Master plan for Central Highlands region in 2021-2030 period announced

The master plan was approved by the Prime Minister, in Decision No.377/QD-TTg, dated May 4, 2024, which aims to promote the sustainable development of the region.

Under the plan, the Central Highlands will be developed towards a green and circular economy, with the formation of large-scale industrial crops, fruit trees, flowers, and renewable energy centres for the whole country, as well as high-quality tourist destinations that attract domestic and international tourists.

The region will have an ecological space rich in cultural diversity, forest ecosystems will be conserved and developed, and modern and harmonious infrastructure will become important platforms, to connect the Central Highlands with major economic centres in the country and promote international economic integration.

Under the plan, the Central Highlands will also ensure the harmonised growth of modern and traditional trade, to suit the special conditions for urban and rural areas, while increasing cross-border trade activities based on expanding the infrastructure system at major international border gates.

The master plan also highlights the need to develop logistics services associated with economic centres and corridors, connecting intra-regional and inter-regional trade activities and supporting the development of manufacturing industries related to domestic and international markets.Also, to develop eco-tourism, resorts, and cultural tourism associated with preserving and promoting the cultural values and identities of the Central Highlands ethnic groups, strengthening connections and improving service quality in the value chain of specific tourism products in key areas.