This is not only a major political event of the nation but also carries many desires and expectations for a historical transformation for the Fatherland in the era of rising up.
The people of Tho Chau entered the new term with a firm belief. Mr. Huynh Huu Hiep, a 41-year Party member, shared: "The biggest expectation of the people is that the 14th Congress will continue to firmly defend the sovereignty of the sea and islands associated with sustainable marine economic development. The people hope that our Party will have specific and breakthrough mechanisms for offshore islands so that Tho Chau is not only a military shield but also a solid economic fortress".
As a long-time resident of the island, Mr. Le Hong Ngu (born in 1959) residing in Bai Ngu hamlet said: "I expect the Party and the State to invest in larger-scale freshwater reservoirs, modern wind and solar power systems, or grid electricity to ensure serving people's livelihoods and socio-economic development.
Currently, Tho Chau has great tourism and marine aquaculture potential but has not yet been awakened to the right level. The people expect the 14th Party Congress to lay the foundation for the green - sustainable economic model in Tho Chau.
Mr. Le Van Ca, a business owner living in Tho Chau since 1994, expressed: "There is a need for policies to support the transition from traditional aquaculture to high-tech marine farming, on-site seafood processing projects, helping to reduce transportation costs and increase the value of specialty products of the island region. At the same time, there are policies to encourage businesses to invest in high-end ecotourism, associated with the conservation of primeval forests and marine ecosystems. We want to get rich from the sea but also want to protect the sea for future generations.
To make remote islands no longer a "gouement" for social security, Tho Chau people also wish and expect to have a modern hospital that can handle complex emergency cases right on the island instead of having to wait for ships to overcome fierce waves to return to the mainland. People also wish to have a solid foundation of sustainable livelihood models so that poverty and hardship are no longer barriers preventing people's rise.
