Discussing solutions to promote economic development in the South Thanh Hoa - North Nghe An region

Shaping the concept of regional planning and growth poles

Overview of the workshop on economic development arguments for the Hoang Mai-Quynh Luu region associated with South Thanh Hoa organized by the Provincial People's Committee and the Department of Science and Technology. Photo: Nguyen Hai

The workshop listened to Dr. Tran Thi Thu Huong - Institute for Regional Sustainable Development Studies with the presentation "Theoretical issues on economic development of dynamic regions and regional development linkages"; Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Dinh Thien presented the presentation "Some policy solutions to develop Hoang Mai - Quynh Luu region into the northern growth pole of the province"; Former Deputy Minister Ho Xuan Hung with the presentation "Changing the mindset of developing clean agriculture associated with value chains"; Dr. Le Xuan Sang - Deputy Director of the Vietnam Economic Institute with the topic "Some development orientations and solutions to attract FDI to Hoang Mai town, Nghe An in the new context"...

Comrade Tran Quoc Thanh - Director of the Department of Science and Technology, on behalf of the Organizing Committee of the workshop, gave the opening speech. Photo: Nguyen Hai

In addition to scientific and macro-oriented presentations, the workshop also listened to reports and assessments from practice such as: Current status of economic developmentHoang Mai - Quynh Luu areaassociated with the South Thanh Hoa - North Nghe An region of Hoang Mai town; Impact of developmentEconomic zone, Industrial parks are the driving force to promote rapid and sustainable development for the region of the Department of Planning and Investment of Thanh Hoa and the Management Board of Nghi Son Economic Zone; solutions for sustainable development of marine economy in the Hoang Mai - Quynh Luu region...

At the workshop, experts and researchers also boldly and frankly raised the difficulties, obstacles and bottlenecks in the economic development of the region in general and in Nghe An in particular. At the same time, they proposed solutions to build development support policies commensurate with the Central and the province.

Clarify comparative advantages, find feasible solutions

Entering the discussion, Associate Professor Dr. Tran Dinh Thien raised the issue: Nghe An proposed a socio-economic development strategy, in which Vinh City, Hoang Mai Town, and Quynh Luu were identified as key economic zones - growth poles to pull up the economies of other localities.

Nghe An has all the conditions of a miniature Vietnam, great potential, abundant human resources, is a "geomancy of land and talented people" but achieving the goal of becoming a fairly large province is very difficult and challenging. Therefore, we must look directly at the existing problems and limitations; find advantages compared to other provinces, economic zones, and industrial zones of other provinces to re-plan the direction and appropriate development solutions.

Associate Professor Dr. Tran Dinh Thien speaks at the conference. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Meanwhile, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, former Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ho Xuan Hung said that Nghe An has many types of resources such as limestone and white stone which are raw materials for industrial production of construction materials, enough to create an industrial capital of the North Central region and the whole country. The province also has places and strengths in tourism development, but for many reasons, it has been slow and missed the development pace.

Former Deputy Minister Ho Xuan Hung speaks at the workshop. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Looking at the current economic structure of Quynh Luu with the proportion of agricultural value accounting for the majority; the urban planning of Cau Giat town still has many weaknesses to see the difficulties and obstacles in implementing the regional development goals and the growth pole of Hoang Mai - Quynh Luu town. To develop the regional and provincial economy, it is necessary to clearly define the responsibilities of the locality, province and central ministries and branches to have policies and solutions to stimulate internal strength as well as attract and call for resources from outside.

(Excerpt from speech of former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Ho Xuan Hung)

Dr. Le Xuan Sang - Deputy Director of the Vietnam Economic Institute analyzed the shifting trend of FDI capital flows and opportunities and challenges for Hoang Mai town. Photo: Nguyen Hai

At the workshop, from the perspective of an FDI research expert, Dr. Le Xuan Sang analyzed the historical trend of FDI capital flows, the psychology of choosing investment locations of large corporations; analyzed the input factors affecting the decision to choose an investment location; thereby presenting the experience and advantages of Hoang Mai town in attracting FDI investment.

Architect Tran Ngoc Chinh - Former Deputy Minister of Construction shared about the urban development planning process of Hoang Mai in the province's regional development orientation. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Participating in the workshop, Architect Tran Ngoc Chinh reviewed the process of establishing Hoang Mai town with the enthusiasm and great goals of the province in awakening the development potential of the North. Although lacking criteria, after its establishment, the town has made great strides in development. In the future, if this region wants to develop, not only Hoang Mai town will develop but it must also be associated with Quynh Luu as a "miniature Nghe An", and at the same time associated with the Northwest region of Nghe An and especially the South of Thanh Hoa province and Nghi Son town. The 21st century is the century of maritime transport services, urban development, and seaward orientation, so the development and exploitation of seaport advantages are important to the economy and Hoang Mai town needs to pay attention...

At the end of the workshop,Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committeerespectfully received the frank sharing and contributions of experts and representatives of departments, branches and localities. Based on the synthesis and acceptance, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee concluded and directed 6 contents related to planning and planning management, attracting resources for infrastructure investment.

Based on the expert's statement, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assigned the Management Board of the Southeast Economic Zone to pay attention to a number of issues when expanding the area; orienting the development of a number of advantageous fields in regional linkage; solutions and policies to attract FDI into Hoang Mai and Quynh Luu towns; solutions to develop human resources.../.