Discussion on Merger Between Local Commune and Neighboring Ward in HCMC

A commune in Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a merger with a nearby ward, aiming to establish a new administrative unit that could facilitate unified development. The commune, which is involved in a $5 billion petrochemical project, believes that merging with the neighboring Tan Hai ward could create a more cohesive development space.

The Tan Hai ward's Party Committee has sent a document to the Long Son commune's Party Committee regarding this merger discussion. The document indicates that after thorough evaluation and discussions, 100% of the opinions within Tan Hai support maintaining the current administrative structure without merging with other localities at this time. This report has been submitted to the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee.

Previously, the Long Son commune's Party Committee expressed interest in merging with Tan Hai to form a new administrative unit, which would encompass an area of approximately 108.36 square kilometers with a population of around 50,000. This new unit would meet the conditions necessary for establishing a stable administrative entity, potentially contributing to the formation of an economic zone linked to the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex in the future.

However, the Tan Hai ward's Party Committee noted that the current organizational structure is gradually stabilizing. The ward has its own development direction and potential, and it has proposed integrating its plans into the broader Ho Chi Minh City development strategy. Therefore, merging with Long Son at this moment is not deemed essential.

The goal of enhancing connectivity and expanding development opportunities between Long Son and Tan Hai does not necessarily require merging the administrative units. Instead, both localities can continue to strengthen cooperation in planning, infrastructure development, transportation connectivity, marine economy, trade services, national defense, and environmental protection, ensuring that both administrative units remain stable while maximizing the benefits of their interconnected development.

Reports indicate that several localities in the eastern region of Ho Chi Minh City, such as Long Hai and Vung Tau, have also held meetings and agreed to propose not merging administrative units, maintaining their current status.