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Da Nang Develops New Urban Plan Under 'Reaching East, Spreading West' Direction
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Da Nang Develops New Urban Plan Under 'Reaching East, Spreading West' Direction

From Tuổi Trẻ · (42m ago) Vietnamese Positive tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Da Nang City is developing a new urban development plan guided by the "reaching East, spreading West" principle.
  • The plan emphasizes improving local governance, innovating development thinking, and prioritizing strategic infrastructure.
  • It aims to foster sustainable growth by integrating economic, cultural, social, and environmental aspects, positioning Da Nang as a livable and competitive city.

Da Nang, Vietnam's most livable city, is embarking on an ambitious new chapter of development, guided by a forward-thinking strategy encapsulated in the principle of "reaching East, spreading West." This vision, articulated following a working session with General Secretary and President Tô Lâm, aims to unlock the city's full potential by strategically organizing its development space for long-term, modern, and interconnected growth.

Quy hoạch phải thật sự đi trước một bước, là công cụ dẫn dắt phát triển, không được manh mún, cục bộ, chắp vá.

— Tuổi TrẻEmphasizing the proactive and guiding role of urban planning.

The city's leadership is prioritizing a series of key tasks. These include refining the two-tiered local governance model to ensure a more streamlined and effective administration. Crucially, the plan calls for a radical shift in development and planning paradigms, fostering a mindset that embraces innovation and long-term vision. This is complemented by a strong focus on rapid yet sustainable economic growth, ensuring that development is not just about numbers but about genuine, quality progress.

Investment in strategic infrastructure, particularly digital infrastructure, and fostering innovation are identified as foundational pillars for this new phase of development. The plan also stresses the importance of harmonious development, balancing economic progress with cultural enrichment, social well-being, and environmental protection. The ultimate goal is to solidify Da Nang's reputation as a safe, civilized, culturally rich, and high-quality-of-life city.

Quy hoạch phát triển Đà Nẵng theo định hướng "vươn Đông - tỏa Tây", không bị giới hạn bởi ranh giới hành chính mà đặt trong chuỗi giá trị liên kết: du lịch - công nghiệp - nông nghiệp - logistics - giáo dục - y tế…

— Tuổi TrẻDescribing the core principle and scope of the development plan.

Central to this strategy is the organization of development space, moving beyond administrative boundaries to create interconnected value chains spanning tourism, industry, agriculture, logistics, education, and healthcare. This approach seeks to maximize the advantages of new development areas and strengthen regional linkages, particularly with neighboring Hue City and Quang Ngai Province. The plan also looks outward, connecting with the South Central Coast, the Central Highlands, and the East-West economic corridor, ensuring Da Nang thrives as a dynamic coastal metropolis and a competitive regional hub for services, finance, logistics, and high-tech industries.

Trong bối cảnh các dòng chảy kinh tế, dân cư, công nghệ và thị trường biến động rất nhanh, quy hoạch của Đà Nẵng phải có tầm nhìn dài hạn nhưng rất mở; phải thể hiện được tầm nhìn của một đô thị biển hiện đại, một trung tâm dịch vụ, tài chính, logistics, đổi mới, sáng tạo, công nghệ cao và kinh tế biển có sức cạnh tranh khu vực; vừa mở ra các không gian tăng trưởng mới, vừa giữ được kỷ luật p

— Tuổi TrẻHighlighting the need for a long-term yet flexible planning approach in a dynamic environment.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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