Ha Tinh and Ben Tre cities are recognized as type II urban areas.

In recent years, Ben Tre city has strongly promoted its potential advantages, mobilized all resources, created a favorable environment to attract investment in industrial parks and clusters; built technical infrastructure, social infrastructure, developed trade and tourism. The city's socio-economy has made new developments, the economic structure has shifted in a positive direction. In particular, the city's urban infrastructure has strongly developed in recent years, contributing to building a civilized urban appearance.

Ha Tinh City. Photo: Internet

Along with Ben Tre city, in Decision No. 175/QD-TTg, the Prime Minister recognized Ha Tinh city as a type II urban area under Ha Tinh province.

Previously, Ha Tinh city was recognized as a type III urban area in 2007. After more than 11 years of being upgraded to a type II urban area, under the direction of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, Provincial People's Committee and the coordination, guidance and assistance of provincial departments and branches, Ha Tinh city has mobilized many resources to invest in socio-economic development, infrastructure construction, and urban embellishment.

Up to now, the city's economy has developed at a continuously high growth rate, the economic structure has shifted positively towards increasing the proportion of industry - construction and trade - services, reducing the proportion of agriculture, the economic - social infrastructure has been strengthened, the urban appearance has many innovations; culture - society has progressive changes; the political system has been consolidated, maintaining political stability, the material and spiritual life of the people has been gradually improved...

The recognition of Ben Tre city and Ha Tinh city as class II urban areas is consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Party and State, meeting the aspirations of the people of the two cities. At the same time, this is an important condition to establish a position, strongly attract investment resources, and create a driving force to promote the socio-economic development of the two cities.