Only with decisive leadership from above, proactive engagement at the grassroots, and public support can the system operate smoothly and effectively, meeting the country’s development requirements in the new era.
Initial success has been achieved as people now understand that the overhaul will save public expenditure, foster more balanced development, and enable the formation of new economic hubs. The ultimate goal is to develop digital government, smart smart cities, integrated economic zones, and flexible administrative models that offer faster, more transparent public services, saving time and costs for both citizens and businesses.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said the administrative unit merger paves the way for closer regional cooperation in economic, cultural, and social development, national defence, and security while expanding development space and strengthening Can Tho’s role as the central economic engine of the Mekong Delta region.
The new model is designed to simplify the administrative structure, eliminate the intermediary district level, and bring government closer to the people, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.
By June 27, the integration of provinces' and cities' public services into the National Public Service Portal must be completed, ensuring 100% of online public services are operational.
With the country rapidly advancing its plan to merge provincial-level administrative units, set to be completed by mid-August, the tourism industry, along with other sectors, is presented with challenges but also significant opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth in the era of the nation's rise.
The Party chief affirmed the strategic significance of merging the three provinces to form a new, larger Lam Dong province. The move is aimed at enhancing governance efficiency, restructuring the development space for greater cohesion and sustainability, and optimising resources.
The newly formed localities are expected to better harness the region's potential and advantages to accelerate development.