Cua Lo Town celebrates 30th anniversary

On August 29, 1994, the Government issued Decree No. 113-CP establishing Cua Lo Town under Nghe An Province. Over the past 30 years of construction, development, and growth, the Party Committee, authority, and people of Cua Lo Town have consistently promoted solidarity, tirelessly engaged in labor, production, innovation, and creativity, building a civilized and modern tourist town that has become one of the three high-growth centers in Nghe An Province.

During its process of building and development, Cua Lo has achieved many positive results. The political system has been consolidated and strengthened, and the great unity bloc of the entire people has been expanded. The urban landscape has become increasingly spacious, clean, and civilized, with many recreational areas of national and international stature.

Over the past 30 years, the total production value of the town has increased by 46 times, and per capita income has risen by 82 times. Cua Lo is one of the two localities in the province that can balance its budget revenue and expenditure on its own. The local economy has positively shifted towards tourism services as the key economic sector. In 2024, the total number of tourists is estimated to reach 5 million, with revenue estimated at 5 trillion VND.

Cultural and social fields have developed; social welfare is ensured, the material and spiritual lives of the people have been continuously improved; national defense and security have been maintained.

With many achievements, the Party Committee and people of Cua Lo Town have been honored by the State President with the First-Class Labor Order and many other prestigious awards.

Speaking at the celebration, on behalf of the provincial leadership, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long praised the efforts of the Party Committee and people of Cua Lo Town over the past 30 years.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also outlined the policy and plan for rearranging district- and commune-level administrative units for the 2023-2025 period. Accordingly, Cua Lo Town will be merged into Vinh City. This merger will create new advantages for development.

Mr. Bui Dinh Long requested the Party Committee, authority, and people of Cua Lo Town to continue to focus on leadership and direction to successfully achieve the goals and targets set by the Party Congress at all levels.

He also emphasized the importance of comprehensive, continuous, and diverse communication about the significance and positive impact of merging Cua Lo Town into Vinh City. This includes coordinating to develop plans for arranging and resolving policies for officials, civil servants, public employees, and workers affected by the rearrangement; reviewing, finalizing, and systematizing personnel and public service files.

There will be a review, listing, and evaluation of the current status and usage of public offices and assets at administrative units; adjusting and updating land use plans and plans. At the same time, guidance, communication, and support will be provided to businesses and residents to prepare for the transition of documents after the merger.

At the anniversary celebration, the People's Committee of Cua Lo Town presented certificates of merit and rewards to 10 collectives and 20 individuals who achieved outstanding achievements in the emulation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the town's founding.