Dak Lak province identified accelerating project progress, particularly infrastructure works and large-scale developments, as a key driver of achieving growth target of 10% or higher.

Removing infrastructure bottlenecks

From the beginning of the year, the province has taken decisive measures to address difficulties as well as accelerate strategic infrastructure projects, especially those enhancing regional connectivity.

Notably, the eastern section of North - South expressway passing through the province is nearly 98% complete and is being expedited for early completion alongside operation. Simultaneously, Component Project 3 of Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway is entering its final stage, with around 94% completed.

Eastern North - South expressway section through the province being expedited for completion, contributing to local economic growth.

Regarding the North - South high-speed railway project, although still in preparation phase, the province has proactively established a site clearance steering committee and is coordinating with central ministries alongside agencies to carry out measurement, inventory, and compensation planning.

According to comrade Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, accelerating project progress is not only a matter of timing but also a measure of governance capacity and responsibility at each level, sector, as well as leader. Transport infrastructure serves as “lifeblood” of economy and must therefore be prioritised with the highest level of determination in leadership along with direction. Removing bottlenecks will accelerate projects, generating strong spillover effects, opening up new development space, together with enhancing provincial competitiveness in the coming period.

Enterprises accelerate project rollout

Building on steadily improving infrastructure, investors and enterprises are proactively accelerating large-scale project rollout. At Bai Goc Port project, a key logistics development in the South Phu Yen Economic Zone, the investor alongside relevant units are expediting implementation. Mr. Vu Xuan Ha, Deputy Director of Bai Goc Port JSC, stated that the company is focusing on completing procedures while preparing the site for construction commencement in June this year.

The 831 MWp solar power plant cluster, implemented by Xuan Thien Group in Ia Lop commune, being the largest in Southeast Asia, with a total investment of nearly 16 trillion VND.

Following the success of 831 MWp solar power plant cluster, the largest in Southeast Asia, implemented in Dak Lak with a total investment of nearly 16 trillion VND, Xuan Thien Group is vigorously advancing a series of new key projects. The group is currently finalising legal procedures for the Ia R’ve solar power plant cluster along with preparing documentation for the Ea Sup 1, 2 and 3 high-quality livestock complexes. Simultaneously, it is accelerating implementation of projects including Cu Lao Mai Nha high-end resort (O Loan commune), Xuan Thien Cu Mgar high-tech agriculture zone, together with Xuan Thien Ea Sup agro-forestry project.

Mr. Nguyen Huy Hoang, General Director of Xuan Thien Group JSC, affirmed that the company consistently considers Dak Lak as a strategic area for prioritising resources for large-scale as well as sustainable production models. In the coming period, the company will continue to coordinate closely with provincial departments and agencies to bring new projects into implementation as soon as possible, while accelerating ongoing projects, contributing to the provincial double-digit growth goal.

According to the Department of Finance, accelerating strategic infrastructure projects, combined with rapid expansion of investors, will not only drive short-term growth but also open up new development space for Dak Lak in the long term. This will provide a critical foundation for breakthrough growth in 2026 as well as build momentum for subsequent years.

Translated by KHUONG THAO