Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Steering Committee for Resolving Difficulties in Long-Delayed Projects (Committee 1568) met with Ho Chi Minh City officials on January 4 to address bottlenecks in numerous large-scale projects that have stalled for years.

Progress in resolving long-delayed projects

During the meeting, PM Chinh commended HCMC for its proactive efforts in identifying and addressing obstacles in long-pending projects. These efforts follow his directives outlined in Decision No. 1568/QĐ-TTg, issued on December 12, 2024, and Telegram No. 112/CĐ-TTg, dated November 6, 2024.

According to HCMC’s report, the city has compiled a list of 12 major projects facing significant hurdles, including six under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister and three under the authority of relevant ministries.

Key challenges include land clearance, zoning regulations, financial planning, and adjusting outdated investment policies to align with new legal frameworks. Public asset-related issues mainly involve reorganizing and reallocating state-owned properties managed by central ministries.

Additionally, the city has tackled 34 of 66 stalled real estate projects, with 32 still pending resolution. Another 200 projects are currently under review, with plans to submit proposals to the central government for further action.

Key projects and upcoming actions

Among the six major projects under the government’s jurisdiction is the International University Urban Area in Hoc Mon District, which has been prioritized for resolution.

For the remaining five projects, including a 10 trillion VND (~$420 million) anti-flooding initiative, the government will issue a resolution to address policy adjustments. The Ministry of Planning and Investment has been tasked with presenting this resolution by January 15.

For the 32 unresolved real estate projects and others with prolonged issues, HCMC will rely on established legal precedents to process cases. Projects lacking clear guidelines or precedents will be escalated to higher authorities for decisions.

Clear directives for effective action

PM Chinh emphasized the need for clarity in responsibility, timelines, and deliverables. He urged city and government officials to avoid bureaucratic delays, swiftly act on well-defined issues, and continue gathering information for unresolved cases.

He further outlined the division of responsibilities:

City-level issues: Handled by HCMC.
Ministerial issues: Addressed by relevant ministries.
Prime Minister’s jurisdiction: Directly resolved by the PM.
Legislative challenges: Submitted to the National Assembly for deliberation.

The Prime Minister stressed that success requires high determination, significant effort, and decisive action. He urged stakeholders to focus on completing specific tasks without overlap or wasted effort.

With a unified approach, HCMC aims to unlock the potential of delayed projects, contributing to its broader development goals and reducing financial waste.

Ngoc Huy