Vietnam’s local governments are taking significant strides to adjust their economic development plans as they gear up for 2025. The focus is on enhancing growth targets and streamlining public administration, responding to directives from the central government.
On February 20, 2025, several provinces, including Tây Ninh, Yên Bái, Sơn La, and Phú Yên, held special meetings to outline their strategies for economic growth and discuss prevalent organizational restructuring.
At the Tây Ninh People's Council meeting, members passed several resolutions aimed at boosting the region’s economic output. "Our goal is to achieve GRDP growth of 10%, higher than the previous target by 2%," stated the council. This commitment reflects the province's determination to bolster its economic framework and position within Vietnam’s broader economic strategy.
Yên Bái's session was equally significant, as the People's Council agreed on measures to reorganize government bodies and vowed to focus on economic performance. Tạ Văn Long, the Chairman of the People's Council of Yên Bái, emphasized, "The resolution reflects our commitment to streamline administration and guarantee effective implementation of our duties." This development aligns with the national directive to create more efficient local governance structures.
Meanwhile, Sơn La is focusing on renewing its economic model, targeting impressive growth metrics. Their local government has set ambitious benchmarks to promote market expansion and investment. "The determined growth target of 8% reflects our strategic direction for 2025," said representatives from the People’s Council, showcasing their confidence and clarity of purpose.
Phú Yên, too, has been proactive, with its assembly convening to discuss internal reorganizations and investment projects intended to fuel economic activity. They are implementing guidelines to reduce the number of public agencies within the province, shifting toward simpler governance. The council's resolution outlined significant increases for various sectors, aiming for GRDP growth as high as 8%, alongside infrastructure improvements across the board. Officials noted plans for early construction on key projects, including the new terminal at Tuy Hòa airport.
While the growth targets vary, with some provinces like Tây Ninh aiming for 10% and Phú Yên setting their mark at 8%, all local governments are united under the umbrella of broader national economic strategies. Each region's approach reflects not only their individual circumstances but also their adaptability to changing economic environments.
Collectively, these efforts underline Vietnam's commitment to maintaining economic momentum, especially as they navigate the post-pandemic recovery phase. The local assemblies are demonstrating responsibility by implementing enhancements to both the economic and administrative sectors.
It remains to be seen how these resolutions will translate to tangible results and if the ambitious growth targets will be met across these provinces. With each local council playing its part, the future seems optimistic for Vietnam's economic aspirations, fostering community enhancement and national coherence.