Quang Ninh continues to top PCI list

Quang Ninh has again held the first place in the country’s Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) list 2019, recently announced by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and US Agency for International Development (USAID) on May 5.

Photo: VGP.
Photo: VGP. 

Quang Ninh gained 73.40 points on a 100-point scale, an increase of 3.04 points compared with 2018. It is followed by Dong Thap with 72.10 points, Vinh Long with 71.30 points and Bac Ninh with 70.79 points. Other cities and provinces in the top 10 also include Da Nang, Quang Nam, Ben Tre, Long An, Hanoi and Hai Phong. Lai Chau, Dak Nong, Binh Phuoc, Ha Giang and Bac Kan are at the bottom of the list.

The report was based on a survey of more than 12,500 enterprises, including nearly 11,000 domestic private firms from the 63 provinces and cities and nearly 1,500 foreign-invested enterprises in 21 provinces.

Quang Ninh has topped the list for 3 years in a row and had 7 consecutive years in the top 5. This result will encourage the Provincial authorities to further develop local socio-economy. It also reflects the province's determination to improve the local business environment and raise its competitiveness to satisfy needs of the business community and investors in Quang Ninh.

Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Thang said the province has made great effort to support enterprises while restlessly reforming administrative procedures and creating open and friendly business environment.

Thang added that the province’s efforts for renovation have contributed significantly to promoting the socio-economic development of Quang Ninh. According to official statistics, it always leads provinces and cities of Vietnam in terms of GRDP growth rate. In 2019, Quang Ninh’s GRDP reached 12.01% and its double digits growth rates has been maintained for four consecutive years.

The province’s total budget revenue reached some 46,641 billion VND, including 34,625 billion VND of local revenue. The GDP per capita reached 6,135 USD per year last year. Local people's lives have been improved while poverty rate is only 0.52%.

By Duy Tien

Other News

Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum

Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum

The effectiveness of the Capital Law 2026 will be measured not by the number of legal documents issued but by tangible improvements in governance and public administration, better services for people and businesses, faster administrative procedures, stronger investment attraction and higher economic growth.

Vietnamese students earn honours at ROBOG Asia Cup 2026

Vietnamese students earn honours at ROBOG Asia Cup 2026

Three teams from Chu Van An Secondary School in Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen province have earned First Prize honours and advanced to the quarterfinals at the ROBOG Asia Cup 2026, a regional robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students held in Hong Kong, China.

Hanoi sets out new investment blueprint with century-long development vision

Hanoi sets out new investment blueprint with century-long development vision

As of early June, Hanoi had attracted 74.6 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) through more than 9,250 valid projects. FDI inflows in the first six months were projected at 3.2 billion USD, surpassing the annual target by 116%, while nearly 16,000 new businesses were established in the first five months, up 34.4% year-on-year.

Vietnam promotes legal cooperation and rule of law at global forum

Vietnam promotes legal cooperation and rule of law at global forum

Vietnam’s development and international integration have gone hand in hand with the improvement of its legal system, the incorporation of international commitments into domestic legislation, and legal reforms aimed at fostering development, openness and global integration. The country regards international law as an essential instrument for building fair, mutually beneficial relations among nations.

Hanoi to hold investment promotion event on June 29

Hanoi to hold investment promotion event on June 29

At the event, Hanoi authorities plan to grant investment policy decisions and investment registration certificates to 20 exemplary projects in the fields of transportation infrastructure, industrial parks, urban development, social housing, environment, science and technology, and foreign investment attraction.

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Located south of the Red River and extending from the historic inner city to newly developing areas in the south and the west, the central urban area along Red River’s right bank covers approximately 45,317 hectares and is projected to accommodate around 6.365 million residents by 2045 and 6.455 million by 2065.

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Located south of the Red River and extending from the historic inner city to newly developing areas in the south and the west, the central urban area along Red River’s right bank covers approximately 45,317 hectares and is projected to accommodate around 6.365 million residents by 2045 and 6.455 million by 2065.

Regional cooperation strengthened to combat cross-border drug crime

Regional cooperation strengthened to combat cross-border drug crime

Vietnam, China, Laos and Myanmar face common challenges as drug syndicates increasingly exploit the Mekong River, cross-border transport networks, e-commerce platforms, international logistics services, cyberspace and cryptocurrencies to organise drug transactions and smuggling operations.