Building on tradition, Thanh Chuong will develop rapidly and sustainably.
In the year of Ky Suu (1469), King Le Thanh Tong issued a decree to readjust the administrative map, and the name Thanh Chuong officially came into existence, marking 555 years since then. Despite its ups and downs, this land has always affirmed its position as the "sacred soul of the mountains and rivers," a pioneering force in the nation's development and progress throughout history. This is the inherent source that motivates the Party Committee, Government, and people of Thanh Chuong to continue striving, innovating their thinking and methods to develop their homeland more rapidly and sustainably in the future.
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• August 9, 2024
The land of Thanh Chuong has existed since ancient times, being the dwelling place of the ancient Vietnamese people of the Son Vi Culture more than 12,000 years ago. Throughout the nation's history, Thanh Chuong has always been a crucial area, a "frontier" of the country. In the 15th century, it was a stronghold of the Lam Son rebels; in the late 19th century, it was the base of Phan Dinh Phung's army during the Can Vuong movement. Thanh Chuong is also one of the cradles of revolution, exemplified by the September 1st, 1930 protest, which became a historical event "Never before seen in An Nam… For the first time in history, under the leadership of the Party, the working class and peasants crushed the feudal government, marking the beginning of the Soviet in a district in Nghe Tinh," the peak of the 1930-1931 revolutionary movement nationwide… This event has become the traditional day of the Party Committee and the people of Thanh Chuong district.
During the two wars of resistance against French colonialism and American imperialism, Thanh Chuong was a key target for American bombing aimed at cutting off the vital supply route to the Southern battlefield. Despite the fierce bombing by the American imperialists, the people and soldiers of Thanh Chuong remained undaunted, actively coordinating with the stationed units in combat while simultaneously engaging in production to support the front lines with the spirit of "Not a single grain of rice will be lacking, not a single soldier will be lacking," contributing alongside the entire nation to regain peace and reunification.
Thanh Chuong is also a region of "exceptional people and rich history," the birthplace of many talented and heroic figures, such as General Phan Da, Dinh Bo Cuong, Do Ba Cong Dao, Tran Hung Hoc, Tran Hung Nhượng, Tran Hung Thi, Ho Si Tao, Nguyen Tien Tai, Pham Kinh Vy, Nguyen Lam Thai, Tran Tan, Vo Thuc Dong… It also includes revolutionaries such as Dang Thuc Hua, Dang Quynh Anh, Nguyen Sy Sach, Ton Quang Phiệt, Ton Thi Que… Scientists and cultural figures who have been awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize and the State Prize include: Dang Thai Mai, Hoang Dinh Cau, Nguyen Tai Can, Nguyen Tai Tue…
The revolutionary historical and cultural traditions of Thanh Chuong have always been a source of inspiration and motivation, fostering a strong will to strive for progress among cadres, Party members, and the people of Thanh Chuong. Particularly during the 2020-2025 term, with the resolute spirit of reforming the Party's leadership methods; the creative direction, management, and implementation by the government; the responsible and focused involvement of the Fatherland Front and other political and social organizations from the district to the grassroots level; the consensus of all strata of the people; and the affection and responsibility of those who have left their hometowns towards their homeland, a combined strength has been created to drive the development of the region.
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Notably, 29 out of 37 communes in the district have achieved the new rural standard, including 5 communes that have achieved the advanced new rural standard and 1 commune that has achieved the model new rural standard. Thanh Chuong town has achieved the standard of a civilized urban area. Through the construction of new rural areas and civilized urban areas, in addition to the synchronously invested infrastructure serving socio-economic development and people's lives, the quality of life of the people, both materially and spiritually, has been significantly improved. The average per capita income reached over 48 million VND/year (in 2023), and the poverty rate decreased to 3.4%.
The locality has focused on directing the construction and formation of many leading and widespread agricultural and forestry economic models, creating a change in the production mindset of the people. In particular, several key agricultural products have been developed and produced organically, such as tea, oranges, pomelos, black olives, etc., and there are 34 OCOP products with 3-star and 4-star ratings.
Besides leveraging internal strengths and self-reliance, Party committees and authorities from the district to the grassroots level have actively and proactively connected and expanded relationships, focusing on attracting investment. During the 2020-2025 term, Thanh Chuong has attracted and fostered consensus to implement and put into use four key regional connectivity transportation projects. In particular, the Do Cung Bridge project across the Lam River, connecting Thanh Chuong and Do Luong districts, and the road from National Highway 46 - Ngoc Son commune (Thanh Chuong) to Nam Hung commune (Nam Dan), which is currently under accelerated construction, will become a highlight and breakthrough in transportation infrastructure upon completion.
The district has attracted several manufacturing investment projects, creating job opportunities, increasing income, and shifting the local economic and labor structure, such as the Matsuoka garment factory in Thanh Lien commune and the Thanh Chuong garment factory in Thanh Phong commune, which employ thousands of workers.
The socio-cultural sector continues to receive attention, with the tradition of studiousness, academic excellence, and high achievements, and the quality of education in Thanh Chuong increasingly affirming its position among the top units in the province. Party building and the political system are focused on with many good models and innovative approaches in ideological work, mass mobilization, building, consolidating, and developing Party organizations, and developing Party members... In particular, the district has built a team of dynamic, creative, enthusiastic, responsible, and dedicated cadres at all levels... Attention is paid to national defense and security, creating a safe and healthy environment for the people and businesses, promoting the comprehensive development of the district.
The synergy between traditional historical, revolutionary, and cultural values, as well as achievements over the past period and emerging factors, will create opportunities for Thanh Chuong to develop faster, higher, and more sustainably in the future. In particular, Resolution No. 39 of the Politburo on building and developing Nghe An province until 2030, with a vision to 1945, includes policies related to Thanh Chuong district, such as strengthening foreign relations, especially with countries along the East-West economic corridor and neighboring provinces of Laos sharing a border; investing in the formation and development of the Ho Chi Minh Highway economic corridor; and investing in and constructing the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway (the section through Nghe An).
To align with these policies, the Party Committee and government of Thanh Chuong district have clearly identified key issues to focus on implementing. These include reviewing sectoral plans and plans for communes and towns after the reorganization of commune-level administrative units, for the period 2023-2025, to continue attracting investment in transportation infrastructure development, especially projects that create regional linkages; attracting high-tech agricultural processing facilities to promote agricultural development towards a circular economy, organic economy, and forest development, along with the carbon credit market. This is linked to leveraging the values of historical and cultural relics, the system of primeval forests, and areas with potential, including advantages in agricultural production, to promote the development of historical, cultural and spiritual tourism, experiential tourism, ecotourism, and agro-tourism… Continuing to promote the construction of new rural areas, advanced new rural areas, and model new rural areas; To create a comprehensive and modern rural infrastructure and improve the material and spiritual lives of the people.
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To realize the above-mentioned goals and orientations, the work of Party building and strengthening the political system will continue to be promoted. This requires every cadre, Party member, civil servant, and worker within the political system to constantly strive to improve their professional skills and expertise, enhance their sense of responsibility, be dynamic and creative, dare to think and act, and become a "nucleus" that spreads and inspires self-reliance, self-improvement, and aspirations for advancement among all strata of the people, contributing to the rapid and sustainable development of Thanh Chuong.
