Also attending were Pham Hoang Son, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People's Committee; and members of the Municipal Party Committee's Standing Board: Lam Thi Huong Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People's Council, and Pham Van Thinh, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee.

Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Pham Van Thinh speaks at the event.

The Chinese delegation was led by He Wei, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam. The event included representatives of the Chinese Business Association in Vietnam, its member associations and nearly 200 Chinese businesses and investors.

In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman of Bac Ninh municipal People’s Committee Pham Van Thinh welcomed Ambassador He Wei and the delegation, expressing his appreciation for their participation in the meeting.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei speaks at the meeting.

Bac Ninh aims to become a logistics hub for the region and beyond, a centre for high-tech industry and innovation, and a gateway for cargo transport from China to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

The municipal leader said the opening of the Pinglu Canal in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on September 16, 2026, had created new opportunities for logistics cooperation and opened up prospects for new transport routes serving Bac Ninh.

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hoang Quang Phong voices at the event.

The city could explore expanding barge transport services linking Pinglu Port with inland container depots along the Duong River, including Tan Cang Que Vo ICD, he said.

The planned operation of Gia Binh International Airport in 2027 is also expected to create new development opportunities for the city.

The delegates attend the event.

The Vice Chairman called on the Chinese Embassy to support the Bac Giang International Logistics Centre in implementing a two-way cargo transport programme under the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) cooperation framework.

Bac Ninh has identified three key priorities for cooperation: improving workforce quality, significantly enhancing the investment and business climate, and building a government that works alongside businesses and provides them with support.

Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh chairs the discussion session and addresses businesses' concerns.

The launch of the China Desk – a dedicated team for investment promotion and support for Chinese businesses – at the meeting demonstrated the city's commitment to assisting Chinese investors and enterprises, he added.

The municipal Vice Chairman called on Chinese businesses to maintain their engagement with Bac Ninh through long-term investment, the application of advanced technologies and modern management practices.

Bac Ninh Municipal Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai and People's Committee Chairman Pham Hoang Son present the establishment decision and flowers to congratulate the newly formed China Desk.

The city pledged to continue creating a favourable investment environment and proactively helping businesses address difficulties related to land, construction, infrastructure, labour, taxation and customs, he said.

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador He Wei praised Bac Ninh's geographical advantages, logistics infrastructure and proactive approach to supporting businesses.

The Chinese Embassy would encourage companies to expand cooperation in digital economy, smart manufacturing and green development, he said.

He also called on Bac Ninh to further streamline administrative procedures, strengthen supporting industries and create more favourable conditions for businesses.

Hoang Quang Phong, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), proposed four priorities: shifting from standalone investment cooperation towards the development of value chains; improving the quality of investment flows; strengthening compliance with international trade regulations; and stepping up dialogue to resolve difficulties facing investment projects.

At the meeting, the city announced the decision to establish the China Desk. The team will serve as a dedicated contact point to strengthen connections and assist Chinese businesses and investors as they explore investment opportunities, implement projects and conduct production and business activities in Bac Ninh.

Secretary of the Bac Ninh Municipal Party Committee Nguyen Hong Thai receives Ambassador He Wei for a courtesy meeting.

Earlier, Secretary of the Bac Ninh Municipal Party Committee Nguyen Hong Thai received Ambassador He Wei for a courtesy meeting.

The two sides discussed cooperation, investment promotion, trade development, transport infrastructure connectivity, smart urban development and ways to expand ties between Bac Ninh City and Chinese partners.

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