Thanh Hoa, Jan. 26 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the north-central province of Thanh Hoa to transform itself into a critical growth engine of the nation while paying a working trip to the locality on January 26.

Delivering Tet greetings to the provincial Party organisation, armed forces, and people, PM Chinh expressed his delight over the remarkable achievements that Thanh Hoa has carved out over the recent past, including double-digit economic growth, robust budget collection, sound social welfare, and solidarity strengthened within the Party, political system and locals.

He laid stress on the province's unique geographical advantages with mountainous, plain and coastal areas, along with its large population and rich traditio...