Da Nang, March 29 -- Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his hope that the proposed merger of Da Nang city and Quang Nam province will transform the new Quang Nam - Da Nang into a socio-economic powerhouse in central Vietnam and a trailblaser in modernisation.

During a working session with the standing boards of the Da Nang Municipal and Quang Nam Provincial Party Committees, Lam urged faster economic restructuring to boost labour productivity and harness local strengths. He outlined key goals, including an international financial centre, a free trade zone, a modern coastal city, and a world-class tourism hub blending leisure and heritage.

He urged defining the region's strategic role and unique assets - Chu Lai as an industrial an...