The Prime Minister recently signed a decision assigning government officials to collaborate with local authorities on implementing economic growth plans.

Their role includes monitoring progress, resolving issues, and proposing solutions to higher authorities to facilitate economic development, job creation, public investment, infrastructure, and social housing.

They will also oversee initiatives such as eliminating substandard housing and implementing national target programs.

High-level government engagement with local economies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will personally oversee work in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh will work with Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, while Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will engage with Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Long An. Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long will oversee discussions in Kien Giang and Hau Giang.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc will meet with authorities in Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, and Khanh Hoa. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son will focus on economic issues in Kon Tum and Gia Lai.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung will collaborate with Lao Cai, Phu Tho, and Hoa Binh, while Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh will address concerns in Dong Thap, Ca Mau, and An Giang.

Ministers assigned to provincial economic oversight

In addition to the Prime Minister and deputy PMs, 16 ministers have been assigned to support economic development across the country:

Defense Minister Phan Van Giang: Thai Nguyen, Ha Tinh
Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang: Da Nang, Hung Yen
Minister, Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son: Thai Binh, Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong: Ben Tre, Vinh Long
Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang: Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan
Industry and Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien: Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Son La
Construction Minister Tran Hong Minh: Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Tien Giang
Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy: Hai Duong, Lai Chau, Dien Bien
Science and Technology Minister Nguyen Manh Hung: Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue
Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung: Ha Nam, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung: Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Lam Dong
Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son: Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu
Health Minister Dao Hong Lan: Bac Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang
Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra: Quang Nam, Quang Ngai
Government Inspector General Doan Hong Phong: Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Bac Kan
Justice Minister Nguyen Hai Ninh: Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh

The Prime Minister has instructed all government officials to develop detailed action plans for their respective regions. They are required to conduct regular quarterly reviews or additional meetings as necessary.

Reports on progress and challenges must be submitted to the Prime Minister, with copies sent to the Ministry of Finance and the Government Office.

Thu Hang