On the morning of September 20, at the Government headquarters, Comrade Pham Minh Chinh, Member of the Politburo, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Red River Delta Regional Coordination Council, chaired the 6th Conference of the Council.

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Also attending the Conference were Comrade Nguyen Chi Dung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; other Members of the Party Central Committee, Council members, leaders of central committees, ministries, sectors, and leaders of provinces and cities in the Red River Delta region.

This is the first conference of the Council since localities in the region completed the consolidation of provincial-level administrative units according to the National Assembly’s Resolution and implemented the two-tier local government model from July 1, 2025.

Creating Momentum, Inspiring Other Regions

In his opening speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that the Red River Delta region plays a very important role; after consolidation, the Region comprises 6 localities: Hanoi City, Hai Phong City, and the provinces of Quang Ninh, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Ninh Binh, all of which are economic locomotives and growth poles for the region and the country.

The region’s GRDP growth rate in the first six months of the year reached 9.32%, leading the socio-economic regions nationwide; of which, 4 out of 6 localities achieved double-digit growth rates or higher, with Hai Phong ranking 2nd nationwide at 11.2%, Quang Ninh ranking 3rd nationwide at 11.03%, and Bac Ninh and Ninh Binh achieving 10.47% and 10.82% respectively.

According to the Prime Minister, this continues to be an advantage for localities to join forces and leverage the potential and strengths of the Red River Delta region with its role as a locomotive and pioneer in implementing the nation’s strategic tasks, leading the country to stronger development.

However, the global and regional situation is evolving rapidly, complexly, and unpredictably; domestically, with new development requirements and the demands of the country and the people, we are entering a new phase of development, with the growth target for 2025 being 8.3-8.5% and double digits in the following years, fulfilling the two centennial strategic goals. In that context, we still have much work to do; besides opportunities and advantages, the Red River Delta region also faces significant challenges.

The Prime Minister emphasized the need to continue renewing thinking, acting more decisively, having a long-term vision, thinking deeply and acting big, daring to think and dare to do, being proactive and creative, with the spirit of “localities do, localities decide, localities take responsibility” with a selfless, pure spirit, all for the common good; proactively adapting flexibly, promptly, and effectively to the situation; promoting “favorable timing, geographical advantages, and human harmony,” effectively exploiting the region’s and localities’ distinct potential, outstanding opportunities, and competitive advantages.

In particular, the Prime Minister raised the issue of continuing to effectively exploit and utilize resources, including human resources, natural resources – including land, the heroic and rich cultural-historical tradition, with Hanoi’s thousand-year civilization, the capital of conscience and human dignity, the city for peace, many world heritages such as Ha Long Bay, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic complex…

The Prime Minister requested delegates to focus discussions on key contents: Tasks needed to promote the growth drivers of localities and the region, aiming to achieve double-digit growth targets, fast but sustainable growth; fundamental solutions to resolve bottlenecks, limitations, difficulties, and challenges; operating the two-tier local government synchronously, uniformly, and smoothly; solutions to strengthen regional, national, and international linkages; solutions to accelerate the progress of key infrastructure projects, address housing issues by increasing supply, develop social housing; ensure social progress, equity, and security, address issues related to air pollution, wastewater, solid waste… with the spirit of “not sacrificing social progress, equity, social security, and the environment for the sake of mere economic growth.”

The Prime Minister emphasized the determination to make the Red River Delta one of the country’s most important driving force regions, together with the Southeast region, creating momentum and inspiring other regions, contributing to

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Vietnam renowned for its stunning seascape of thousands of limestone karsts and isles. According to local legend, the bay’s islands were created by a family of dragons sent by the gods to defend the land. Geologically, these formations were shaped over millions of years by marine transgression, creating a spectacular natural wonder.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi was the political center of Vietnamese power for over 13 centuries, serving as the capital of Vietnam from the 7th century through the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties. Its central surviving structure, the Hanoi Flag Tower, is a symbol of the city. The citadel was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, recognizing its immense historical and cultural significance.

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam, renowned for its dramatic limestone karst peaks, serene rivers, and intricate cave systems. Its history is rich, with archaeological evidence revealing that prehistoric humans inhabited the area thousands of years ago. The site also contains the ancient temples of the Hoa Lu capital, the first capital of the centralized Vietnamese state in the 10th and 11th centuries.

Yen Tu

Yen Tu is a mountain range in northern Vietnam renowned as the cradle of Vietnamese Buddhism, particularly the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) Zen sect. It became a major spiritual center in the 13th century when King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong abdicated his throne to meditate and establish a monastery there. Today, its peaks are dotted with pagodas, temples, and ancient forests, attracting pilgrims and tourists who often climb to the nearly 1,100-meter-high Dong Pagoda at the summit.

Vinh Nghiem

Vinh Nghiem is a prominent Buddhist pagoda located in Bac Giang province, Vietnam, originally constructed during the 11th century under the Ly Dynasty. It served as a major center for the Truc Lam school of Zen Buddhism and was an important site for training monks and preserving Buddhist scriptures. Today, it is recognized as a significant national historical and cultural relic.

Con Son

Con Son is a historic island in Vietnam that served as a notorious prison during the French colonial era and later under the South Vietnamese government. It is often referred to as the “hell on earth” due to the brutal conditions and the “tiger cages” where political prisoners were held. Today, it is a national historical site and a place of pilgrimage, commemorating those who fought for Vietnamese independence.

Kiep Bac

Kiep Bac Temple is a historic Vietnamese temple located in Hai Duong province, dedicated to the national hero Tran Hung Dao. It was built on the site where his army was stationed before the victorious Battle of Bach Dang River against the Mongol invaders in 1288. Today, it serves as an important pilgrimage site and a place to honor his legacy of resistance.