As Vietnam embarks on a significant restructuring of administrative frameworks across 34 provinces and cities, newly designated provincial party leaders and chairpersons are committing to impactful, results-focused reforms that embody both pride and a profound sense of duty.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the nation’s foremost economic center, Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen characterized the creation of the new municipal framework as “a vision for sustained development and a catalyst for growth not just in the Southeast but throughout the country.”
“The true standard for reform is the happiness of the people and the quality of life experienced by every citizen,” Nen underlined.
The revamped administrative structure aims to exemplify a well-operating two-tier government system that truly serves the populace. Nen asserted that the entire political framework in the newly established Ho Chi Minh City is poised to embark on a fresh developmental journey immediately.
In the north, the newly formed city of Hai Phong—resulting from the amalgamation of the historic port city with surrounding districts—is envisioned by Party Secretary Le Tien Chau as a “strategic center for growth,” combining resilience, insight, tradition, and aspirations.

During the formal introduction of the Central Government’s and local decisions on June 30, Chau recognized the forthcoming challenges, while also spotlighting the chance to fulfill the ambition of crafting a modern Hai Phong that measures up to leading Asian urban centers.
Hai Phong aspires to evolve into a contemporary international port city, a frontrunner in industrial growth and modernization, as well as a nexus for economy, culture, education, training, science, and technology on a global platform.
In the Mekong Delta, Dong Thap’s new Party Secretary Le Quoc Phong conveyed his strong ambitions: “We will instantly implement the agenda for the newly established province with utmost responsibility and resolve.”
He pledged to transform the new Dong Thap into an exemplar of administrative modernization, infrastructure enhancement, and achieving double-digit economic progression. “We will be recognized as a highly competitive and effective region,” Phong asserted.

Adopting a “think big, act big” philosophy, Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Chairman Vuong Quoc Tuan stated in the province’s inaugural unified government meeting that there would be no space for division, emphasizing that officials should prioritize collective welfare over personal gains.
With an expanded territory and ambitious goals, the new Bac Ninh aims to lead the nation in economic growth in its first year post-merger.
“We must think big to achieve big outcomes—for the collective benefit and sustainable development of our province,” Tuan stated emphatically.
He affirmed the province’s ambition for double-digit growth by 2025 and boldly declared the goal of attaining the highest growth rate in Vietnam.
In the Central Highlands, Gia Lai Party Secretary Ho Quoc Dung openly recognized the obstacles ahead: “We lack prominent enterprises and key projects.” However, he maintains a hopeful outlook, pointing to Gia Lai’s assets as “a smaller version of Vietnam,” featuring highlands, coastline, plains, and port facilities—crucial elements for significant development breakthroughs.
“We must discard the mindset of investing piecemeal for the former Binh Dinh or Gia Lai regions. We need to work towards mutual growth,” he emphasized.
These assurances signify a nationwide spirit that is unwilling to pass up opportunities or allow bureaucratic stagnation.
From north to south, and from mountains to valleys, local leaders grasp that citizens seek more than polished rhetoric—they desire concrete, effective actions. As Party General Secretary To Lam stated: “A government focused on serving must transcend mere slogans and translate into real, tangible actions.”
Thanh Hue