At the provincial government’s regular March meeting, chaired by the Chairman of provincial People’s Committee (PPC) Pham Hoang Son, officials reviewed socio-economic performance for the first quarter of 2026 and outlined priorities for the months ahead. Party Central Committee member and Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai attended and delivered key directives.

An overview of the meeting.

The province reported a solid start to the year, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated to grow 9.82%, ranking fifth nationwide.

The industrial sector continued to serve as the main growth engine, while exports led the country and imports ranked second after Ho Chi Minh City.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai delivers key directives at the meeting.

State budget revenue exceeded 30.5 trillion VND, and Bac Ninh placed fourth nationwide in attracting investment.

Education quality continued to improve, particularly in specialized and high-performing schools, maintaining the province’s top-tier standing. Cultural and artistic activities were also expanded to better meet public demand.

Authorities successfully organized elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, ensuring compliance with regulations and democratic principles.

However, officials acknowledged that economic growth fell short of expectations due to global volatility and pressure to sustain high growth rates.

Disbursement of public investment in several projects remained slow, while unresolved land issues and site clearance delays continued to hinder project implementation.

Discussions at the meeting focused on identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions. PPC Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh emphasized that investment attraction remains a key driver of economic growth, calling on agencies to improve coordination, information sharing and support for businesses.

The province plans to intensify investment promotion efforts, targeting strategic sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, industrial robotics and logistics.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Van Thinh speaks at the meeting.

Initial positive signals have emerged, with potential large-scale projects preparing for construction and production.

In his remarks, the provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai urged the provincial government to take stronger, more coordinated action to achieve double-digit growth in line with central government targets.

He called for clearer accountability, closer monitoring of progress and continued improvement of the business environment in 2026 to reinforce Bac Ninh’s position among the country’s leading localities.

He also stressed the need to finalize provincial and urban planning, mobilize resources for key infrastructure, especially in transport, industry, urban development and digital systems, and ensure efficient resource management and environmental protection for sustainable growth.

PPC Chairman Pham Hoang Son echoed these priorities, instructing departments to refine growth scenarios, address obstacles facing businesses and innovate approaches to foreign direct investment attraction. He called for a thorough review of public investment disbursement, clearer assignment of responsibilities and stronger decentralization.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Hoang Son assigns tasks to the sectors.

Particular focus will be placed on resolving land clearance issues to accelerate key projects, including the Kenh Vang bridge connecting Bac Ninh and Hai Duong provinces, components of the Hanoi Capital Region Ring Road No. 4, and the Gia Binh International Airport project.

The province will also prioritize social welfare, public security and preparations for upcoming high school entrance exams. Relevant agencies have been tasked with preparing plans for inspections of inland waterway transport and disaster prevention systems.

In addition, the provincial government is working to complete planning procedures needed to support Bac Ninh’s ambition to become a centrally governed city before 2030, while also launching initiatives to attract labor to meet the growing demand of industrial zones.

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