Approval of the Plan for Hanoi for the period of 2021-2030, with vision to 2050

Approval of the Plan for Hanoi for the period of 2021-2030, with vision to 2050​ (Image from the internet)

On December 12, 2024, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision 1569/QD-TTg approving the Plan for Hanoi for the period of 2021-2030, with vision to 2050​.

Approval of the Plan for Hanoi for the period of 2021-2030, with vision to 2050​

The Prime Minister of Vietnam approves the Plan for Hanoi for the period of 2021-2030, with vision to 2050​ with the following goals and vision:

* Development goals by 2030

** General objectives

The Hanoi is envisioned as “Civilized - Modern - Cultured”, green, smart, a place that gathers cultural quintessence, deeply integrates internationally, has high competitiveness, and achieves a level of development comparable to the capitals of developed countries in the region; serves as a center and driving force for the development of the Red River Delta region, an economic growth pole leading the nation's economy, and holds influence in the region; is a major financial economic center; a leading center for education and training, healthcare, science, technology, and innovation; a tranquil city where citizens enjoy happiness.

** Specific objectives

- Economic objectives:

(1) Achieve an average growth rate of the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of 8.5 - 9.5% per year in the period 2021 - 2030. By 2030, the GRDP scale (current prices) is 3.4 times that of 2020; contributing 15 - 16% to the nation’s GDP, and approximately 45 - 46% to the Red River Delta’s GRDP. Per capita GRDP (current prices) reaches about 13,500 - 14,000 USD;

(2) The service sector accounts for approximately 65.2% of GRDP, the industry and construction sector about 25.3%, the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector about 1.3%, and product tax minus product subsidies accounts for roughly 8.2%.

The digital economy comprises 40% of GRDP; the cultural industry contributes about 8% to the city’s GRDP;

(3) Contribution of total factor productivity (TFP) to average growth around 57 - 58%;

(4) Labor productivity growth rate is about 7.5 - 8% per year;

- Social objectives:

(5) Permanent population size of approximately 10.5 - 11 million people; transient population equivalent to about 1.45 million people;

(6) Human Development Index (HDI) reaches approximately 0.88 - 0.90;

(7) 85 - 90% of public schools meet national standards;

(8) Increase the proportion of trained labor in the economy to 80 - 85%; with 60% having qualifications and certifications;

(9) General unemployment rate below 3%, with urban unemployment below 3.5%;

(10) Virtually no poor households according to national poverty standards;

(11) Number of hospital beds per ten thousand people exceeds 38 beds; number of doctors per ten thousand people reaches 19 doctors; number of pharmacists per ten thousand people reaches 3 pharmacists; number of nurses per doctor is 3 - 4 nurses. Health insurance participation rate exceeds 95% of the population;

- Environmental objectives:

(12) Forest coverage rate reaches approximately 6.2%;

(13) Urban green space area aims for about 10-12 m²/person;

(14) 100% of municipal solid waste is sorted at source, collected, and treated according to standards and regulations, with less than 10% being directly landfilled. 100% of rural solid waste is sorted at source, with 98% collected and treated according to standards and regulations;

(15) Collection and treatment rate of urban domestic wastewater reaches 70%; 100% of operating industrial parks, export processing zones, and industrial clusters have centralized wastewater treatment systems meeting environmental standards;

(16) 100% of urban and rural population has access to clean water through centralized water supply systems;

- Urban and rural objectives:

(17) Urbanization rate reaches 65 - 70%;

(18) Public transport aims to meet 30 - 40% of urban travel demand;

(19) The average living floor area per capita in urban areas reaches 32 m²;

(20) 50% of total districts meet advanced new rural standards; 30% meet model new rural standards; and build rural infrastructure systems approaching urban standards;

(21) Ensure national defense, security, order, and safety for the Capital in all situations; closely integrate economic, cultural, and social development with reinforcing defense, security, and external relations.

* Vision to 2050

Hanoi aspires to be a global city, green - smart - peaceful - prosperous, worthy of representing a powerful, prosperous Vietnam; with a comprehensive development in economy, culture, and society, exemplary and distinctive for the country; leading development in the region, on par with the capitals of developed nations worldwide; a desirable destination to visit, reside, and contribute. Residents enjoy a high standard of living and quality of life.

Per capita GRDP is approximately 45,000 - 46,000 USD; urbanization rate is about 80 - 85%.

For more details, see Decision 1569/QD-TTg which takes effect from December 12, 2024.

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