We have never seen so many domestic private enterprises proposing bold initiatives as now: building airports, ports, highways, subways… All are massive and difficult infrastructure projects, consuming large amounts of capital, slow to yield profits, and high risk…

Of course, private enterprises are now strong enough after 80 years of Independence, 50 years of Peace, 40 years, and 30 years of Integration.

Especially, 40 years of Reform have opened up the domestic market, and 30 years of Integration have opened up the global market for both domestic and foreign enterprises.

Private enterprises are strong, but they may not dare to venture if they do not feel secure in doing business.

Are they treated equally like other economic sectors? Are their opinions and policy suggestions respected and listened to?

Do they receive consistent commitments from policy to action? If so, then they can have real confidence.

If not, they will only enrich themselves and their families, without needing to care about the community or the country.

The answer “yes” is reinforced when discourse and messages appear from top leadership to official documents.

Not only businesses but also the people are witnessing a period of national transformation: reducing central ministries, merging provinces, and completely eliminating the district level to maximize resources for national development.

That is the strategic starting step to elevate the institution from to national governance. That is the qualitative reform for the administration to shift from control and management to service and creation, opening up development space for all economic sectors, especially the private economy.

That decisive strategy has created a special turning point in the Year of the Snake 2025, even though such a tremendous transformation is not simple or easy, to say the least, and must navigate initial difficulties. If the ultimate goal is for the country and the people, then “even if it’s difficult ten thousand times, the people will manage to complete it.”

Because the latent resources among the people will become an extraordinary driving force if channeled correctly, as has been done with Reform and Integration. That extraordinary driving force is entirely capable of launching the country’s ship into the orbit of developed nations, “standing shoulder to shoulder with powerful nations across the five continents” in the next two decades.

Each of us is on that ship and hopes to contribute so that we can witness the day the ship reaches that orbit!

airports

Airports are modern transportation hubs designed for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance, with their development accelerating globally after the first commercial flight in 1914. They have evolved from simple grass fields into major international complexes that serve as critical gateways for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.

ports

Ports have served as vital hubs of trade, cultural exchange, and naval power since ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians. Historically, they were the primary gateways for exploration, immigration, and economic expansion, fueling the growth of coastal cities. Today, they remain critical nodes in the global supply chain for maritime commerce.

highways

Highways are major public roads that connect cities, regions, and countries, forming the backbone of modern transportation networks. Their history dates back to ancient routes like the Roman roads, but the modern system was largely developed in the 20th century to accommodate the rise of the automobile. They have profoundly shaped economic development, urban planning, and cultural exchange by dramatically increasing the speed and ease of travel and trade.

subways

Subways are underground rapid transit rail systems that first emerged in major cities during the late 19th century to alleviate above-ground traffic congestion. The London Underground, which opened in 1863, is the world’s oldest such system and pioneered the use of electrified trains. Today, subways are vital public transportation networks in metropolises worldwide, known for their efficiency in moving large numbers of urban commuters.