On the afternoon of February 8, in Tam Ky city, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the working delegation worked with the Standing Committee of the Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee on the socio-economic situation, the results of implementing the Prime Minister's instructions during his working trip to Quang Nam in 2022, directions and tasks for 2025, resolving the province's proposals and recommendations, and removing difficulties and obstacles.
Also attending were Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Transport Tran Hong Minh, Secretary of Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, leaders of ministries, central agencies and Quang Nam province.
Earlier, on the same morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered flowers and incense at the Quang Nam Province Martyrs' Cemetery, the Monument to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers (Tam Phu Commune, Tam Ky City) and visited Heroic Vietnamese Mother Nguyen Thi Thoai in Nui Thanh District.
After that, the delegation visited and surveyed a number of key economic establishments and large enterprises of the province, including Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, Chu Lai seaport, Chu Lai airport, factories of Truong Hai Group Joint Stock Company (THACO), and HS Hyosung Group.
Rich in potential, strengths and much "room" for development
Reports and opinions at the meeting assessed that Quang Nam has many potentials and advantages for development, with an area of nearly 10,600 km² (6th in the country); a population of over 1.5 million people (20th in the country), including 37 ethnic groups.
The climate, weather and soil are very favorable (average temperature is about 250C and there is no big difference between the months of the year). The province has a "prime" geographical position, in the North-South direction, located in the center of the key economic region of the Central region; in the East-West direction, it borders both the East Sea and Laos (with a border of over 157 km with Laos; 125 km long coastline).
Quang Nam is the homeland of many heroes and patriots; it has a fairly abundant labor force of over 838,000 people (accounting for 55% of the population).
The province has a relatively synchronous transport infrastructure system: Roads have National Highway 1A, coastal roads, Da Nang - Quang Ngai Expressway...; air routes have Chu Lai Airport and are near Da Nang International Airport; sea routes have Dung Quat deep-water ports, Ky Ha and are close to Tien Sa port; river routes have 3 major rivers: Vu Gia, Thu Bon and Tam Ky; the North - South high-speed railway is expected to arrange Chu Lai Cargo Station.
Regarding industry, there is Chu Lai Open Economic Zone - the first coastal economic zone of Vietnam; industrial zones such as Dien Nam-Dien Ngoc, Tam Thang, Dong Que Son...
Regarding agriculture and marine economy, there is Ngoc Linh Ginseng - considered a "national treasure" of Vietnam; many areas of land for growing rice, fruit trees, clean vegetables, developing high-tech agriculture; an exclusive economic zone of more than 40,000 km2.
Regarding tourism, there are many tourism resources of global value such as World Cultural Heritage (Hoi An ancient town, My Son Temple); Cu Lao Cham World Biosphere Reserve; many natural landscapes (beautiful beaches, large lakes, poetic mountains and forests).
Regarding energy, large-capacity hydropower plants such as Song Tranh 2, A Vuong...; gas power potential from the "Blue Whale" mine and offshore wind power...
Quang Nam is a land of "spiritual land and talented people", revolutionary and heroic, rich in historical traditions, culture and identity; rich in potential, strengths and much "room" for development.
Regarding socio-economic development results , in 2024, GRDP growth will begin to recover well, from a decrease of 8.25% in 2023 to an increase of 7.1% in 2024; the economic structure will shift positively (the proportion of industry-construction and services accounts for 68.3%).
State budget revenue achieved positive results. Total budget revenue in the area in 2024 reached 27.6 trillion, an increase of 10.1% compared to 2023.
Attracting investment creates growth momentum. According to data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, up to now, the province has 241 valid FDI projects with a total investment capital of over 6.45 billion USD, ranking 20th in the country; mainly focusing on the processing and manufacturing industry.
Tourism is a bright spot. In 2024, it will attract 8 million visitors, including 5.5 million international visitors, accounting for nearly 31.3% of international visitors to Vietnam, bringing economic value and promoting the country and people of Quang Nam in particular and Vietnam in general.
Social security is ensured; people's lives are improved (poverty rate reduced by over 1%; GRDP per capita in 2024 reaches over 84 million VND, an increase of 10 million VND compared to 2023). Actively implement the Movement to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses in 2025 with creative methods (such as auctioning Ngoc Linh ginseng to support the elimination of temporary houses); to date, 60% of the plan has been completed.
Political security and social order and safety were maintained; the fields of culture, health, education, labor, etc. were focused on. The work of building the Party and the political system was carried out with high determination and great effort; the leadership capacity of Party committees and the direction and administration of authorities at all levels were improved.
In the first month of 2025, Quang Nam's socio-economic situation continued to achieve positive results in many fields . The province set a growth target of 10% in 2025, creating a new momentum.
The province has well organized the Lunar New Year 2025 in a joyful, warm, friendly, healthy, safe and economical atmosphere; everyone and every family has a solemn and meaningful Tet and celebration of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Quang Nam continues to attract tourists well (in the first month of the year, it attracted 655,000 arrivals, including 530,000 international arrivals). Resolutely directing the work of reorganizing and streamlining the apparatus in accordance with the spirit of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW. Actively and proactively preparing for the 23rd Provincial Party Congress, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
The report of Quang Nam province and the opinions of the delegates also stated some orientations such as continuing to build the Southeast region of the province into a chain of urban areas - service centers, tourism - clean industry - high-tech agriculture.
Focus on developing industry to become a driving force, creating a breakthrough in economic growth. Promote the development of Chu Lai Open Economic Zone and supporting industries to serve key industries (automobiles, mechanical engineering, textiles, footwear, chemicals, etc.). Develop marine economy, seaports, and airports in conjunction with the development of logistics services.
Along with that, continue to identify tourism and services as key economic sectors. Build a chain of cultural and ecological tourism based on the two world heritages of My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town as the center to spread and connect with tourist destinations of Quang Nam (such as Cu Lao Cham, Phu Ninh Lake), of the country (such as "Central Heritage Road"), towards regional and international connections. Complete the mechanism and policies for management and development of Ngoc Linh ginseng.
Promoting the tradition of pioneering, brave and resilient
In his concluding remarks, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh basically agreed with the reports and opinions at the meeting on the results and achievements of Quang Nam in recent times, especially economic growth, ensuring social security, developing infrastructure, encouraging businesses to do some things; exploiting the heritages of Hoi An and My Son; organizing Tet for the people, every family has Tet, every person has Tet...; contributing to the overall achievements and results of the whole country.
The Prime Minister also commended Truong Hai Group (THACO) for doing well the contents in the Prime Minister's conclusion at the working session with Quang Nam in 2022.
Sharing some concerns and worries about exploiting the province's unique potential, outstanding opportunities, and competitive advantages, the Prime Minister said that Quang Nam needs to further promote the human resources of heroic and revolutionary Quang Nam, upholding the glorious historical tradition of "brave and resilient, leading the way in defeating the US" to take the lead in economic development today.
Along with that, the province has a relatively complete transportation infrastructure of all types but has not yet exploited it to its maximum efficiency. There is still a shortage of high-quality human resources. The western mountainous region of the province is still facing difficulties.
Some important indicators of business environment assessment are not ranked high. Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) is out of the 30 best provinces and cities in Vietnam in 2023; Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) is ranked 56/63; Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index is ranked 48/63.
Social order and security, drug crimes, traffic accidents... still have potential complications.
Analyzing some lessons learned , the Prime Minister emphasized that Quang Nam cadres must be attached, "live and die" with Quang Nam, promote solidarity and unity, stick to the land and people to lead, direct, work, serve the people and serve businesses.
At the same time, promote decentralization and delegation of power along with resource allocation, improve implementation capacity and strengthen supervision and inspection; be persistent, steadfast, far-sighted, think deeply and do big things, have a focus and key points, do not spread resources, do each task properly and complete each task.
The Prime Minister also noted that people are the center, the subject, the resource and the driving force of development, and people and businesses are the center in public administration services, in innovation, in poverty reduction, ensuring social security, protecting the environment and in resource mobilization.
Regarding some viewpoints , the Prime Minister requested to continue to thoroughly grasp and concretize the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, the resolutions and conclusions of the Politburo on the development of the North Central and Central Coast regions, and the Resolution of the 22nd Provincial Party Congress. Closely follow the guidelines and policies of the Party and State and the leadership and direction of the Politburo, the National Assembly, the Government and the Prime Minister.
Be more aware of the role, position, potential and importance of the province. Strongly promote the spirit of self-reliance, self-improvement, tradition of solidarity, dynamism, creativity, effectively mobilize all resources; effectively utilize all potential differences, comparative advantages, outstanding opportunities, and rise strongly with endogenous strength.
Stick to reality, start from reality, respect reality, take reality as a measure; focus on summarizing, concluding, drawing good experiences, valuable lessons, effective ways to continue promoting, replicating, creating high spreading power.
Thinking must be mature, ideology must be clear, determination must be high, efforts must be great, actions must be drastic and effective, the more pressure, the more effort must be made, strive to achieve the best results, successfully carry out the tasks of 2025 and the 2021-2025 Plan.
Building a system of administrative agencies that are united, honest, active, effective, and take people and businesses as the center of service. Building a team of professional, civilized, modern, clean, dedicated officials and civil servants to serve the people.
Economic growth in 2025 must reach at least 10%
Specifying 10 groups of solutions and key tasks, the Prime Minister requested Quang Nam to strive to successfully complete the goals and tasks set for 2025 and the 2021-2025 period, striving for the province's economic growth to reach at least 10% for the whole year.
To do so, local businesses, related sectors, districts and cities must be determined and make efforts to achieve specific assigned targets; develop key areas such as industry, energy, trade, logistics, tourism and services; and promote diversification of markets, products and supply chains.
Renewing traditional growth drivers (investment, export, consumption) and effectively exploiting new growth drivers such as digital economy, green economy, circular economy, sharing economy, knowledge economy, creative economy, night economy... and emerging industries and fields such as semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence, development of cultural industry, entertainment industry.
Restructuring the economy towards industry and services, developing based on science, technology and innovation, focusing on building large databases, and promoting the implementation of Project 06.
Urgently issue and effectively implement the province's Action Plan to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo and the Government's Action Program on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
Promote three strategic breakthroughs in institutions, infrastructure, and human resources; review and remove institutional obstacles with the view that this is the "breakthrough of breakthroughs"; continue to promote the development of strategic transport infrastructure, social infrastructure, healthcare, education, and sports; and train high-quality human resources.
Review and mobilize all resources for development; improve the efficiency of attracting and using investment capital (especially FDI capital and the public-private partnership form PPP).
The Prime Minister suggested that Quang Nam should use the coastal road as a new development corridor. The planning of the eastern part of the coastal road must reserve land for service development, production and business, and industrial and urban development on the western side of the road. Urban areas and real estate should be as close to the mountains as possible.
The Prime Minister also requested the province to vigorously implement the emulation movement "Join hands to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide by 2025"; carry out well the program of developing and building social housing. Focus on ensuring social security for people in remote, border, island and ethnic minority areas.
At the same time, strengthen national defense and security, maintain political stability, order and social safety; protect the environment, develop rapidly but sustainably. Organize well the country's major holidays and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Quang Nam's liberation (March 24, 1975 - March 24, 2025).
Attach importance to the work of building a clean and strong Party and political system; continue to improve the leadership capacity and fighting strength of Party organizations and Party members in conjunction with the good organization of Party Congresses at all levels in terms of personnel, policies and security assurance.
Focus on building a streamlined, efficient, effective and efficient apparatus in accordance with the spirit of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, completing the arrangement and streamlining of the apparatus in February, associated with streamlining the payroll, restructuring and improving the quality of the staff, civil servants and public employees.
Construction of Chu Lai airport level 4F
Also at the meeting, leaders of ministries and branches responded and the Prime Minister gave specific opinions on Quang Nam's proposals and recommendations to completely resolve issues and problems related to the socialization of investment and exploitation of Chu Lai airport associated with the Tam Quang duty-free zone; preserving and promoting the value of the world heritages of Hoi An and My Son; developing the Chu Lai open economic zone into a national center for supporting industries for automobiles and multi-purpose mechanics; investing in Cua Lo channel for 50,000-ton ships and planning a container logistics center at Chu Lai port; investing in and upgrading national highways 14D and 14B; adjusting the planning of the Da Nang university urban area...
The Prime Minister stated that Chu Lai airport has a very strategic and important location, is a distinct potential, outstanding opportunity, and competitive advantage of the province, and must build a 4F Chu Lai airport (the highest level in the hierarchy of the International Civil Aviation Organization) and plan, develop urban airports, and develop airport ecosystems. The Prime Minister assigned Quang Nam province as the competent authority to call for investors, coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to resolve difficulties and problems. If it is beyond the authority, it must report to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, complete procedures in the first 6 months of 2025, and complete investment and construction of this airport for dual-use exploitation within 2 years.
Stating that in the future, the province must actively participate with localities in implementing high-speed railway projects, while also studying the opening of a highway to the border with Laos, the Prime Minister also approved the proposal to invest in Cua Lo channel for 50,000-ton ships and plan the Chu Lai logistics center, requesting the province to complete the procedures so that by June 2027, this center must be completed.
Central ministries and branches must join hands and unanimously handle difficulties, promote the strengths and traditions of Quang Nam, "don't say no, don't say difficult, don't say yes but don't do". The Ministry of Transport must immediately resolve procedures related to the investment in the Cua Lo waterway project in the spirit of ensuring substance, efficiency, for the common benefit, ensuring transparency, fighting negativity and corruption.
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