Mr Nghi made the statement at a working session with provincial leaders in Hung Yen on June 30.

Hung Yen has plenty of advantages as it is located in the key economic Red River Delta region, next to Hanoi and the northern port city of Hai Phong, he said.

The Party Politburo Member praised Hung Yen’s significant achievements in terms of GDP growth rate, State budget collection, poverty reduction and employment.

He asked Hung Yen to focus on environment protection, job generation, and land management while narrowing the gap between rich and poor. The province should also promote human resource development, ensure food security and develop high technology to achieve sustainable growth and boost knowledge-based economy, he insisted.

Mr Nghi also pointed out some shortcomings relating to land acquisition and compensation that requires more transparency and suitable policy.