On October 8, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met with a delegation from Ca Mau Province to discuss strategies for advancing industrial and commercial growth in the province, with a particular focus on the energy sector. The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the two - tier local government model in the field of Industry and Trade.

Attending the session were representatives from key departments and agencies under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Cà Mau delegation was led by Huynh Quoc Viet, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Huynh Chi Nguyen, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, along with leaders from various provincial departments and sectors.

In his report, Vice Chairman Huynh Chi Nguyen noted that following the merger of Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces, the newly formed Ca Mau Province now enjoys greater opportunities and advantages for socio-economic development. In line with Government Resolution No. 226/NQ-CP dated May 8, 2025 - which sets national growth targets of 8.3 - 8.5% for the year, Cà Mau has been assigned a GRDP growth goal of 8%. To realize this target, the Provincial People’s Committee issued Plan No. 014/KH-UBND on July 21, 2025, detailing key directions and tasks for socio-economic development through the end of the year.

To unlock its post-merger potential and effectively implement both Government Resolution No. 226/NQ-CP and Politburo Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW dated August 20, 2025, on ensuring national energy security through 2030 with a vision toward 2045, the Ca Mau authorities proposed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade help resolve obstacles facing several key energy projects. These projects, the province emphasized, are critical for local economic growth and for contributing to national energy security.

Officials from the Ministry’s departments addressed the province’s proposals, providing detailed clarifications and outlining development directions for Ca Mau’s energy sector. They also reviewed the province’s implementation of the two-tier local government model in the Industry and Trade sector.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien praised the proactive and innovative spirit of Ca Mau’s leadership, noting that the province has made strong efforts to identify its strengths and growth opportunities. He highlighted several priority areas for development, including aquaculture and seafood processing, eco-tourism in estuarine and coastal zones, and renewable energy.

According to the Minister, energy - particularly renewable energy will play a decisive role in driving Ca Mau’s growth in the coming years. He affirmed the Ministry’s support for the province’s plans to develop wind and solar power projects, alongside efforts to establish an integrated energy industry ecosystem and data industry. These initiatives, he said, could position the southernmost province as a regional hub for green energy and logistics.

Regarding the operation of the two - tier local government model, Minister Dien urged the province to focus on several key priorities. He called for a review and proposal of appropriate staffing structures for state management roles in the Industry and Trade sector and encouraged the province to assess the capacity of its current personnel against new administrative requirements. Based on those findings, the Ministry and province will coordinate on training and professional development programs.

The Minister also emphasized the importance of digital transformation, urging Ca Mau to invest in upgrading its information technology infrastructure including servers, workstations, and management software to ensure secure, efficient, and interconnected operations. He stressed the need to develop and effectively utilize a comprehensive Industry and Trade database to enhance decision - making, management efficiency, and policy formulation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Ca Mau’s leaders expressed their appreciation for the Minister’s guidance and the constructive feedback provided by ministry officials. They affirmed that these directions would serve as a foundation for the province to harness its full potential, promoting sustainable, balanced growth aligned with regional and national development strategies.