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In a context where storms, floods, saltwater intrusion and landslides cause increasing annual damage, many infrastructure systems can no longer respond. Therefore, investing in resilient urban infrastructure is an urgent requirement. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van - Photo: VGP/PT On November 5, the Ministry of Construction and the Central Strategic Policy Board co-chaired the Vietnam 2025 sustainable urban development forum with the theme Smart, sustainable and inclusive urban development in Vietnam. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van acknowledged: Vietnams urban system has been promoting its driving role in the process of building and developing the country. In 2022, the Politburo has given very specific instructions in Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW on planning, construction, management and sustainable development of urban areas in Vietnam. Besides the achievements, Vietnams urban system is having to solve major challenges such as rapid but uneven urbanization speed; Pressure on socio-technical infrastructure, environment and housing; the effects of climate change, natural disasters, and epidemics; requiring transformation of the development model based on innovation and digital data... Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung, Deputy Head of the Central Strategic Policy Committee, emphasized that urban areas are a particularly important space and driving force in socio-economic development. The situation of hanging planning is still common in many urban areas. Mr. Nguyen Duy Hung, Deputy Head of the Central Strategic Policy Committee also pointed out that Vietnams urban system still has some limitations that have not been thoroughly overcome such as overlapping planning. diagonal; The urban system lacks connectivity; Central urban areas have not yet promoted their leading and connecting role; The quality of development among urban areas is not uniform; Infrastructure has not kept up with the pace of urbanization; Traffic jams, flooding, lack of waste and wastewater treatment systems... have not been completely resolved. The situation of hanging plans and hanging projects is still quite common in many urban areas, affecting peoples lives and wasting social resources. Planning, infrastructure, and the ability to withstand natural disasters, extreme weather, and climate change are still weak, Mr. Hung pointed out. Faced with that situation, Mr. Hung said that perfecting institutions for smart, sustainable and inclusive urban areas is a breakthrough task. Urban planning also needs to be adjusted in accordance with the two-level local government model, to ensure uniformity and efficiency in management. At the same time, Vietnam must also promote the development of a healthy real estate market, address peoples housing needs, and handle long-standing problems; Promote strong application of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. Streamline the apparatus, expand development space. Commenting on the revolution in administrative organization, regional and urban development, bringing new opportunities, but also many challenges and new tasks, Mr. Tran Quoc Thai, Director of the Urban Development Department (Ministry of Construction) said that 2025 is a special milestone in the development process of Vietnams urban system. At the grassroots level, from more than 10,000 communes, wards and towns, the whole country reduced to 3,321 administrative units, including 2,621 communes, 687 wards and 13 special zones. RELATED NEWS This reorganization of administrative space not only streamlines the apparatus, but also opens up space. urban - rural development. Many localities have formed provinces and cities on a regional scale, Mr. Thai pointed out. According to Mr. Thai, to innovate urban development, it is necessary to continue to improve legal institutions on urban planning, construction, management and development; Adjust urban-rural system planning and construction; Building a national database on urban development, connecting with databases of land, population, investment, and infrastructure; Promote international cooperation to develop green economy, digital economy, share experiences in TOD planning, low carbon urban development and smart infrastructure; Strengthen urban management capacity at all levels, train management staff with integrated thinking, digital capabilities, and inter-sectoral coordination capabilities, effectively serving the two-level government model. Urbanization is a driving force for economic growth. Speaking at the forum, Mr. Thomas Gass, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Federation in Vietnam, stated his opinion: Urbanization is currently a key driving force in promoting Vietnams economic growth, as cities contribute above 70% of national GDP. However, if not managed effectively, the urbanization process can increase pressure on infrastructure. Strong institutions are a sustainable foundation. Data helps strategic planning and policy transparency. People are the deciding factor in the success of all reforms. Integrated development between housing, transportation, energy, water and land is an important key and innovation must be associated with inclusivity, so that technology serves the people and narrows the gap, Mr. Thomas Gass give opinions. If not managed effectively, urbanization can increase pressureInfrastructureInvesting in resilient urban infrastructure is an urgent requirement. Ms. Mariam Jeanette Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, acknowledged: Rearranging the administrative apparatus helps localities have broader management scope, stronger financial capacity and more authority in planning and infrastructure investment. This opens up opportunities but also requires investments to be consistent with national orientation and the goal of strengthening the economys resilience. Storms, floods, saltwater intrusion and landslides cause huge annual damage. Many infrastructure systems no long
