Proactively Removing Difficulties and Obstacles; Accelerating Progress on Key Projects in the Hoa Binh Area

On the afternoon of October 12, a provincial delegation led by Comrade Bui Thi Minh — Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee — conducted an on-site inspection of the Thinh Minh Eco-Urban Complex in Thinh Minh commune; while concurrently working with departments, sectors, and localities regarding the implementation status of several works and projects in the Hoa Binh area.

Participating in the delegation were Comrades: Vi Manh Hung — Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of Phu Tho Newspaper, Radio and Television; Dinh Cong Su — Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; alongside leaders of departments, sectors, the Hoa Binh Area Project Management Board, localities, and investor representatives.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Bui Thi Minh delivering directive remarks at the working session.

Following the on-site inspection, the delegation heard reports on implementation progress, difficulties, obstacles, and proposed solutions to accelerate the progress of 3 project groups: Infrastructure Development for Tourism in the Hoa Binh Area; Canh Tang Lake Canal System (Phase 2); and Thinh Minh Eco-Urban Complex.

Overview of the working session.

According to reports, the Tourism Infrastructure Development Project for Hoa Binh Province was approved for investment policy by the Prime Minister with a total investment exceeding 3,752 billion VND, utilizing Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) alongside counterpart funds. The project comprises 3 primary components: A 29.18 km road along Hoa Binh Lake; Hoa Binh 5 Bridge crossing the Da River along with access roads and interchanges; and upgrading/expanding Thung Nai Port to accommodate 460,000 passengers annually.

Currently, the project is in the investment preparation phase, finalizing the feasibility study report and the environmental impact assessment report.

The execution process encounters difficulties due to fluctuating material and fuel prices; documentation requires consultations with multiple agencies, while ODA loan agreement appraisal and negotiation processes carry specific mandatory requirements. The Hoa Binh Area Project Management Board — the unit assigned as project owner — is coordinating with relevant agencies to complete documentation, striving to submit the project for approval within October 2026.

Comrade Vi Manh Hung — Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of Phu Tho Newspaper, Radio and Television speaking at the working session.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Dinh Cong Su moderating the discussion session.

The Canh Tang Lake Canal System Project (Phase 2) carries a total investment of 280 billion VND, scheduled for execution during the 2026–2029 period. Through review, survey work, route alignment determination, and site clearance preparation require synchronized coordination among agencies and localities.

In Yen Thuy commune, the prospective land area affected under preliminary route alignments covers approximately 5.4 hectares. In Dai Dong commune, several matters involving compensation plans, land origin verification, and land recovery scopes face lingering bottlenecks requiring specialized agency guidance to resolve.

The Thinh Minh Eco-Urban Complex Project spans a total area of over 400 hectares, oriented toward eco-urban, resort, and service development integrated with natural landscapes.

To date, 4 component projects have executed preliminary work regarding detailed planning, compensation, site clearance, and land assignment on a per-project basis. However, the investor is still finalizing procedures related to construction, environment, and fire prevention and fighting.

Notably, all 4 component projects are adjacent to Dam Bai Lake — an area falling within the water source safety protection perimeter for clean water production. This impacts the finalization of environmental procedures, alongside the deployment of investment, construction, and operational activities across the projects.

Leaders of relevant departments, boards, and sectors exchanging views to clarify difficulties and bottlenecks requiring resolution.

Delivering concluding remarks at the working session, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Bui Thi Minh requested departments, sectors, localities, and investors to elevate their sense of responsibility in execution; proactively reviewing each difficulty and obstacle to clarify root causes, resolving authorities, and handling plans. The resolution process must be executed synchronously, with focus and key targets, ensuring strict adherence to legal provisions and avoiding passing responsibilities or prolonging administrative procedure timelines.

For the Tourism Infrastructure Development Project in the Hoa Binh Area, concentrate on perfecting documentation, accelerating the appraisal and approval of feasibility study reports and environmental procedures. Relevant units must proactively coordinate with sponsors to fully prepare conditions serving loan agreement negotiations and signings, ensuring progress aligns with plans.

Representative of the Hoa Binh Area Project Management Board reporting implementation results for the Canh Tang Lake Canal System Project (Phase 2).

For the Canh Tang Lake Canal System Project (Phase 2), the Hoa Binh Area Project Management Board must coordinate closely with departments, sectors, and localities to urgently finalize investment preparation documentation; review route alignments and land use demands, proactively carrying out tasks related to compensation, support, and site clearance. Matters exceeding authority must be synthesized and reported promptly to competent levels for consideration and resolution, preventing impacts on overall schedules.

For the Thinh Minh Eco-Urban Complex, she requested clarifying handling options for obstacles related to the water source protection scope of Dam Bai Lake; strengthening coordination among state management agencies, local authorities, and investors to complete procedures in accordance with regulations. The investor must proactively mobilize resources and fully execute responsibilities, ensuring quality, schedule timelines, and environmental protection requirements throughout implementation.

The working delegation conducting an on-site inspection at the Thinh Minh Eco-Urban Project site.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee emphasized requirements to concretize tasks, clearly defining responsibilities and resolution deadlines for each item; stepping up inspections, supervision, and timely reporting of emerging issues.

She affirmed that accelerating project progress not only fulfills investment plans but also contributes to elevating resource utilization efficiency, exploiting local potentials and advantages, and creating vital momentum to achieve the province’s double-digit economic growth targets for the 2026–2030 period.

Manh Hung