With strong political determination and methodical steps in urban planning, infrastructure development, and the completion of Tier-1 urban criteria, the province is gradually realising its goal of becoming a centrally governed city before 2030.

The central area of Bac Giang ward has been synchronously invested.

Bac Ninh province has a natural area of more than 4,718 sq.km and 99 commune-level administrative units, including 33 wards and 66 communes.

It also holds a strategic position along key economic corridors, directly connected to Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, and the northern midland and mountainous provinces.

Its transportation network - comprising expressways, national highways, railways, and interregional logistics infrastructure - is creating strong momentum for urbanisation.

In recent years, the province has issued numerous major programmes and plans to concretise its urban development goals.

To date, Bac Ninh has developed 25 urban areas, including three Tier-2 urban centers: Kinh Bac, Bac Giang, and Tu Son, along with 22 Tier-3 urban areas. This serves as an important foundation for the province to meet the criteria for a Tier-1 urban area.

Recently, a working delegation from the Urban Development Agency under the Ministry of Construction held discussions with the Bac Ninh Department of Construction to review and assess the province’s fulfillment of Tier-1 urban criteria in accordance with Resolution No. 111/2025/UBTVQH15 of the National Assembly Standing Committee.

The results showed that Bac Ninh has currently met 13 out of 15 Tier-1 urban criteria.

Six-way intersection - the urban convergence point between Kinh Bac and Vo Cuong wards.

Specifically, Bac Ninh ranks second nationwide in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) grew by an average of 8.92% annually during the 2021–2025 period, while per capita income in 2025 reached 71.4 million VND (2,709 USD) per person, among the highest in the country.

However, the province still falls short in two criteria: the proportion of wards meeting Tier-2 urban development standards has only reached 33.33%, compared to the required minimum of 50%; and the task of completing the new-style rural development programme remains ongoing.

With strong political commitment and support from central ministries and agencies, Bac Ninh is steadily completing the remaining criteria on its path toward becoming a a Tier-1 urban area and a centrally governed city before 2030.

Bac Ninh secures PCI rankings

BAC NINH- Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) recently honored 5 localities nationwide for their outstanding economic governance performance in 2025, including Bac Ninh province. 

Bac Ninh ranks among Vietnam’s top five provinces for economic governance

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh was named among Vietnam’s five leading localities for economic governance quality in 2025, according to the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) report released by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Bac Ninh promotes lychee tourism with 36 model orchards

According to the Bac Ninh Centre for Culture and Tourism Promotion, the orchards must comply with VietGAP, GlobalGAP or organic production standards while offering suitable conditions for experiential tourism activities. They are also required to connect with nearby tourist attractions, craft villages and historical sites to form integrated tour routes.

 

Bac Ninh promotes export via e-commerce platforms in China

BAC NINH- The Department of Industry and Trade is making efforts in connecting businesses in the province to participate in the programme “Training, market survey and export trade connectivity via e-commerce platforms in China”.

FDI firm in Bac Ninh spends 350 million VND on gifts for workers during Labour Month

BAC NINH - In response to Labour Month 2026 and efforts to improve workers’ welfare, the trade union of Samkwang Vina Co., Ltd. in Quang Chau Industrial Park of Bac Ninh province has allocated more than 350 million VND (13,300 USD) for a large-scale employee gift programme.

Bac Ninh credit outstanding loans exceed 408.5 trillion VND

BAC NINH - Outstanding loans in Bac Ninh Province reached more than 408.5 trillion VND (15.5 million USD) as of April 30, up 5.5% from the end of 2025, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Region 12 branch.