Speaking at the event, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam urged Thai Nguyen to build synchronized infrastructure, modern governance and improve the quality of the people's life as it looks towards its 200th founding anniversary in 2031.
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam speaking at the event |
He congratulated Thai Nguyen on its achievements and said the province should look beyond its 195th anniversary towards its bicentenary and the country's development aspirations for 2045.
He stressed that future growth must be based on labor productivity, scientific and technological capacity, innovation and quality of life, as advantages from low-cost labor diminish and environmental requirements become more stringent. The ambition to become a high-income locality before 2045 requires solid foundations for sustainable development.
He called for building a clean and strong provincial Party organization, improving public services and strengthening public trust.
The two-tier local administration model must operate smoothly, with stronger capacity at the commune level, particularly in mountainous areas, to ensure convenient access to public services, he said, adding that long-term targets should be translated into annual tasks with clearly assigned responsibilities and public oversight.
The leader urged the province to strengthen industrial autonomy by placing science, technology and human resources at the center of its strategy. Alongside attracting high-quality investment, it should help domestic businesses upgrade technology, meet standards and participate more deeply in supply chains.
He also called for balanced development integrating industry, urban areas and ecology, with investment prioritized according to practical effectiveness. Urban and industrial park planning must address energy demand, housing, waste treatment and flood drainage.
General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized the need to preserve traditional values while raising the profile of Thai Nguyen tea internationally. Knowledge and skills associated with cultivating and processing Tan Cuong tea and other local varieties should be passed on through generations, alongside landscape protection and improved livelihoods.
Cooperatives, businesses and households should be supported in applying technology throughout the production chain, protecting geographical indications, preventing origin fraud and developing new products while maintaining the tea's distinctive qualities.
The international tea festival should bring together growers, artisans, businesses and foreign partners to exchange knowledge and expand markets. Its success should be measured by brand recognition, market expansion and higher incomes for tea producers rather than the scale of events.
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam hands over the order to the province. |
The leader also stressed that industrial growth must go hand in hand with better housing, education, healthcare and living conditions for workers. Mountainous areas need improved access to essential services, vocational training and employment, while disadvantaged children should receive adequate education and skills.
At the ceremony, the top leader presented the first-class Labor Order to the Party Organization, authorities and ethnic communities of Thai Nguyen in recognition of their outstanding achievements in attracting investment and contributing to national socio-economic development.
Meanwhile, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh presented a certificate recognizing Thai Nguyen tea cultivation and processing as part of the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Translated by Chung Anh