Immediately after Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15 of the National Assembly on the pilot implementation of some special mechanisms and policies for the development of Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province (referred to as Resolution 72) took effect, Buon Ma Thuot City has actively coordinated with departments and sectors to implement various solutions to effectively implement policies. This aims to exploit opportunities, leverage advantages, achieve faster growth, and be determined to successfully accomplish the set targets.

Efficiently implemeting financial mechanisms

Among the 5 special development policies for Buon Ma Thuot City according to Resolution 72/2022/QH15 of the National Assembly, two policies concern financial management - state budget (debt limit and additional allocation of expenditure). Buon Ma Thuot City has proactively coordinated with departments to implement these financial policies, creating a significant source of resources for the locality.

Buon Ma Thuot City focuses on developing a project to become the "Coffee Capital of the World"

Mr. Vu Van Hung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Buon Ma Thuot City, stated that the city has issued Plan No. 53/KH-UBND on February 28, 2023, to specify the tasks of implementing various policies. Regarding the debt limit of Dak Lak Province (the additional 20% debt increase over the state budget regulations will be entirely allocated to investment projects in Buon Ma Thuot City), the People's Committee of the City actively cooperated and advised the Provincial People's Committee with Official Letter No. 3325/UBND-TH dated April 24, 2023, proposing sponsors and guiding the procedures for proposing the Development Project of the green urban area along the Ea Nao - Ea Tam stream corridor in Buon Ma Thuot City. The project is scheduled to be implemented from 2025 to 2030 (with an additional 20% debt increase, allowing the city to borrow an annual average of VND 1,300 billion).

Following the implementation of the Government Office's Official Letter No. 3990/BKHDT-KTĐN dated May 29, 2023, concerning suggestions for the Development Project of the green urban area along the Ea Nao - Ea Tam stream corridor in Dak Lak Province, the City's People's Committee continues to collaborate with departments, committees, and agencies of the province and consulting units to complete the project proposal. The total estimated project investment is VND 4,200 billion, with funding sources including VND 1,780 billion from foreign loans and VND 2,420 billion from local budget matching funds. In 2023, the plan is to complete the proposal for the Provincial People's Committee and report to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The successful investment in this project will create new conditions for Buon Ma Thuot City, establishing urban areas, commercial centers within the city's stream corridor. This will provide opportunities for Buon Ma Thuot City and Dak Lak Province to increase state budget revenues through financial means (land auctions), employment for workers, and more.

Regarding the allocation of additional funds, equal to 45% of the regular expenditure, the Provincial People's Council issued Resolution No. 55/NQ-HĐND on December 21, 2022, on the budget estimate and allocation of the state budget for 2023 in Dak Lak Province. The Provincial People's Committee also issued Decision No. 2922/QD-UBND on December 27, 2022, regarding the allocation of state budget revenue and expenditure for 2023. In this allocation, additional regular expenses for Buon Ma Thuot City were provided to implement Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15 dated November 15, 2022, of the National Assembly, with an increase of VND 336,380 million. The City's People's Committee submitted Resolution No. 63/NQ-HĐND on March 7, 2023, during the Specialized Session, regarding the allocation of additional central budget funds of VND 336,380 million for specific expenditure tasks.

In addition, the Provincial People's Council of Dak Lak Province issued Resolution No. 02/2023/NQ-HĐND on April 20, 2023, regarding the addition of some contents to Resolution No. 07/2016/NQ-HĐND dated December 14, 2016, of the People's Council of Dak Lak Province on the decentralization of revenue sources and expenditure tasks from 2017 to local authorities within Dak Lak Province. This addition included decentralizing revenue sources to the city of Buon Ma Thuot in accordance with Clause 2, Article 3 of Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15 dated November 15, 2022, of the National Assembly. It also added expenditure items for the city of Buon Ma Thuot, specifically allocating funds for the healthcare sector to implement special mechanisms under Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15 of the National Assembly.

Buon Ma Thuot City has been agreed upon by the central government to receive additional funding for 5 years of implementing Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15 of the National Assembly, with an annual amount of VND 336 billion. This funding is primarily allocated to education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives. Notably, some educational institutions (high schools), healthcare centers, and communal clinics will be transferred to the city for investment in infrastructure and equipment (previously managed by the Department of Education and Training and the Department of Health), according to Mr. Vu Van Hung.

Promoting investment and tax incentives for businesses

According to the leadership of the People's Committee of Buon Ma Thuot City, with a sense of urgency and determination, and efforts to maximize the effectiveness and potential of policies for participating businesses, the City's People's Committee has established an investment attraction section on the city's electronic portal. This section includes information about fields, timeframes, and tax incentives for corporate income tax. It also lists projects and investments on the city's territory to inform businesses and citizens and promote investment. Additionally, the city directs the review of idle land that has exceeded the prescribed time limits for investment approval in industrial zones and clusters in the city's jurisdiction. These reports are submitted to the Provincial People's Committee for further promotion and attraction of investment.

Buon Ma Thuot City continues to develop modern and integrated urban infrastructure

The city is also coordinating with consulting firms and departments to advise on the next procedures for the Government's approval of the plan to develop the brand of Buon Ma Thuot City as the "Coffee Capital of the World." The Urban Management Department is leading this effort. They are collaborating with relevant agencies and units to identify specific land funds that are suitable for the planned investment projects, sectors, and fields defined in Article 4 of Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15. This information will be submitted to the city's People's Committee for further consideration and approval.

Currently, there are several businesses showing interest in exploring and promoting investments in sectors and industries that can benefit from the incentives outlined in Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15. Among them, Simexco Dak Lak Co., Ltd. (Simexco Dak Lak) is taking the lead in expanding production and developing products within the city.

The city is determined to make adjustments to the general urban planning of Buon Ma Thuot City

According to Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15, the Prime Minister has approved the  decentralized authority for approving partial adjustments to the functional area planning and general urban planning of Buon Ma Thuot City.

The People's Committee of the city has cooperated with the Department of Construction to provide suggestions and improvements, which will be submitted to the Department of Construction for consultation with the Prime Minister on the issuance of Decision No. 07/2023/QD-TTg on decentralized authority for approving partial adjustments to the functional area planning and general urban planning of Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province.

The city plans modern and synchronized infrastructure in line with the province's general planning.

Currently, the Provincial People's Committee has submitted to the Ministry of Construction for appraisal and approval the task of amending the general planning of Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, until 2045, as stated in Document No. 49/TTr-UBND dated May 25, 2023. The Ministry of Construction is in the process of soliciting opinions from relevant ministries and departments regarding the task of amending the general planning. Once the Ministry of Construction provides its input, the consulting unit will complete the proposal for approval. The expected completion date for the task of amending the general planning is set for July 2023. The bidding process is scheduled as follows: Preparation of the amended planning project in September 2023, with the expected approval of the amended planning project by December 30, 2024.

Mr. Vu Van Hung, Chairman of the City's People's Committee, emphasized that during the period before the general planning is adjusted, they will review areas and projects that do not conform to the planning and propose partial adjustments to ensure that the basis for implementing projects and tasks for economic development is in line with the planning.

Buon Ma Thuot City is committed to creating a smart, ecological, and culturally distinctive urban environment.

The city has also assigned specific tasks to each unit, department, and office to efficiently implement the mechanisms. Furthermore, during the implementation of the designated tasks and objectives as outlined in Conclusion No. 67-KL/TW of the Party Central Committee and Resolution No. 103/NQ-CP of the Government, the local authorities have proactively prioritized resources from public investment capital for investment, construction, and renovation of various transportation routes with a focus on connectivity and spillover effects. They have also undertaken the renovation and upgrade of numerous parks, gardens, and green spaces, as well as the enhancement of sidewalks, streams, and reservoirs. All of these efforts aim to move closer to the goal of building a "green and culturally rich city."

We believe that with the effective implementation of special mechanisms and policies, the city will leverage opportunities, harness its advantages, achieve rapid growth, and successfully meet the targets to transform Buon Ma Thuot into a central hub within the Central Highlands region, in line with the conclusion made on December 16, 2019, by the Party Central Committee.

Attracting high-quality human resources:

The city has implemented policies to incentivize experts, scientists, and individuals with special talents, following Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15. Recently, the People's Committee of Buon Ma Thuot City proposed to the Provincial People's Council of Dak Lak Province to issue a resolution outlining preferential policies for experts, scientists, and individuals with exceptional talents who work in the city. Currently, the Department of Interior Affairs is soliciting input and contributions from various departments, sectors, and relevant agencies to refine the draft resolution for submission to the Provincial People's Council in the near future.

The city is focusing on the task of building a smart city and attracting high-quality human resources.

Currently, the city has proposed the expected number of 10 specialists in three fields: information technology, high-tech agriculture, and urban planning and management, according to Resolution No. 72/2022/QH15. After attracting and selecting experts, scientists, or individuals with special talents, the city will establish an expert team under the leadership of the People's Committee to manage them through a contract-based, product-oriented approach.

The City's Internal Affairs Department is reviewing the demand for recruiting officials and public employees in the city, identifying positions and titles that need to attract high-quality human resources and individuals with high professional qualifications. This information will be reported to the City's People's Committee for consideration and direction to implement.