The classification of administrative units is evaluated based on the 100-point scale with 4 core criteria including population, natural land area, socio-economic development and specific characteristics.

Bac Ninh's urban development helps elevate the province to a first-class provincial administrative unit.

According to the regulations, one administrative unit classified first class must achieve a total score of 75 or higher.

After the merger, Bac Ninh has a total land area of 4,713.75 square kilometers and a population of over 3.989 million with 99 communes and wards. The province secures its high economic growth rate with many targets in the top leading group nationwide.

The province’s GRDP growth in 2025 reached 10.27 percent, ranking 5th among 34 provinces and cities and its GRDP per capita achieved around 5,852 USD.

Its socio-economic maintains the positive growth momentum in the first half of this year, particularly its GRDP growth rate increased by 9.82 percent in the 1st quarter and 11.14 percent in the 2nd quarter.

Industrial and construction sector is still the main growth driver with a surge of 12.55 percent. The index of industrial production (IIP) in the first 6 months increased by 19.51 percent against the same period.

Total import and export turnover is estimated at 16.4 billion USD, in the top 2 leading localities in Vietnam, only after Ho Chi Minh city.

Its state budget revenue is estimated at over 54.133 trillion VND (2.079 billion USD), reaching 74.8 percent of the year target and increasing by 30.2 percent compared to the same period.

High-tech manufacturing drives socio-economic development in Bac Ninh Province.

Investment attraction continues its highlight in the first half of 2026. Particularly, Bac Ninh has attracted 9.86 billion USD of investment capital when it gave nod to 115 domestic projects with total registered capital of some 174.6 trillion VND (6.7 billion USD) and approved increase of investment for 55 projects with 15.7 trillion VND (603 million USD) of adjusted capital.

Regarding foreign direct investment (FDI), the province granted investment certification to 177 new projects with 708.76 million USD of registered capital and gave a nod to 149 projects to add more capital by 1.63 billion USD.

Culture, educaiton and social security have been also paid more attention. The period of 2026-2030 has been identified a pivotal milestone for the province to implement measures for improving governance quality and socio-economic development, aimed at developing Bac Ninh into a centrally run city.

Bac Ninh presents 1 billion VND to Quang Tri’s Gratitude Fund

BAC NINH- Within the working visit to Quang Tri province, the delegation of Bac Ninh province headed by member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee (PPC) Nguyen Hong Thai on July 5 had a meeting and donated the Gratitude Fund of Quang Tri province. The delegation was received by member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of Quang Tri provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Phuong.

Bac Ninh targets 12.5-13% economic growth in 2026

BAC NINH – Authorities in northern province of Bac Ninh have pledged to achieve economic growth of 12.5-13% in 2026, despite mounting global and domestic challenges, provincial leaders said at the government's regular June meeting. 

Bac Ninh accelerates preparations for establishment as centrally governed city

BAC NINH - Following the Politburo’s issuance of Conclusion No. 52-KL/TW on June 20, 2026, approving the policy to establish Bac Ninh as a centrally governed city based on the current administrative boundaries of Bac Ninh province, provincial authorities have instructed relevant departments, agencies, and localities to urgently finalise the proposal for submission to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.

Bac Ninh ranks fourth nationwide in science and technology enterprises

BAC NINH – Bac Ninh Province now has 35 certified science and technology enterprises, up five from 2025, ranking fourth nationwide in the development of this type of business after Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong, according to the provincial Department of Science and Technology.

Bac Ninh CDC becomes first in Vietnam's CDC system to receive GLP certification

BAC NINH - The Bac Ninh Center for Disease Control (CDC) has become the first provincial CDC in Vietnam to receive Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certification, marking a significant milestone in strengthening laboratory testing capacity and quality management.

Bac Ninh pledges long-term support for Samsung

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai met with a delegation from South Korea's Samsung Electronics, reaffirming the northern province's commitment to supporting the technology giant's long-term investment while encouraging broader cooperation in high-tech industries, research and development, innovation and workforce training.