On September 3, Mr. Tran Van Lau, Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee, held a working session with the leadership of Nam Can Tho University (DNC) to review the university’s recent operations. Attending the meeting were also Mr. Nguyen Van Khoi, Vice Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee, along with representatives of relevant city departments and agencies.

At the session, Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Chairman of the DNC Board of Trustees, outlined six key challenges the university is facing and requested the city’s guidance, support, and facilitation to ensure continued growth. These challenges include:

• Road access in front of Nam Can Tho University Hospital.
• Land clearance for the remaining portion of land designated for campus expansion.
• Auction procedures for land-use rights on a 10,960.3 m² plot currently leased by DNC in An Binh Ward, Can Tho City.
• Construction permit for Phase II of the dormitory project.
• Implementation of Phase II of Nam Can Tho University Hospital.
• Approval for the proposed master plan of a New Urban Area project—including faculty housing, an eco-tourism complex, and a retirement institute—in Nhon Ai Commune, Can Tho City.

Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, J.D. – Chairman of Nam Can Tho University Medical Center & Nam Can Tho University, speaks about the hospital’s challenges. (Photo: Huynh Xay – Dan Viet Newspaper).

In response, Chairman Tran Van Lau emphasized the city’s strong commitment to education and training, highlighting DNC’s important role in developing high-quality human resources for both Can Tho and the Mekong Delta region. He affirmed that the city will actively work to address these issues while ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

Mr. Tran Van Lau – Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee, chairs a meeting to address difficulties faced by Nam Can Tho University Hospital. (Photo: Tuan Quang – Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper)

Regarding road access to Nam Can Tho University Hospital, the Chairman instructed the Department of Construction, Cai Rang Ward authorities, and DNC to conduct a survey to design a safe and effective connection between the hospital and the national highway—serving both residents and students. Based on the findings, the city will prepare a proposal to submit to the Ministry for approval.

For matters related to land-use auctions, dormitory Phase II construction permits, and the proposed New Urban Area project (faculty housing, eco-tourism, retirement institute), the Chairman directed relevant departments to coordinate closely with DNC to expedite procedures in accordance with regulations. He also requested that the proposed projects be considered for inclusion in the city’s upcoming master development plan.

As for land clearance for the remaining campus expansion area and Phase II of the university hospital, the Chairman advised DNC to temporarily hold off until the new Land Law comes into effect in early 2026.

Leaders of Nam Can Tho University present commemorative gifts to the Can Tho City People’s Committee leadership, followed by a group photo with delegates. (Photo: Bao Ngoc – Can Tho Newspaper)