Lam Dong Gains Strategic Insights to Shape Future Development Strategy

Scientific conference focuses on new development opportunities

On the afternoon of May 30, the scientific conference “Lam Dong Province’s Development Model: Potential and Breakthroughs” was held at the Tea Resort Prenn Event Center in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward, under the joint organization of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee and the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

Representing the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics were Doan Minh Huan, Politburo Member and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; Nguyen Minh Hung, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council; along with representatives from the Academy’s affiliated institutes, departments and agencies.

Representing Lam Dong Province were Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Lam Dong Province; Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee; Dang Hong Sy, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee; Luu Van Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Council; and Pham Thi Phuc, Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lam Dong Province. The event was also attended by members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lam Dong Province, as well as representatives of provincial departments, agencies and local authorities.

The conference also welcomed leaders from Thanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa provinces and Da Nang city, together with nearly 150 domestic and international guests, including experts, scientists, investors and business representatives.

Experts offer strategic perspectives for the province

Speaking at the closing session, Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee, emphasized that the conference featured 15 presentations from experts, policymakers and investors discussing major issues of strategic importance to the province’s future development.

The presentations enabled provincial leaders to approach development issues with innovative thinking, strategic vision and multidimensional perspectives, thereby providing clearer theoretical and practical foundations for formulating Lam Dong’s development model in the new era.

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Lam Dong highly appreciates the valuable support and dedicated contributions from experts, scientists and policymakers. The province will seriously absorb all recommendations and suggestions. These will serve as important scientific and practical references for refining both short-term and long-term development strategies.

Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee

Leveraging strengths in industry, agriculture and tourism

The provincial leader stressed that following the administrative merger and expansion of development space, Lam Dong now possesses significant advantages across multiple sectors, particularly industry, high-tech agriculture and tourism.

In the industrial sector, Lam Dong has substantial potential in mineral extraction, deep processing and energy development. The province is estimated to hold approximately 5.4 billion tonnes of raw bauxite reserves. If current plans proceed as scheduled, Vietnam’s first domestically produced aluminum is expected to be manufactured at the Nhan Co area on July 2, 2026.

In high-tech agriculture, Lam Dong possesses the country’s largest agricultural production area, covering more than 1.054 million hectares. The province is strengthening cooperation with enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City and other major economic centers to establish formal distribution channels for Lam Dong’s agricultural products in southern markets.

Tourism remains another key growth pillar. With its unique combination of forests, highlands and coastal resources, Lam Dong is well positioned for tourism expansion. The future operation of both Phan Thiet and Lien Khuong airports, together with upgraded strategic transport corridors, is expected to significantly improve accessibility and support tourism growth.

Challenges remain despite significant potential

Alongside its strengths, Lam Dong continues to face several challenges, including limitations in transportation infrastructure, digital infrastructure and the availability of high-quality human resources.

Under these circumstances, provincial leaders believe Lam Dong must pursue comprehensive reforms and innovation across all sectors.

Following the conference, departments, agencies and local authorities were encouraged to maintain close engagement with experts, scientists and policymakers in order to transform strategic recommendations into practical development solutions for their respective sectors.

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Lam Dong hopes to continue receiving support, cooperation and partnership from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, experts, scientists and the investment community throughout the process of building and implementing the province’s new development model.

Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee