Ba Ria-Vung Tau: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also the Chairman of the Coordinating Council for the Southeast Region, chaired the fifth meeting of the council held in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on December 2. The meeting’s agenda included evaluation of the socio-economic situation of the Southeast region, industrial development, export-driving solutions, the development of high-quality human resources in high-tech sectors, urban and rural planning, and improving regional infrastructure for sustainable urbanisation.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the council also reviewed the progress of key regional projects, including the Ho Chi Minh City Beltway 4 road construction, inter-regional infrastructure development, and the implementation of key projects in the region. The discussions emphasized the importance of these projects in enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth across the Southeast region. The meeting also addressed strategies to boost industrial development and exp
orts, as well as measures to cultivate high-quality human resources to support growth in high-tech sectors.