Ho chi minh city: The National Assembly (NA) will continue refining financial, investment, and planning frameworks to help Ho Chi Minh City fully leverage its special mechanisms, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said, pledging greater autonomy for the city in land management and digital infrastructure while improving the legal framework to mobilise social resources. At a March 4 meeting with voters from Ba Diem, Xuan Thoi Son, Hoc Mon, Dong Thanh, Phu Hoa Dong, and Binh My communes, the NA Chairman stressed that planning must be closely aligned with execution, warning against prolonged 'paper plans', stalled projects, and half-completed works.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the NA's commitment is aimed at enhancing the city's capacity to implement its development strategies effectively. By granting Ho Chi Minh City greater autonomy in critical areas such as land management and digital infrastructure, the NA seeks to empower the city to address its unique challenges and opportunities more efficiently. The focus is on creating a robust legal framework that facilitates the mobilisation of social resources, enabling the city to thrive economically and socially.

The NA Chairman's remarks underscore the importance of aligning planning with execution to avoid the pitfalls of delayed or incomplete projects. This approach is expected to foster a more dynamic and responsive environment for development within Ho Chi Minh City, ultimately contributing to its long-term growth and prosperity.