Hanoi Pilots Development Model in Two Localities as 54 Criteria Await Detailed Guidance
Hanoi reviewed pilot projects in Thư Lâm and Phúc Thịnh on November 9. City officials called for unified guidance on 54 criteria by the end of November and measures to support household businesses, streamline administrative procedures and improve business conditions. The proposals are expected to be considered soon, with implementation planned from 2027.
Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Vũ Đại Thắng chaired a meeting on November 9 to review progress on pilot projects in Thư Lâm and Phúc Thịnh. He said the pilots should aim to improve residents' quality of life and have specific, measurable criteria. Economic development targets must also be tied to concrete growth drivers, including industrial parks, manufacturing, trade, services and markets.
Hanoi held a meeting on November 9 to review progress on pilot projects in the two localities.（VietVance）
On the economy, Vũ Đại Thắng called for measures to support household businesses and streamline administrative procedures, making it easier to conduct business and develop private enterprises. He said the two localities should also make effective use of resources from businesses and investors alongside government resources. Phúc Thịnh proposed developing infrastructure, advancing land clearance, and expanding trade, services and logistics along a transport corridor, but faces shortages of specialized personnel, planning capacity and investment resources.
As of November 4, 2026, Thư Lâm's self-assessment found that it met 12 of the 54 criteria, scored points on eight without meeting them, and lacked a basis for scoring the remaining 34. Its total was 22.8 out of 100 points. Local officials said 23 criteria still had no specific guidance documents and urged Hanoi to speed up approval of zoning plans and allocate funding for key infrastructure projects. Thư Lâm aims to meet 14 criteria by the end of 2026, 31 in 2027 and 48 in 2030.
Hanoi People's Committee Vice Chairman Nguyễn Xuân Lưu instructed city departments to turn the 54 criteria into a unified guidance document by the end of November 2026, specifying implementation methods, assessment thresholds and departmental responsibilities. The meeting was told that six of 18 assigned tasks had been completed. The city government called on relevant agencies to advance the remaining tasks in 2026 and help the two localities finalize their proposals, aiming for approval soon and implementation from 2027.
Source: VietVance
