To achieve the goal, local authorities must not only meet criteria on infrastructure, population and socio-economic development, but also strengthen urban governance, improve public services and meet rising expectations from residents and businesses.

An overview of Bac Giang ward.

In Hiep Hoa commune, authorities are reviewing infrastructure as part of a plan to establish Hiep Hoa ward and have mapped out an investment programme for 2026-2030.

The locality plans to expand urban areas, social housing projects and concentrated commercial and service zones.

It also aims to develop civilised streets under the criteria of being "bright, green, clean and beautiful", while exploring a night-time service economy linked to local cultural identity.

Digital transformation has been identified as a key priority. Hiep Hoa launched a "100-day digital transformation" programme in August 2026, targeting a leading position in the province.

It is expanding smart public broadcasting, introducing online meetings down to village Party cell level and equipping facilities with digital tools to support residents' transactions.

In Nenh ward, the need to strengthen urban governance has become more pressing as industrialisation accelerates.

Four industrial parks are currently operating in the area, alongside major projects including Quang Chau 2 and the second phase of Vietnam Korea. The ward contributes about 30% of the province's growth rate.

Rapid population growth, however, is putting heavy pressure on urban infrastructure. Nenh has about 60,000 permanent residents and as many as 130,000 temporary residents, creating urgent demand for transport, housing, schools and social facilities.

Chairman of Nenh ward Le Hoang Bach said the ward plans to develop a "compact city" model, with high-rise apartment buildings and modern urban areas while reserving land for schools, green spaces and commercial facilities serving workers and long-term residents.

The ward is also accelerating the digitisation of local data, studying the use of artificial intelligence in public administration and applying key performance indicators to assess officials' responsibilities and capabilities in a fair and transparent manner.

Alongside infrastructure investment and digital transformation, Bac Ninh regards building a qualified public workforce as crucial to improving the effectiveness of state management during urbanisation.

Nguyen Dang Khang, Deputy Director of the Bac Ninh Department of Home Affairs, said the quality of officials and civil servants would determine the effectiveness of government operations and the quality of services provided to residents as urbanisation accelerates.

Bac Ninh aims to build a "streamlined, professional, modern, integrity-based and development-oriented" urban government, Khang said.

The province will continue reviewing and reorganising agencies based on job positions, with a focus on advisory officials and commune- and ward-level civil servants who directly handle residents' daily affairs.

The province is also providing specialised training in urban governance, digital government, data management and land-use planning, while seeking to attract highly qualified personnel, including experts and scientists in technology, innovation and public governance.

Improving the way officials serve residents has also been identified as an area requiring continued reform.

Bac Ninh accelerates land clearance for Duc Giang industrial park

BAC NINH - The People's Committee of Canh Thuy Ward in Bac Ninh province has coordinated with Fuji Duc Giang Development Co Ltd and Vietcombank's Bac Giang branch to make the first round of compensation and support payments to households and individuals whose land is being acquired for the construction and infrastructure development of Duc Giang industrial park Phase 1. 

Bac Ninh earmarks over 1.7 billion USD for environmental protection

By 2030, Bac Ninh aims to ensure that all operating industrial clusters and industrial parks have centralised wastewater treatment systems meeting standards, while at least 95% of wastewater in Grade-I urban areas and 70% in Grade-II urban areas is collected and treated to required standards.

Bac Ninh Party chief meets Chinese ambassador

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh provincial Party Chief Nguyen Hong Thai recently held a courtesy meeting with He Wei, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam, and a delegation from the Chinese Embassy at the provincial Party Committee headquarters.

Bac Ninh starts construction on An Khanh – Bac Giang Thermal Power Plant

BAC NINH - An Khanh Bac Giang Thermal Power Joint Stock Company recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the An Khanh - Bac Giang Thermal Power Plant project in Vu Xa village, Cam Ly commune. 

Resolution No. 57 gives digital transformation impetus to Bac Ninh businesses

By 2030, at least 15,000 SMEs in Bac Ninh are expected to receive support in digital transformation assessment, piloting, consulting, training and capacity building, with at least 8,000 applying digital technology products, platforms and AI solutions.

Bac Ninh targets more than 30% share for e-commerce retail sales

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh aims for e-commerce retail sales to account for more than 30% of total retail sales of goods and consumer services in the province by 2030, under its plan to implement the retail market development strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2050.