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DONG NAI LOOKS TO BECOME CENTRALLY-RUN CITY BY 2030
A view of Dong Nai Province - PHOTO: LE VU
HCMC – Dong Nai Province has recently established a team to draft a master plan for transitioning the southern province into a centrally-run city by 2030.
This team is tasked with conducting comprehensive research and reviewing current administrative standards, including urban classification, communal-level administrative systems, urbanization rates, and socio-technical infrastructure to ensure the province meets all legal requirements for a first-tier municipality.
The move follows a resolution passed by the Provincial People’s Council late last month, which adjusted the provincial master plan for the 2021-2030 period. Covering a natural area of over 12,700 square kilometers, the plan aims to transform HCMC’s neighbor into a modern, sustainable city with a high growth rate that places it among the nation’s top high-income regions.
The province’s future development will center on airport cities and world-class eco-urban areas, supported by a synchronized, smart infrastructure capable of hosting major regional and international events.
Looking ahead, Dong Nai strives to officially achieve centrally-run city status before 2035. By 2050, the province envisions becoming a leading locality in high-tech industry and an international hub for trade, tourism, and services. This long-term strategy focuses on a green and circular economy, attracting top talent and intellectuals while contributing to the national goal of reaching net-zero emissions.
Vietnam currently has five centrally-run cities, including Hanoi, Haiphong, Danang, HCMC and Can Tho.
Source: The Saigon Times
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