Representing Nam Dinh province were Mr. Tran Le Doai - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Tran Minh Hoan - Director of the Department of Science and Technology, and other leaders from the Department's functional divisions.
Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi were Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc - Senior Lecturer and Project Leader; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Quan - Head of the Department of History; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hong Son - Deputy Head of the Department of History; Prof. Dr. Truong Quang Hai; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh; Prof. Dr. Lam Thi My Dung; and journalist Nguyen Quoc Phong - former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien newspaper.
In his opening remarks at the conference, Mr. Tran Minh Hoan, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, stated that the compilation of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer is a special science and technology task of Nam Dinh province. This project has received close guidance from the provincial People's Committee leadership and the cooperation of scientists from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
"With the participation of leading scientists in the fields of history, geography, and culture, we are confident that the task of compiling the Nam Dinh Gazetteer will be carried out seriously, expeditiously, and will yield a product rich in scientific and practical value," emphasized the Director of the Department of Science and Technology.
Mr. Tran Minh Hoan, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, emphasized that compiling the Nam Dinh Gazetteer is a special scientific and technological task for Nam Dinh province.
Sharing the honor of the university being trusted by the People's Committee of Nam Dinh province to be the leading unit in implementing the task of compiling the Nam Dinh Gazetteer, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, affirmed that the university had invited leading scientists in various fields to participate in the compilation, with the desire to bring about a high-value scientific product that contributes to the development of science and education, raising the intellectual level of the people, serving policy planning, socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security, and contributing to the completion of the national-level science and technology task of building the National Gazetteer of Vietnam according to the Prime Minister's Decision No. 2079/QD-TTg dated December 22, 2017.
“In 2003, the 900-page Nam Dinh Gazetteer – a collaborative scientific project between the People's Committee of Nam Dinh province and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi – created a great sensation after its compilation. Now, 20 years later, the Nam Dinh Gazetteer will be re-compiled based on the standards of the National Gazetteer of Vietnam, ensuring that the information is recorded, described, and provided in a complete, objective, and truthful manner. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is determined to invest human and material resources, along with scientists and relevant agencies of Nam Dinh province, to complete the project in the best possible way as soon as possible.”
Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, affirmed that the Nam Dinh Gazetteer will be compiled by a team of leading scientists in various fields.
In his remarks outlining the task, Mr. Tran Le Doai, Vice Chairman of Nam Dinh province, affirmed that the Provincial People's Committee and relevant agencies will closely cooperate with scientists from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, determined to carry out the scientific and technological task which is of great significance to the development of the locality. The university needs to have a specific plan for implementing the task, and the Provincial People's Committee will provide personnel support to ensure the scientists can carry out the task as smoothly as possible.
Vice Chairman of Nam Dinh province, Tran Le Doai, affirmed that the Provincial People's Committee will closely cooperate with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to resolutely carry out scientific and technological tasks that are of great significance to the development of the locality.
In agreement with the policy and determination of the Nam Dinh Provincial People's Committee in implementing this important task, Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc - the project leader - shared that the scientists of VNU-USSH will dedicate their efforts, intellect, and enthusiasm to completing the compilation of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer on schedule, before May 2025, with the highest scientific and practical value.
The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has extensive experience in compiling local gazettes. However, developing a gazette according to new criteria presents many new and challenging aspects. Therefore, VNU-USSH scientists spent over a year researching the content of the Nam Dinh province gazette, organizing scientific workshops, and forming research groups before signing the contract for this scientific task. Professor Nguyen Quang Ngoc also shared his desire to invite local experts to participate in compiling the gazette to contribute to the practical value of the project.
Professor Nguyen Quang Ngoc, the project leader, shared that the scientists of VNU-USSH will dedicate their efforts, intellect, and enthusiasm to completing the compilation of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer with the highest scientific and practical value.
Leaders of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Department of Science and Technology of Nam Dinh province signed a contract for the science and technology task "Compiling the Gazetteer of Nam Dinh".
Mr. Tran Le Doai - Vice Chairman of Nam Dinh province, expressed his gratitude to Professor Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc - Project leader.
Nam Dinh GazetteerThe aim is to provide basic knowledge about the natural geography, environment, people, history, politics, economics, society, and culture of the present-day Nam Dinh region in both overall and specific contexts.
The research findings of this project constitute a comprehensive and holistic knowledge base, providing fundamental understanding and documentation to state management levels, researchers, and society as a whole regarding current and historical issues in Nam Dinh province. This is a valuable reference document and an important database serving the comprehensive management and development of Nam Dinh province in particular and the Red River Delta region in general.
Furthermore, the local history book, compiled according to the national standards of Vietnamese local history, will be a valuable resource for research institutes, universities, colleges, and secondary schools in Nam Dinh province in implementing local education programs within the new general education curriculum.
The Nam Dinh Gazetteer is structured into one volume, five books, and 35 chapters:
Book One: Geography (consisting of 6 chapters, including the Introduction)Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Administrative Geography
- Chapter 3: Physical Geography and Natural Resources
- Chapter 4: Population and Labor Geography
Chapter 5: Urban and Rural Geography
- Chapter 6: Place Names
Book Two: History - Politics (consisting of 7 chapters)- Chapter 7: History from its origins to the end of the 14th century
- Chapter 8: History from the beginning of the 15th century to the end of the 18th century
Chapter 9: History of the 19th Century
- Chapter 10: History from 1900 to 1945
- Chapter 11: History from 1945 to 1975
- Chapter 12: History from 1975 to 2022
Chapter 13: Political System, Defense and Security
Book Three: Socio-Economics (comprising 8 chapters)Chapter 14: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Chapter 15: Industry, Handicrafts, and Construction
Chapter 16: Transportation and Postal Services
Chapter 17: Tourism and Trade
Chapter 18: Investment, Finance, Banking
Chapter 19: Science and Technology
Chapter 20: Health, environmental hygiene, and sports
Chapter 21: Social Organization
Book Four: Culture and Education (comprising 8 chapters)Chapter 22: Eating, Clothing, and Shelter
Chapter 23: Customs and Traditions
Chapter 24: The Festival
Chapter 25: Religion and Beliefs
Chapter 26: Literature and Art
Chapter 27: Relics and Artifacts
Chapter 28: Journalism and Media
Chapter 29: Education and Training
Volume Five: Biography (consisting of 6 chapters, including the Conclusion chapter)- Chapter 30: Characters from the beginning to the end of the 14th century
- Chapter 31: Figures from the beginning of the 15th century to the end of the 18th century
Chapter 32: Figures of the 19th Century
- Chapter 33: People from 1900 to 1945
- Chapter 34: Characters from 1945 to the present
Chapter 35: Conclusion
Related articles:
Nam Dinh Provincial Party Committee's official website: The Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee gave its opinion on finalizing the outline for the Nam Dinh Gazetteer.
Department of Science and Technology of Nam Dinh Province:Selection and evaluation of the provincial-level scientific research project "Compilation of the Nam Dinh Gazetteer"
Nhan Dan Newspaper:
Scientific workshop "Approaches and methods for compiling the geographical gazette of Nam Dinh province"
University of Social Sciences and Humanities:He chaired four component tasks in the development of the National Geographic Atlas of Vietnam.
University of Social Sciences and Humanities:Approaches and methods for compiling the National Geographical Atlas of Vietnam: Administrative field
