The 14th session of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee officially opened on July 2 under the leadership of Mr. Le Thanh Hai, Politburo Member and Secretary of the City Party Committee.
The meeting will focus on resolving urgent current issues and maintaining growth in the economy.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee emphasized that the implementation of Central Resolution 4 has made positive changes.
The City will focus on taking care of all residents, further dialogue, resolve concerns of residents regarding land compensation, reduce traffic accidents, crime, and deal with various complaints in the last six months.
Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Member of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee, said that the economic, cultural and social sectors have improved in the first six months.
The City GDP is expected to reach 9.5 percent or more by end of the year. One of the priorities the City is focusing on is resolving problems and supporting enterprises in their production development.
The City will also prioritize budget capital for important projects and put some constructions into operation by end of this year, such as the Saigon Bridge 2 and the Tan Son Nhat-Binh Loi-Outer Beltway Road.