PM urges Ho Chi Minh City to identify challenges for economic growth

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee to address the city's economic and social development. The meeting followed a national emulation drive launch aimed at achieving sustainable double-digit growth.

The Prime Minister emphasized that both national and Ho Chi Minh City's economic goals are challenging, requiring specific tasks and solutions. He urged the city to clearly articulate its difficulties, obstacles, and challenges. The government seeks concrete proposals for policies and measures to help the city overcome these hurdles and achieve its objectives.

During the meeting, officials reported on the city's economic performance, progress on 2026 growth targets, public investment disbursement, and the operation of its two-tier local government. Discussions also covered the implementation of a resolution on scientific and technological innovation, digital transformation, social housing development, and a special urban development law.

Prime Minister Hung noted that the government has thoroughly analyzed the economic situation, particularly the growth of key economic hubs like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. He highlighted recent government meetings with Hanoi and planned discussions with Dong Nai province, underscoring a concerted effort to swiftly resolve issues and confront challenges faced by these critical regions.