NA leader calls for shift towards modern urban governance

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man praised Ho Chi Minh City's preparations for the draft Law on Urban Development, describing it as a landmark piece of legislation that signals a shift in state thinking from urban administration to modern urban governance focused on enabling development.

By June 30, 2026, Viet Nam had disbursed nearly 357 trillion VND in public investment capital, reaching 35.5% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. Although the value of disbursed capital increased by more than 38 trillion VND compared with the same period last year, progress remains hampered by various challenges, particularly site clearance, the supply of construction materials, and the progress of several key projects.

The blueprint seeks to deepen international cultural integration, export Vietnamese values and absorb the essence of world cultures. The end goal is an advanced culture steeped in national identity, deployed as a soft power to fuel rapid, sustainable growth, lift Vietnam’s global standing, and add a distinct thread to the tapestry of human civilisation.