Responding to voters’ views, Chairman Man noted that the legislature, at its 10th session, passed 51 laws and 39 resolutions, including eight normative resolutions, accounting for nearly 30% of all laws and normative resolutions adopted during the entire 15th tenure.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 inspected the practical handling of administrative procedures and the operation of the two-tier local administration system; examined the Can Tho Oncology Hospital project, whose construction has been suspended for years; and visited a social housing project in Can Tho city.
Can Tho city must fully tap its distinctive potential, outstanding opportunities, and competitive advantages to create new development space worthy of its position and role as a growth engine of the Mekong Delta region, and a hub for modern industry, agriculture, services, trade, logistics, education and training, and specialised health care, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The top legislator requested the city to effectively and drastically implement resolutions of the Politburo and the NA on Can Tho’s development through 2030, with a vision to 2040, and on piloting special mechanisms and policies for the city; continue to remove obstacles for investors and businesses; address pending projects; accelerate public investment disbursement; increase investment for education, science, and health care.
Truong Canh Tuyen, Deputy Secretary of the Can Tho municipal Party Committee, has been elected as Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 tenure, with a winning rate of 95%.
Can Tho must shine as a regional hub for scientific research, with widespread adoption of digital tools and artificial intelligence across the political system and the public, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Diep also proposed German partners explore investment in green industries, renewable energy, logistics services, and smart city projects.
The festival drew large crowds, featuring cultural and artistic performances, sports activities, traditional games, and visits to exhibition booths showcasing Vietnamese and US culture and cuisine, achievements in Vietnam–US diplomatic relations, and highlights of Can Tho.
The working groups directed the Party Committees of Lai Chau, Ha Tinh, and Can Tho to refine their congress documents by incorporating feedback from Politburo and Secretariat members, as well as input from ministries and agencies. They also called for active contributions to the 13th Party Central Committee’s draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress and thorough preparations to ensure successful congress outcomes.
Nam expressed his hope that, through the embassy, Can Tho will have more opportunities to connect and attract investment in projects related to high-tech and circular agriculture, green technology, digital transformation, processing and manufacturing, seaports, logistics, renewable energy, science and technology, and climate change mitigation.
Diep expressed her hope that the Consulate General would serve as a bridge to connect Can Tho with Australian partners in key areas such as trade, investment, healthcare, education, and high-quality workforce training.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 4 attended the 1st Congress of the Party Organisation of Thanh Xuan commune of Can Tho city for the 2025-2030 tenure, underlining the need for the administration to proactively approach the people, ensuring a two-tier local government system that is close to the people with smooth operations.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted that the two-level local administration model in the Mekong Delta has been fundamentally well implemented, showing steady progress, gradual improvement, and increasing operational stability.
It was also the PM's first voter engagement in Can Tho since the administrative merger of former Can Tho city with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces.
The Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on July 11 announced disciplinary measures against three incumbent and former officials for serious violations of the Party's regulations and the State's laws while performing their duties.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man commended Can Tho, alongside Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, for their proactive and meticulous approach to the administrative overhaul.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said the administrative unit merger paves the way for closer regional cooperation in economic, cultural, and social development, national defence, and security while expanding development space and strengthening Can Tho’s role as the central economic engine of the Mekong Delta region.
India and Can Tho city agreed to enhance multi-sector bilateral cooperation at a working session on June 17 between municipal leaders and Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya.
The merger of Can Tho, and Soc Trang and Hau Giang, along with restructuring of the administrative apparatus and perfecting a two-tier governance model, presents a historic opportunity to “redesign” a more streamlined, smarter, and better-connected governance system.
Can Tho is set to merge with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, forming a vibrant economic hub spanning 6,400 sq.km and serving over 4 million residents.
To achieve at least 8% growth this year and double-digit growth thereafter, PM Pham Minh Chinh committed to realising the Politburo’s resolutions on advancing sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and global integration.
Israel has established a strong foundation for long-term cooperation with Can Tho through partnerships with Can Tho University.
In 2023, the city signed a cooperation agreement with the consulate general aimed at strengthening collaboration in various fields, particularly education, culture, arts, IT, tourism, trade, and investment promotion. In 2024, the Indian Government provided a grant of 50,000 USD to support a rural bridge construction project in Can Tho.
A gathering was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on February 28 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia (January 30, 1950 - 2025).
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his hope that Can Tho city's leaders will continue prioritising care for policy beneficiaries, low-income families, and workers during the Tet holiday.