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Ho Chi Minh City Launches Special Emulation Drive for 50th Anniversary

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City has launched a special emulation drive titled 'Proud of 50 Years - Renovation and Development' to celebrate 50 years since the city was named after Ho Chi Minh.
  • The campaign, running until the end of 2026, is divided into two phases focusing on infrastructure, digital transformation, social welfare, culture, and security.
  • The first phase aims to complete key projects by July 2, 2026, marking the anniversary, while the second phase will focus on accelerating and completing the year's tasks with an emphasis on quality and efficiency.

Ho Chi Minh City is embarking on an ambitious special emulation drive, 'Proud of 50 Years – Renovation and Development,' a significant initiative to commemorate the golden jubilee of the city bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh. This city-wide campaign, extending through December 2026, underscores a deep sense of pride and a forward-looking vision for the metropolis, reflecting the enduring legacy of its namesake and the dynamic progress achieved over half a century.

The special emulation drive lasts until the end of December 2026, and is widely deployed throughout the political system, the business community, and all strata of the people.

· UBND TP.HCMDescribing the scope and duration of the emulation drive.

Thanh Niên reports that the drive is meticulously structured into two distinct phases, each with clear objectives and action plans. The initial phase, culminating on July 2, 2026 – the 50th anniversary – is characterized as a 'sprint,' emphasizing the completion of tangible projects and contributions that will serve as fitting tributes. This includes a mandate for every agency and locality to register at least one exemplary project, with a target of 80% of initiated projects being completed by this significant date. Key focus areas encompass urban infrastructure, digital transformation, social security, cultural promotion, and national defense.

Focus on creating a mark with specific projects and contributions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city bearing Uncle Ho's name.

· UBND TP.HCMOutlining the objective of the first phase of the drive.

The second phase, commencing after the anniversary, is designed as an 'acceleration and breakthrough' period. While the first phase concentrated on meeting deadlines and achieving specific outputs, this latter stage prioritizes depth, quality, and the comprehensive fulfillment of 2026's socio-economic targets. The emphasis shifts towards consolidating achievements, ensuring completed projects deliver real-world benefits, and standardizing successful pilot models for broader replication. This ensures that the momentum generated translates into sustainable development and enhanced governance capabilities.

Accelerate and break through to fully complete the tasks of 2026.

· UBND TP.HCMDefining the focus of the second phase of the drive.

From our perspective at Thanh Niên, this emulation drive is more than just a commemorative event; it is a powerful catalyst for collective action and a reaffirmation of Ho Chi Minh City's commitment to progress. It mobilizes the entire political system, business community, and citizenry towards shared goals. The focus on tangible results, coupled with a drive for quality and efficiency, reflects the city's pragmatic approach to development. This initiative uniquely captures the spirit of Ho Chi Minh City – a blend of historical reverence and relentless pursuit of modernization, setting a strong foundation for future growth and prosperity.

The emulation drive must ensure practicality, effectiveness, focus, and clear priorities, and be directly linked to political tasks.

· UBND TP.HCMStating the guiding principles for organizing the emulation drive.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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