Establishment of Hue city under central authority from 2025

The National Assembly passed a resolution to establish Hue city under the central government from 2025 on the basis of the entire natural area and population size of Thua Thien Hue province at present.

The National Assembly voted to pass the Resolution to establish Hue city under the Central Government. (Photo: DUY LINH)

On the morning of November 30, with 458/461 delegates participating in the vote in favor (equal to 95.62% of the total number of National Assembly delegates), the National Assembly passed the Resolution to establish Hue city under the Central Government.

National Assembly resolution to establish Hue city directly under the Central Government on the basis of the entire natural area of 4,947.11 km2 and population of 1,236,393 people of Thua Thien Hue province.

Hue City borders Da Nang City, Quang Nam Province, Quang Tri Province; Lao People's Democratic Republic and the East Sea. This Resolution takes effect from January 1, 2025.

From the effective date of this Resolution, in addition to the regimes and policies for centrally-run cities, the specific mechanisms, regimes and policies for Thua Thien Hue province will continue to be implemented in Hue city until the end of the application period or until a decision is made by a competent authority.

Reporting on the explanation, acceptance and revision of the draft Resolution before the National Assembly voted, Chairman of the Law Committee Hoang Thanh Tung said that all opinions expressed by National Assembly deputies highly agreed with the policy of establishing Hue city under the Central Government.

Some specific comments on the conditions and standards for establishing Hue city under the Central Government.

The National Assembly Standing Committee agreed with the opinions of the National Assembly deputies and found that submitting to the National Assembly for consideration and decision to establish Hue city under the central government is of utmost importance, recognizing and marking outstanding achievements in implementing the policy of promoting urbanization associated with urban economic development of the whole country.

Regarding concerns about the low ratio of urban administrative units under Hue city and the average monthly income per capita compared to the national average, the National Assembly Standing Committee found that Hue city was established with the core task of preserving and promoting the unique values of the ancient capital and the tangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO.

Therefore, in principle, the requirement on urbanization rate will not be emphasized but more attention will be paid to ensuring quality and sustainability in urban development.

The establishment of Hue city will be a driving force for the Government, Party committees and local authorities to implement approved urban development plans and programs; have specific investment and development directions and plans to enhance urban quality, develop the urban economy quickly, strongly and sustainably, thereby gradually increasing per capita income and other development indicators in Hue city.

After the establishment of Hue city under the Central Government, it is recommended that the Government, Party committees and local authorities continue to take measures to improve and enhance the level of socio-economic development, attract diverse investment sources in the area, and promote the stable development process.

Ensuring balance and harmony based on the principle of both preserving and promoting heritage values and creating motivation and leverage to promote socio-economic development in Hue city.

At the same time, research and propose adjustments and supplements to specific mechanisms and policies suitable to the development requirements of Hue city under the Central Government to submit to the National Assembly for consideration and decision.

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