanoi stand out with its special qualities: Culture, Heroism, Peace, Friendship!
In the coming time, Hanoi plans to effectively implement the Hanoi Capital Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050; the project to adjust the general planning for the construction of the capital until 2045, with a vision to 2065. These two plans will help shape the space, urban management, investment, and urban development of Hanoi in the future...
Accelerate the progress of elevated transport projects, underground and above-ground urban railways, underground works associated with the ability to synchronously connect between types of public passenger transport. Complete and put into operation Ring Road 4 - Capital Region, thereby contributing to enhancing connectivity, creating momentum, spreading effects between regions, promoting socio-economic development; prepare for the implementation of Ring Road 5 before 2027. Invest in, build and develop urban areas, complete the capital's development structure model. Strive to have 3 to 5 districts develop into districts by 2025; by 2030, have 1 to 2 more districts develop into districts.
At the same time, aiming for the goals, by 2030, Hanoi will be a "Cultured - Civilized - Modern" city, where the cultural quintessence of the country and the world converges; a leading center in research, innovation, application and transfer of new science and technology; a center and driving force for the development of the Red River Delta, the key economic region of the North and the whole country; a large financial economic center, a growth pole with a leading role in the country's economy, with influence in the region, based on the green development model and circular economy, digital economy and sharing economy; truly a large, typical, leading center in the country in high-quality education and training, on par with the region and the world.
The 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024) is an opportunity for us to look back on a glorious historical journey, the steps of growth and development, the memorable milestones, to be more proud and responsible for Hanoi; join hands and contribute to help the Capital overcome all difficulties and challenges, successfully implement Resolution No. 15 - NQ/TW dated May 5, 2022 of the Politburo on the direction of development of the Capital Hanoi to 2030, with a vision to 2045, creating many new marks, together with the whole country firmly on the path of innovation, integration and development.
Memorable milestones
Over the past 70 years, many memorable milestones have been created throughout the development process of the Capital, highlighting the spirit of the Civilized and Heroic Capital.
On July 16, 1999, Hanoi was honored by UNESCO as a "City for Peace", this is the international community's recognition of the positive contributions of the capital Hanoi in the struggle for peace as well as in the development cause; a dynamic city but still preserving Vietnamese traditions, rising with a strong momentum worthy of being the national political and administrative center, becoming a major center of culture, science, education, economy and international transactions. After 25 years since receiving the title "City for Peace", up to now, the Party Committee, government and people of the capital have strived continuously, continued to build, continued to develop, together towards a peaceful world, a solid foundation for future development. The image of Hanoi as a "safe - friendly" destination is increasingly introduced, widely promoted and highly appreciated by international organizations.
In 2000, the President awarded Hanoi the title of “Heroic Capital” for its great contributions to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. Talking about Hanoi means talking about the Capital of Culture and Heroism, sacredness and magnanimity, faith and hope, the City for peace, elegance, civilization and modernity. Hanoi always pays special attention to preserving and promoting its cultural characteristics, its own unique features, boosting economic development, maintaining security and order, worthy of being the political and cultural center of the whole country.
On May 29, 2008, the 12th National Assembly issued Resolution No. 15/2008/NQ-QH12 on adjusting the administrative boundaries of Hanoi City and a number of related provinces - officially effective from August 1, 2023. The expansion of administrative boundaries is an important change, a construction of historical significance, creating open space, implementing a development vision of new stature, new opportunities and a new look for the Capital. The Capital's economy is holding the leading position, maintaining the development momentum of the Northern Key Economic Region, playing an important role in the national economy. Urban development, people's lives are increasingly improved. The past 15 years are also a solid foundation for larger plans in the future.
In 2010, Hanoi organized the Grand Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi, continuing to affirm the noble qualities and fine traditions: Culture, Heroism, Peace, Friendship of the Capital Hanoi. The Capital is shining with a new posture, new appearance, new vitality and very specific achievements of the process of innovation, integration, and development, so that everyone loves and is proud of Hanoi even more.
On October 30, 2019, UNESCO recognized Hanoi as an official member of the Creative Cities Network. Over the past 4 years, the goal of using cultural resources and cultural creativity as the foundation for sustainable urban development has gradually been realized. Hanoi is gradually promoting the combined strength of resources, especially exploiting and promoting cultural and human resources, transforming those resources into cultural soft power, promoting the inheritance and development of the capital's creative cultural flow. A series of initiatives that Hanoi committed to when joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network have been and are being implemented such as: pedestrian street spaces, cultural and craft creative spaces have been expanded; creative exhibitions and displays; cultural festivals, creative design festivals are organized...
Hanoi is also one of the few capitals in the world with a history and cultural tradition of more than a thousand years old and is known as the "Heritage City", a place where culture and civilization converge and spread, a place with a rich cultural sediment with the largest number of heritages in the country with a system of scenic spots, rich historical relics, unique tangible and intangible cultural heritages with 5,922 inventoried relics; 1,350 craft villages, nearly 1,700 folk festivals, 1,793 intangible cultural heritages.
Nguyen Minh
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