The People's Committee of the central province of Thanh Hoa  has officially approved the Cam Tan Urban Development Program in Cam Thuy district, extending to 2045.

The program is designed to promote sustainable development, address climate change, and optimize resource utilization, while enhancing residents' quality of life and preserving the local cultural identity.

The program encompasses the entire natural area of 2,998.8 hectares in Cam Tan Commune (1,459.4 hectares) and Cam Van Commune (1,539.4 hectares).

Specific objectives include increasing the district's urban population from 16,214 in 2024 to 25,000 by 2045.

The total estimated budget for the program's implementation exceeds VND2 trillion ($81 million), including nearly VND1.155 trillion ($44.7 million) from public investment capital fund, and VND 935 billion ($36 million) from other sources.