National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man's Visit to Can Tho: A Boost to Tourism and Development

Strategic Insights -

At a crucial time for Vietnam's economic growth, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man visited Can Tho, a city in the Mekong Delta, to engage with voters and discuss the proposed programs of the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly. Chairman Man emphasized the importance of turning Can Tho's potential into an advantage to develop the tourism sector, a key area in the Mekong Delta. The visit aimed to understand voters' opinions and recommendations on the National Assembly's proposed laws and resolutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Assembly is expected to pass nearly 50 laws and resolutions in the upcoming 10th session, making it the largest and most important legislative session in history.
  • Chairman Man informed voters about the country's socio-economic situation, highlighting the 7.85% GDP increase in the first 9 months of 2025, with the third quarter seeing an 8.23% increase, the highest since 2011.
  • The city's GDP has reached approximately $510 billion USD, ranking 32nd in the world, and the average income per capita is about $5,000 USD.
  • The National Assembly has successfully implemented many important decisions, including those related to scientific and technological development, international integration, and economic development.
  • Chairman Man proposed that Can Tho implement the spirit of the 13th Conference of the 13th Party Central Committee to promote socio-economic development and achieve set goals, aiming for double-digit growth in the 2026-2030 period.
  • The city has a plan to deploy the Politburo's resolutions, focusing on the fields of education, science, and health, as well as creating jobs and improving the quality of commune-level medical facilities.

Statistics:

  • GDP increase: 7.85% by the end of the first 9 months of 2025.
  • Third-quarter GDP increase: 8.23%, the highest since 2011.
  • City's GDP: approximately $510 billion USD, ranking 32nd in the world.
  • Average income per capita: about $5,000 USD.
  • Number of laws and resolutions expected to be passed: nearly 50 in the upcoming 10th session.

Sources:

  • VGP/LS
  • swire Aug 31, 2022 via Tiles Network