This is not only an administrative event but also a strong transformation of two lands rich in tradition and identity, starting the journey to realize the aspiration of a new dynamic growth pole in the South.
Long An - The epic of determination and aspiration
From a land that has suffered many difficulties and challenges, Long An has risen, reformed, innovated and developed dynamically. In the first 6 months of 2025, GRDP is estimated to reach 7.95%, rice output reached 2 million tons, and aquatic products grew by 12.3%. With 142 communes meeting new-style rural standards, 52 advanced new-style rural communes and 10 model new-style rural communes, Long An is one of the bright spots in building new-style rural areas nationwide.
Industrial production index increased by 11%; total import and export turnover reached 6,840 million USD. Long An ranked 3rd in the country in terms of PCI, attracting more than 2,000 projects, including more than 1,000 FDI projects with a total capital of more than 7.2 billion USD. Key projects such as Tan An City Ring Road, Provincial Road 830E and Provincial Road 827E were all implemented on schedule, creating an infrastructure boost for the new phase. The rate of trained workers reached 77%, and national standard schools reached 75%.
Not only that, Long An is also one of 10 localities to complete early the project of arranging administrative units at the commune and provincial levels - a testament to the innovative and drastic thinking in reforming the apparatus. National target programs for sustainable poverty reduction and new rural construction also achieved high disbursement rates, reflecting the determination of the political system.
Social security work is ensured, the cultural and spiritual life of the people is constantly improving. Cultural, sports and tourism activities take place vigorously. Security, order and territorial sovereignty and borders are maintained. Long An not only affirmed its position through numbers but also through the spirit of perseverance and continuous reform.
Unification - A turning point to create a new stature
Based on outstanding achievements and open development potential, the unification of Long An and Tay Ninh provinces is not only a strategic policy of the Central Government to streamline the apparatus and optimize resources but also a natural convergence of two lands with many similarities in history, culture and development aspirations. The unification project was carefully prepared, with high consensus in the political system and people of the two provinces, clearly demonstrating the determination to build a new province with a larger scale, position and stronger momentum.
The merger does not blur the unique identity of each region but is a premise for resonating values, expanding development space, attracting investment and creating a dynamic, integrated and modern socio-economic region. The political - administrative center located in Tan An City at present, along with the inter-regional infrastructure system, is the lever to help the new Tay Ninh province rise strongly on the national development map.
The new Tay Ninh province with an area of over 8,500km², a population of over 3.25 million people, is a strategic bridge between Ho Chi Minh City, the Southeast region and the Mekong Delta. The harmony between the green of Ba Den mountain, the primeval forest of Lo Go - Xa Mat, the poetic rivers of Vam Co Dong, Vam Co Tay and the fertile Dong Thap Muoi fields, creates a diverse ecosystem with rich potential for green economic development and eco-tourism.
The consolidated GRDP is estimated to reach 292 trillion VND in 2024. The North of the province stands out with high-tech agriculture, border gate economy and spiritual tourism; the South of the province is a bustling industrial and logistics center with a series of modern industrial parks. The transportation system such as the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai expressway, Long An International Port, Tay Long bridge - a new symbol across the Thach Bich canal, connecting two historical lands on the Ho Chi Minh road to the inter-regional waterway system, will create a symphony of comprehensive development.
Convergence of identity
The new culture of Tay Ninh province is a harmonious picture of many flows: ancient Oc Eo - Champa culture, unique Cao Dai religion, sweet Don Ca Tai Tu and the interweaving of ethnic groups: Khmer, Cham, Hoa, Ta Mun. This place both preserves the national soul and opens its heart to welcome the new. The new Tay Ninh province will not fade the memories of each region but enrich the cultural depth, elevate the identity on the basis of innovation.
The new province will not only be an administrative unit but also carry the aspiration to rise. Established in the context of the country entering the digital transformation and industry 4.0 period, it must become a place to test the sustainable growth model: Green transformation, smart urban development, inter-regional education, startup and innovation center.
All statutes originate from the people. The future of the new Tay Ninh province is built by the hands of smart farmers, creative workers, innovative cadres and dedicated intellectuals. More than ever, the spirit of solidarity, strong belief and love for the homeland will be the fire that fuels the journey ahead.
A Southern land is rising with many bright promises. Let us move forward together, with all our pride and responsibility, so that the new Tay Ninh province is not only the land of the present but also the promised land of the South in the future. From this land - where the past and the future intersect, a new era is opening: the era of soaring intelligence, spreading identity and aspiration so that the new province can become a prosperous, modern and rich-in-identity land of the South./.
Reported By Tran Quoc Viet
Translated by NT