Vu Dai Thang (third from right) elected as new Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee.
On November 28, at the 28th session of the Hanoi People's Council, newly elected Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang delivered an emotional address, calling his election a special honor and a major political responsibility.
Chairman Vu Dai Thang pledged decisive, transparent and integrity-based governance, placing the well-being and happiness of Hanoi's residents as the highest measure of performance.
A special honor and immense responsibility
In his remarks, Central Committee member, Vice Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in him by the Politburo, the Secretariat, the Hanoi Party Committee and the city's residents.
Although born in Haiphong, he said his student years and early career at the Ministry of Planning and Investment tied him closely to Hanoi.
His assignments in Ha Nam, Quang Binh and Quang Ninh, before returning to serve the capital, strengthened his pride and sense of duty.
Chairman Vu Dai Thang thanked central leaders, the Hanoi Party Committee and assembly delegates for their confidence.
He said this trust requires him to make even greater efforts for the capital's development.
He noted that Hanoi, as the nation's political and administrative center, holds influence that extends beyond its borders and shapes national development.
With strong leadership and unity, Hanoi has achieved important and comprehensive progress in recent years, forming a solid base for a new development stage.
He reaffirmed the strategic goal set by the 18th Party Congress of Hanoi: by 2030, Hanoi must become a modern, civilized and culturally rich capital and by 2045, a globally connected city with high living standards and comprehensive development.
In the new period marked by both opportunities and challenges, he emphasized the need for innovative thinking in urban governance, economic and social development and quality-of-life improvement.
He said the Chairman of the People's Committee must take full responsibility for administrative effectiveness and lead with discipline, transparency, accountability and measurable results.
"Satisfaction and trust of the people are the final measure of governance," he stated.
Hanoi outlines new governance priorities
In his speech, Chairman Vu Dai Thang outlined major priorities as followed:
First, achieving the highest possible results for 2025 and creating momentum for 2026.
The city will promote green, digital, innovative and sustainable growth, develop the knowledge economy, circular economy, cultural industries and high-quality services and push for growth of 11% or higher in 2026.
New Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Dai Thang speaks at the event.
Second, improving government efficiency and strengthening decentralization and delegation.
The city will enhance regulatory transparency, streamline procedures and advance digital governance, ensuring that all administrative operations aim toward citizen and business satisfaction.
Third, reorganizing urban space under a multi-center model.
Hanoi will develop infrastructure through the "corridor–ring–station" approach, address congestion, pollution, flooding, land management and urban order and promptly resolve difficulties for residents and businesses.
Fourth, preserving and promoting Hanoi's cultural and human values.
The city will safeguard its heritage and foster a courteous, modern and creative citizen identity, ensuring social welfare keeps pace with economic growth.
Fifth, maintaining strong national defense and security while enhancing resilience to emerging threats.
Hanoi will strengthen early warning, combat crime, especially cybercrime and improve disaster-response and climate-adaptation capacity.
In his new role, Chairman Vu Dai Thang pledged political integrity and strict adherence to Party leadership and People's Council oversight.
He committed to leading with courage, responsibility and transparency, always placing the public interest above all else.
He emphasized a governance philosophy of "close to the people, respecting the people, listening to the people" and making citizens' well-being the core of all decisions.
Chairman Vu Dai Thang expressed hope for continued guidance from central leaders and unity from the political system, armed forces, business community and Hanoi's residents to help the city accomplish its goals.