Thanh Hoa recognized as first-tier City
VGP – Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai on November 16 handed over a decision to recognize Thanh Hoa city of the central province of Thanh Hoa as a first-tier City.
November 17, 2014 2:18 PM GMT+7
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Photo: VGP/Nguyen Linh |
The city recorded an average economic growth rate of 14.5% per year with a GDP per capita of US$4,000.
The GDP per capita is expected to increase to US$5,010 by 2015.
Covering nearly 150 km2, the city has a population of nearly 400,000 people in 37 wards and communes.
By Thuy Dung
