It is high time for Da Nang to map out strategies to develop itself into a special Vietnamese city in the near future. The instruction was made by Prime Minister (PM) Nguyen Xuan Phuc whilst chairing the Monday morning meeting on the adjustments to the master plan for Da Nang’s major developments by 2030, with a vision to 2045 with a view of bringing up a new aesthetically-appealing and modern facelift to Da Nang in the future.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc addressing the Monday morning meeting on the adjustments to the master plan for Da Nang’s major developments by 2030, with a vision to 2045

In attendance at the important meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung, leaders of a number of national government relevant ministries and agencies, Da Nang Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Quang, municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary cum People's Council Chairman Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, and municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary cum People's Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh.

Under the adjustments to the master plan, Da Nang aims to turn itself into one of the major socio-economic hubs of Viet Nam, and Southeast Asia as a whole, a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, tourism, commerce, finance, logistics, hi-tech industries, IT, support industries, a centre for high-quality culture, education, healthcare, science and technology development in Viet Nam, a destination for regional and international events, a seaport city.

At the same time, Da Nang targets to become an international marine city, serving as ‘a nucleus’ of the urban chain and the growth pole of a key economic zone in Central Viet Nam and Central Highlands, in tandem with taking its statures as an ecological, modern, smart and livable city and helping firmly ensure national defence - security and the country’s sovereignty over its sea and islands.

To become a special Vietnamese city in the near future, Da Nang, itself, must strive to take more remarkable development strides to a new height, in terms of both quality and scale of development, the national government chief remarked.

Da Nang Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Quang (right), municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary cum People's Council Chairman Luong Nguyen Minh Triet (centre), and municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary cum People's Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh (left) attending the Monday morning meeting on the adjustments to the master plan for Da Nang’s major developments by 2030, with a vision to 2045

Da Nang authorities were asked to take measures to address climate change, clarify the city’s position in ensuring national defense and security.

In particular, PM Phuc urged Da Nang to find ways for its further progress, not just heavily relying much on tourism and services.

Da Nang is now on track to become a special city with a long-term vision of an international city.
It is forecasted that, by 2030, Da Nang’ population will have reached about 1.79 million, whilst the city’s total urban construction area is likely to have hit about 31,836 ha, accounting for more than 32% of the city’s total mainland area.

The strategic plan for shaping the future of Da Nang will be created with a focus on the creation of 3 modern urban areas and one ecological zone, plus 2 so-called ‘economic belts’, namely the northern part boasting high-tech industry and seaport- logistics, and the southern part showing off innovations and high-tech agriculture.

It is known that Da Nang government has been working with Singaporean-based firms Sakae Corporate Advisory and Surbana Jurong to make adjustments to the strategic master plan for the city's major developments.

By TRIEU TUNG- Translated by A.T