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Hanoi’s general planning a locomotive for regional development: Minister

The general planning of Hanoi capital city for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 is expected to serve as a development locomotive for not only in the capital area but also the Red River Delta, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said at a conference held in Hanoi on January 9.
Hanoi’s general planning a locomotive for regional development: Minister ảnh 1Hanoi is envisaged to make fast, sustainable, creative and inclusive development. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The general planning of Hanoi capital city for the2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 is expected to serve as a development locomotive for not only in the capital area but also the Red River Delta, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said at aconference held in Hanoi on January 9.

Although the general planning was made in a very short period of 12 months, itwas carried out meticulously and in line with the legal regulation on planningwork, he said, adding the capital city held consultation with 21 ministries andcentral agencies, 15 cities and provinces in the region, experts, scientists,individuals, and organisations.

He asked experts and scientists to make further recommendations for the planningso that work will be continued to complete it for earlyexamination and adoption in accordance with existing laws.

Under the planning, Hanoi is envisaged to make fast, sustainable, creative andinclusive development, and become a growth pole able to lead andpromote the development in the region.

The settlement of the environmental issues is described as an urgent mission of thecapital city, with the focus given to reviving polluted rivers and handling inundation.Besides, green development and circular economy will be put at the centre witha view to realising the net-zero emissions target.

Hanoi sets a target that the digital economy will make up 40% of the city’sgross regional domestic product (GRDP), and eyes on a sweeping 65-75%urbanisation rate.  

Pillars that will shape up the city’sdevelopment are culture and heritage; green transition, digital transformationand circular economy; uniformed and modern infrastructure; digital society,digital economy and smart urban areas; and science-technology and innovation.

According to former Deputy Minister ofPlanning and Investment Cao Viet Sinh, low proportion of industry in GRDP andsimple services could not spur the capital city’s growth.

Hanoi should pay due attention to digitaltransformation and innovation if the city targets fast growth, he said, addingbig investment should be made in underground transport to remove transportinfrastructure bottleneck.

Agreeing with Sinh’s viewpoint, Minister Dung said that it is necessary to adjustthe proportion of industry in the capital city’s GRDP, and to outline a roadmap so as to do away with old vehicles and fossil fuels that do not meet environmentalstandards during the transport infrastructure development process./.
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