PM works with Da Nang to accelerate special mechanisms, policies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with leaders of central Da Nang city on February 9 to discuss ways to remove difficulties to accelerate the implementation of special policies and mechanisms to boost socio-economic growth.

The Government leader instructed the city to develop plans and scenarios for double-digit growth for each district, department, industry, and enterprise; and urgently complete the site clearance for the North-South expressway section crossing the city.

He asked the municipal authorities to build a strict, open, transparent and legal process to invest in building the Lien Chieu port; and establish the city's innovation center to contribute to promoting growth, training human resources, developing and attracting talents.

The PM noted that the planning of the LNG Thermal Power Plant needs to contribute to ensuring electricity for the whole region and re-emphasized the viewpoint of developing Chu Lai airport into a level-4F international airport as there are conditions to expand and upgrade it compared to the current Da Nang airport.

Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang reported that since the end of 2024, Da Nang has determined that it will strive for growth of over 10% in 2025. To achieve this goal, Da Nang city has focused on removing difficulties and obstacles and promoting the implementation of some major projects this year with a total investment capital of over VND150 trillion (nearly $5.93 billion).

The city has completed a dossier to request the PM to issue a decision to establish a Free Trade Zone and build a Regional Financial Centre in Da Nang.