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General Secretary Tô Lâm speaks during his meeting with Ninh Thuận's authorities. — VNA/VNS Photo

NINH THUẬN — With Việt Nam's power consumption set to soar in the coming years, nuclear power offers a promising avenue to diversify the energy mix, bolster energy security and accelerate the shift towards clean energy, stated Party General Secretary Tô Lâm.

This remark was made on Thursday during his visit to the south-central province of Ninh Thuận, where Việt Nam's first nuclear project is set. He was accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking officials, including National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyễn Đức Hải and Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc.

The halted Ninh Thuận's Nuclear Power Project was a key topic of discussion. The project was first approved by the National Assembly in 2009, involving plans to construct two nuclear plants -- Ninh Thuận 1 and Ninh Thuận 2 -- which were designed to occupy approximately 1,600ha of land and required the relocation of approximately 4,000 residents.

However, the project was suspended in 2016 due to economic concerns and shifting national priorities. This decision disrupted local development plans and left many affected communities in limbo.

Infrastructure projects were put on hold, public facilities in the affected areas deteriorated, and displaced families waited years for clarity on resettlement plans.

With the Party and State's decision to revive the project, hopes are high that it will not only resolve these long-standing issues but also bring significant benefits to the region and the country.

During his visit, the General Secretary emphasised the project’s importance for Việt Nam’s energy security and green transition, highlighting global advancements in nuclear technology, which make modern plants safer and more efficient, and the growing global reliance on nuclear energy to meet increasing electricity demand.

“Although history has recorded some incidents at nuclear plants, the probability of such events is exceedingly low," he said.

"Modern nuclear technology has advanced through several generations, making it far superior and safer than older systems.”

He also stressed the broader benefits of the project, including opportunities to train a skilled workforce, enhance the country’s technological capacity and participate in global nuclear supply chains.

He called on Ninh Thuận's citizens to support the project by allocating land and resources for its development, and pledged that the benefits would be shared equitably.

“The Government will ensure the best nuclear technologies, top consulting partners and the most qualified management teams are selected to operate this national energy project safely and effectively," he added.

During the working session, the local authorities shared a glowing report on the province's progress over the past five years.

The province’s economy grew 1.7 times compared to the start of the term, with an average annual GRDP growth rate of approximately 9 per cent, ranking among the fastest in Việt Nam.

Post-pandemic tourism rebounded rapidly, with visitor numbers surging to 3.4 million by the end of 2024, almost triple the 2020 figure. Average income per capita quadrupled, and the poverty rate fell from 9.34 per cent to just 2.69 per cent.

Lâm commended the province for its resilience and efficient use of resources, transforming what was once Việt Nam’s driest province into a growing hub for renewable energy, tourism and high-tech agriculture.

He urged authorities to continue leveraging the province's strengths to foster growth. Several areas of potential were highlighted, including the marine economy, renewable energy and chemicals.

The General Secretary also stressed the importance of good governance and inclusivity in development, encouraging authorities to build a strong political system that prioritises transparency and accountability.

“Fighting corruption and upholding ethical standards are crucial. We must also foster creativity and bold decision-making among leaders who dare to think and act for the greater good,” he noted.

Education, healthcare and infrastructure also featured prominently in his recommendations. He called for investments to improve schools, attract talent and develop infrastructure.

“Ninh Thuận must not only be a place where people want to work, but also a place where they want to live and raise their families,” he added.

In his concluding remarks, Lâm expressed confidence in Ninh Thuận’s ability to achieve breakthroughs. He called on the province to align its efforts with Việt Nam’s broader goals, particularly the vision of a 'New Era of National Transformation'.

“The opportunities are here, the conditions are right, and the path forward is clear. All that remains is for us to act – with urgency, determination and unity,” he said.

Earlier in the day, the delegation visited the Martyrs’ Cemetery in the province to honour those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. — VNS

Tuy nhiên, sau cuộc đấu giá trên, UBND huyện Quốc Oai đã ban hành thông báo về việc dừng đấu giá đất đối với 39 thửa tại xã Tân Phú để rà soát, cập nhật và điều chỉnh phương án đấu giá theo quy định.

Người đã mua hồ sơ, nộp tiền đặt trước sẽ được trả lại. Thời điểm tổ chức lại phiên đấu giá này chưa được nhà chức trách xác định.

Theo kế hoạch, huyện sẽ đấu giá 39 thửa đất tại thôn Yên Quán, xã Tân Phú vào cuối tháng này. Các lô này có diện tích từ 78-114m2 đều có giá khởi điểm 4,7 triệu đồng/m2, tương ứng tiền cọc mỗi lô từ 73-108 triệu đồng.

Trước đó, nhiều địa phương trên địa bàn TP Hà Nội cũng hoãn kế hoạch tổ chức một số phiên đấu giá như Hoài Đức, Thanh Oai, Đan Phượng... sau yêu cầu chấn chỉnh công tác đấu giá đất của cơ quan quản lý. 

Các phiên đấu giá tại các huyện vùng ven như Thanh Oai, Hoài Đức,... được tạm dừng khi giá trúng gấp nhiều lần khởi điểm, trong đó cao nhất hơn 100 triệu đồng/m2 (gấp 18 lần khởi điểm), gây xôn xao thị trường.

Đáng chú ý, trong số 68 lô đất trúng đấu giá ở huyện Thanh Oai, mới có 13 nhà đầu tư nộp tiền dù đã hết thời hạn thanh toán. Các lô này chỉ có giá trúng từ 51,6-55 triệu/m2. Còn 55 lô trúng từ 80 triệu đến hơn 100 triệu đồng/m2 đều bỏ cọc, không nộp tiền.

A view of the session. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – Lawmakers continue their debate on the draft Law on Public Investment (amended) as part of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing eighth session in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

The draft law has been hailed by ministries, sectors, localities, international organisations, and foreign donors, particularly in terms of fundamentally addressing existing issues, limitations, and bottlenecks arising in the implementation of the 2019 Law on Public Investment. The regulations on the decentralisation and delegation of authority ensure clarity in roles, tasks, and responsibilities, making it easier to monitor, supervise, and evaluate the work, meeting the requirements for managing and using public investment resources to implement the three strategic breakthroughs, particularly in infrastructure development.

According to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng, the major policy groups specified include institutionalising mechanisms and pilot and specific policies that have been authorised by the NA; promoting decentralisation and delegation of authority; improving the quality of investment preparation, resources, and ability mobilisation to implement public investment projects of localities and State-owned enterprises; promoting the implementation and disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) funding and concessional loans from foreign donors (foreign capital); and simplifying procedures, and adding and clarifying concepts, terms, and regulations to ensure the consistency and coherence of the legal system.

In their afternoon, the legislators will discuss a draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Planning, the Law on Investment, the Law on Investment under Public-Private Partnership (PPP), and the Law on Bidding.

Minister Dũng stated that the bill aims to promptly address urgent institutional challenges, simplify administrative procedures, and promote the decentralisation and delegation in the areas of planning, business and investment, PPP investment, and bidding. — VNS