Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made an inspection tour of the West Sky social housing complex in the Ecogarden urban area and the newly inaugurated Nguyen Hoang Bridge across the Huong River in the central city of Hue on July 26.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects Nguyen Hoang bridge, July 26, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
Hue (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made an inspection of several major infrastructure development projects in the central city of Hu𓄧e on 🤡July 26.
During his visit to the West Sky social housing complex in the Ecogarden urban area, the PM commended the city for effectively implementing the Government’s and Prime Minister’s directives on social housing development. To date, the city has completed 700 out of 1,200 planned social housing units, achieving over 58% of its 2025 target. Looking ahead, Hue aims to build 7,500 additional units during the 2025–2030 period, creating stable housing opportunities for low-income residents while contributing to sustainable urbanisation.
He urged Hue to continue promoting social housing initiatives by allocating sufficient land, adopting preferential financial policies, and deploying credit packages to support both investors and buyers, particularly those under 35 years old.
He stressed that social housing projects must be fully integrated with transport infrastructure, electricity, water supply and drainage, telecommunications, and essential services such as healthcare, education, and culture. These developments, he noted, should ensure affordability and balance the interests of residents, investors, and the state.
The West Sky social housing complex consists of two blocks with over 1,000 units, priced at an average of 16 million VND (611.9 USD) per square metre.
The same day, the Government leader visited the newly inaugurated Nguyen Hoang Bridge across the Huong River.
PM Chinh expressed his satisfaction that his instructions from April 2024 had been implemented effectively. He called on the city to maximise the economic and tourism potential of the bridge, the Huong River, and the surrounding riverside areas, particularly for night-time and urban economic development.
Inaugurated in March to mark the 50th anniversary of Hue’s liberation, the Nguyen Hoang Bridge is the city’s fifth bridge spanning the Huong River. The steel arch bridge features five spans and measures 380m in length and 43m in width. It accommodates six lanes for cars, two lanes for motorbikes, pedestrian pathways, and safety buffers on each side./.
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The revised master plan for the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone aims to address infrastructure bottlenecks, improve land use efficiency and establish a solid legal framework for implementing major urban and socio-technical development initiatives and attracting large-scale investment.
Thanks to the persistent and dedicated efforts by the border guards, local fishermen understand that their compliance with regulations not only conserves marine resources for future generations but also helps uphold Vietnam’s reputation in the international arena.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
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The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
