To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh province will be upgraded from a level 3C airport serving national defence and security purposes to an international-level 4E dual-use (civil-military) facility.
Running from May 8 to 10, the career-orientation-bus programme features a range of activities including information sessions on vocational training and job opportunities in Germany, guidance on safe and legal migration pathways, preparation in language and cultural integration, and roundtable discussions with experts from various sectors.
From March 25 to the end of April, scientists conducted archaeological excavations at the western wall of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh, with a total area of about 76sq.m, aiming to explore the historical and cultural values hidden in the citadel.
Bac Ninh is working to support domestic private sci-tech enterprises in accordance with the Party Central Committee's policy, with the goal of making the province a role model in promoting and assisting the private sector.
The spouse of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Le Thi Bich Tran, and delegates engaged in unique experiential activities in Bac Ninh province such as making Dong Ho folk paintings, preparing betel leaves, creating "phu the" cakes, and enjoying UNESCO-recognised Quan ho (love duet) folk songs.
Bac Ninh has nearly 1,600 historical sites and 19 artifacts and groups of artifacts recognised as national treasures. In addition, the province boasts four intangible cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO as world heritage, including Quan ho (love duet) folk singing, Ca tru (ceremonial singing), Huu Chap tug-of-war ritual and game, and the worship of the Mother Goddesses of the Three Realms.
Alongside the restoration of traditional performance spaces in original Quan ho villages and the establishment of numerous clubs, Bac Ninh province has issued numerous incentive mechanisms and policies to support “Quan ho” villages and clubs, as well as artists and performers of this music genre.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man advised Bac Ninh to invest in building a modern data centre, with a particular focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI), to meet the growing demand for data storage and processing, and optimise investment and operational costs while enhancing flexibility, safety, and data security.
Investment licences were handed over to 14 domestic enterprises with a combined investment of 8.1 trillion VND (324.6 million USD), six foreign companies with 320.5 million USD, and three companies that increased their investment by 135.8 million USD.
Since the beginning of this year, Bac Ninh has attracted approximately 1.45 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI). To date, the province has granted investment registration certificates to over 2,400 valid FDI projects, with a total registered capital of 31.3 billion USD, ranking 7th nationwide in terms of investment attraction
The northern localities of Bac Ninh, Ha Nam, and Hai Phong attracted substantial foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, including those from world-leading economic conglomerates with advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies.
Designed as a multi-functional, dual-use facility with a specialised classification equivalent to 4E - a global standard for large airports, the Gia Binh airport is set to play a pivotal role in the nation's defence-security infrastructure and socio-economic development.
To date, Bac Ninh has largely completed the peak phase of its campaign targeting these families. In the near future, the province will continue reviewing and assisting disadvantaged households with similar needs to help stabilise their living conditions.
With its potential and local authorities’ flexible and business-friendly policies, Bac Ninh is establishing itself as a magnet for both domestic and foreign investors.
Party General Secretary To Lam praised the northern province of Bac Ninh for its vision to achieve criteria for a tier-1 urban area this year and a centrally-run city by late 2026.
Eighteen domestic and foreign businesses with projects worth 1.8 billion USD received investment registration certificates and investment approval decisions from the People's Committee of northern Bac Ninh province on January 2.
Industrial zones in the northern province of Bac Ninh are targeting the attraction of approximately 100 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects this year, with total capital for new and existing projects expected to reach 1.2 billion USD.
More than 2,300 pieces of bronze drum moulds were collected during a recent excavation of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 10 attended a ceremony to kick start the construction of Gia Binh Airport in the northern province of Bac Ninh, which will serve flight command, training, and combat readiness of the Vietnam People's Public Security air force.
More than 700 singers from 24 Quan ho (love duet) singing villages in the northern province of Bac Ninh on November 15 gathered at the first-ever Quan ho village festival, an event held to mark the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO’s recognition of the folk singing as an intangible cultural heritage element of humanity.
