Attending the meeting were former President Nguyen Minh Triet; former President Truong Tan Sang; former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; former Standing member of the Secretariat Le Hong Anh; Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Trong Nghia; Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen; Chief of the Party Central Committee Office Nguyen Duy Ngoc...
Speaking at the event, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen emphasized the strong transformation of Ho Chi Minh City after challenging years.
From a negative growth rate of 6.78% in 2021 due to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ho Chi Minh City has made efforts to recover and achieved an impressive growth rate of 7.17% in 2024.
Budget revenue in 2024 will also exceed VND500,000 billion, up 13% over the same period last year.
Ho Chi Minh City Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen said that many large projects that had faced difficulties for a long time have been resolved and restarted.
In particular, Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) officially went into commercial operation from December 22, 2024, marking an important step in upgrading urban transport infrastructure.
In addition, a series of key projects such as Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3 and Ring Road 4, Can Gio international transit port, urban railway project, inter-regional expressways, and the International Financial Center are being vigorously launched.
These projects not only improve inter-regional connectivity but also create a solid foundation for Ho Chi Minh City to become the leading economic center of the region.
Along with economic development, the city also focuses on investing in the cultural and social fields. Many Ho Chi Minh cultural models and spaces have been built, contributing to spreading traditional cultural values. At the same time, social security programs have been effectively implemented, ensuring people's lives.
The Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, has been officially announced. Along with that, the launch of the Steering Committee for the Regional and International Financial Center has created a new momentum and foundation for the city to promote its potential and fulfill its pioneering role in the socio-economic development of the whole country.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen affirmed that 2025 will be an important year, when the city must accelerate to complete the goals set by the 12th Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress. This is also the time when major national holidays take place and congresses at all levels are held, leading up to the 14th National Party Congress.
In the context of the world situation still containing many unpredictable fluctuations and the city facing internal difficulties, Ho Chi Minh City sets a double-digit growth target.
“Although this is a big challenge, with the close leadership of the Central Committee, especially General Secretary To Lam, along with the spirit of solidarity and high determination, Ho Chi Minh City has enough confidence and motivation to overcome difficulties and continue to develop strongly,” emphasized Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.
The Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee said that the city will carry out a series of key tasks with priority given to reform and innovation: Arranging and streamlining the political apparatus, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in operations; promoting administrative reform and digital transformation; strengthening the fight against corruption, negativity and waste; promoting the building of a civilized, modern and affectionate living environment...
