Over the past five years, Hau Giang province has fulfilled its socio-economic targets and achieved an average GDP growth of 12.44 percent. In 2008 and 2009 Hau Giang led other south-western provinces in patriotic emulation movements and was awarded the Prime Minister’s emulation banner. Thousands of individuals have distinguished themselves in the fields of agriculture, industry, culture, security, and defence. They are farmers, teachers, pupils, policemen, and nuns who have overcome difficulties and made significant contributions to society.

Speaking at the congress, Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan praised Hau Giang’s achievements and said the province has overcome difficulties, carried out patriotic emulation movements, developed infrastructure, effected administration reform, and stepped up investment in education.

On behalf of the Party and State, Ms Doan presented the first class Labour Order and the Government’s emulation banner to Hau Giang province, other orders and awards to 31. individuals and units involved.