In recent years, Ha Tinh province has made remarkable progress, affirming its position as one of the provinces with impressive economic growth in the North Central region. From a low starting point, Ha Tinh has risen to become a fairly developed province in the region thanks to the correct policies of the Central Government, the determination of the Party Committee, the government, and the efforts of the people and the local business community.
Ha Tinh province has a natural area of 5,990.70 km 2, a population of 1,622,901 people, with two national key economic zones: Vung Ang Economic Zone and Cau Treo International Border Gate. In which, Vung Ang Economic Zone is gradually becoming a growth engine center with Vung Ang Deep-water Port as the gateway to the sea of Laos and the Northeast region of Thailand.
Thanks to its well-invested infrastructure and geographical location advantages, in recent years, Ha Tinh province has attracted many large industrial projects, including steel mills, wood processing plants for export, electricity, beer, and especially the electric car factory of Vingroup Corporation. This factor not only helps industry become a key economic sector, but also creates a premise for Ha Tinh province to develop sustainably in the coming period.
Implementing the Resolution of the 19th Ha Tinh Provincial Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, Ha Tinh province has achieved important results in many fields. In 2024, the scale of the province's economy will reach 113,000 billion VND, the economic structure will shift in a positive direction: industry accounts for 41.9%, services 44.7%, agriculture decreases to 13.4%.
Agriculture has undergone significant changes when focusing on developing organic and circular production models. The proportion of the province's key agricultural products increased from 46% to 55%, while many OCOP products have increased in value and affirmed their brands in the market.
One of the factors that helped Ha Tinh province make a breakthrough is the synchronous investment in the economic and social infrastructure system. In particular, the new rural construction program continues to go into depth, and the province was selected by the Central Government to pilot the construction of a province that meets new rural standards in the period of 2021 - 2025.
Along with economic development, Ha Tinh province always focuses on developing the cultural and social fields. The work of preserving and promoting the value of cultural heritage is promoted, social security is always concerned, ensuring a stable life for the people. National defense and security are maintained, foreign affairs and investment promotion activities are constantly expanding.
In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the strong application of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation not only helps Ha Tinh province improve labor productivity, quality and efficiency of the economy, but also opens up opportunities for outstanding development to help Ha Tinh province rise up and catch up with the general development trend.
The Resolution of the 19th Congress of the Ha Tinh Provincial Party Committee for the 2020-2025 term affirmed: Consistently implementing the viewpoint of sustainable development, taking people as the center, science and technology as the foundation and driving force, while promoting the transformation of the economic growth model from breadth to depth, based on science and technology, applying achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, developing the digital economy and green economy.
After nearly 5 years of implementing the Resolution, science, technology, innovation and digital transformation activities have achieved important results, contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the province. Science and technology potential has been enhanced with the presence of 18 science and technology organizations, 7 science and technology enterprises, and 19 science and technology market intermediary organizations.
Ha Tinh province always pays attention to developing intellectual property with 3,267 industrial property objects registered for protection, an increase of nearly 8 times compared to 2015. There are more than 120 organizations participating in research and application of science and technology with a total investment of more than 175,500 million VND.
Digital transformation is promoted with notable activities, such as implementing the "Digital Education for the People" movement, operating the provincial data integration and sharing platform and drastically implementing the tasks specified in Decision No. 06/QD-TTg, dated January 6, 2022, of the Prime Minister "Approving the Project on developing applications of data on population, identification and electronic authentication to serve national digital transformation in the period 2022 - 2025, with a vision to 2030" (Project 06), connecting the national database. Being one of the 15 provinces with the most effective implementation model of Project 06. The province's Digital Transformation Assessment Index (DTI) in 2024 ranked 25th nationwide, the Local Innovation Index (PII) reached 34/63 provinces, up 8 places compared to 2023; ranked 6th nationwide in terms of the rate of people integrating electronic health records. Along with that, digital infrastructure has been strongly invested with 3,250 BTS stations (3G, 4G), covering 99% of residential areas,... 300 agencies apply the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, electronic one-stop system and 4-level online public service portal.
Although remarkable results have been achieved, the implementation of breakthrough tasks in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation is still not synchronous and lacks initiative. Some mechanisms and policies, especially financial mechanisms, are still not strong enough. Human resources and infrastructure for science and technology have not met requirements, and the team of qualified experts is limited. Digital transformation in the operation of state agencies and the quality of online public services have not met expectations. The number of enterprises applying science, technology and innovation is still small.
Realizing the importance of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, daring to face the difficulties and limitations, the Party Committee and the government of Ha Tinh province have focused on leadership and direction to ensure synchronous, comprehensive and effective implementation. In particular, priority is given to improving the capacity, effectiveness of leadership, direction and management of Party agencies, government agencies, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations from the provincial to grassroots levels. Development goals are deployed and implemented according to a specific and clear roadmap and results are evaluated in each stage.
According to the Ha Tinh Provincial Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, Ha Tinh province focuses on 5 major orientations to create a breakthrough in development, which are: 1- Four key industries: steel-making agriculture, supporting industry, post-steel manufacturing and electricity production; agriculture, forestry and fisheries; logistics; tourism. 2- Three urban centers: The urban center around Ha Tinh city, the northern urban center is Hong Linh town, the southern urban center with the nucleus being Ky Anh town associated with Vung Ang Economic Zone; 3- Three economic corridors: The coastal plain corridor associated with National Highway 1, the North-South Expressway and the coastal road, the corridor along National Highway 8, the midland and western mountainous corridor associated with Ho Chi Minh road; 4- One growth engine center: Vung Ang Economic Zone with the nucleus being the Formosa Steel Complex, the Vung Ang - Son Duong deep-water port cluster; 5- Four main foundations: Ha Tinh human resources and culture; digital transformation; synchronous infrastructure; innovation and institutional improvement, creating a modern and transparent business environment. According to this plan, when district-level administrative boundaries change, in general, the orientations still have a great impact on local development.
Ha Tinh identifies sustainable development and green transformation as key tasks in its socio-economic development strategy. The province aims to build a modern, comprehensively and sustainably developed industry, contributing to creating an important growth pole for the North Central region and the whole country.
Ha Tinh's goal in the next phase is to transform the growth model towards greening economic sectors, applying the circular economic model, and exploiting natural resources economically and efficiently. This development will be based on science and technology, applying digital technology and digital transformation. This strategy aims to build sustainable infrastructure, improve growth quality, promote competitive advantages, and minimize negative impacts on the environment.
Aiming to build a green lifestyle, combined with traditional cultural values, creating a high-quality life in harmony with nature. In the process of urbanization and new rural construction, Ha Tinh province is committed to ensuring the goal of green and sustainable growth. The province always focuses on improving the quality of life of the people and the ability to withstand climate change, ensuring equality in development opportunities.
In terms of science, technology and innovation, Ha Tinh province has made significant progress. The province's science and technology potential has reached an advanced level in many important areas, with the contribution rate of total factor productivity (TFP) to economic growth striving to reach 40% - 50%. The locality's goal is to gradually increase the proportion of high-tech product exports and expand the scale of the digital economy, striving to reach 15% - 20% of GDP.
Ha Tinh province aims to increase the rate of online public service use by people and businesses to over 80%, while promoting non-cash transactions to over 80%; striving for over 40% of businesses to apply innovation and digital transformation activities. Science, technology and innovation not only contribute to economic development, but also help build and comprehensively develop culture and people, maintaining the province's human development index (HDI) above 0.7.
From 2026, the province aims to spend 3% of the total annual budget on science, technology and innovation development; develop advanced digital technology infrastructure with 5G network coverage throughout the province, gradually applying modern scientific and technological achievements, such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), big data and cloud computing.
By 2045, Ha Tinh province aims to become a province with a strong economy with a structure mainly of industry and services of the North Central and Central coastal regions, attracting technology organizations and enterprises to invest in research and production locally.
To achieve the above goals, the province is committed to continuing to increase the application of artificial intelligence technology in production and life, while ensuring safety, cyber security and data protection. The provincial government focuses on developing digital government, digital economy, digital society and digital citizens, aiming to improve the quality of life and create a sustainable development environment for future generations.
With the view that science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are the top important breakthroughs and the main driving force for local development in the new era; closely following the tasks and solutions of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the province has determined to focus on the following key tasks in the coming time:
Firstly, raising awareness and making breakthroughs in innovative thinking, determining strong political determination in leadership and direction to create new momentum for scientific and technological development, innovation and digital transformation.
Promote extensive communication through press, television, social media and digital platforms on resolutions and action programs of the Central and local levels, such as Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo; Resolution No. 03/NQ-CP, dated January 9, 2025, of the Government "Issuing the Government's Action Program to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation" and Action Program No. 40-CTr/TU of the Standing Committee of the Ha Tinh Provincial Party Committee; Resolution No. 05-NQ/TU, dated October 22, 2021, of the Executive Committee of the Ha Tinh Provincial Party Committee on focusing on leading and directing the digital transformation of Ha Tinh province in the period of 2021 - 2025, with a vision to 2030. Specify the content that needs to be disseminated to each target group, such as people, businesses and authorities at all levels. Develop and implement programs and plans for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation development, integrating them into the annual work programs of each agency and unit. Launch the "Digital Learning" movement to improve knowledge of science, technology and digital skills for cadres, civil servants, public employees and people. Encourage the movement of creativity, technical innovation, and improving work efficiency at agencies, organizations and enterprises.
Second, focus on reviewing and perfecting mechanisms and policies, removing barriers to development, and turning mechanisms and policies into competitive advantages of the province in developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Research and develop policies to support science, technology and technology transfer to attract investment in projects in accordance with the Ha Tinh Provincial Planning for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050. Review and simplify administrative procedures on investment and business, especially in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. Develop a reformed financial mechanism in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, simplify management, use and payment procedures for technology research and development activities. Ensure policies to protect intellectual property and share benefits from research and application. Issue breakthrough policies to encourage technological innovation, creativity, transfer of research and technology development results, digital products, create conditions for testing new technologies and new business models for enterprises.
Third, increase investment, improve science and technology infrastructure, innovation and digital transformation.
Improve the investment and business environment, enhance the provincial competitiveness index (PCI). Develop an annual investment attraction program, prioritizing attracting businesses to invest in building data centers in the province. Effectively implement the Central program on developing technology and strategic industries in the fields of environment, biotechnology, post-harvest technology, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, automation, and defense. Develop programs: 1- Developing biotechnology; 2- Digital transformation in enterprises; 3- Improving productivity, product quality, and applying advanced technology to enterprises; 4- Developing traditional medicine associated with medicinal material production; 5- Digital transformation of economic zones, industrial parks, and industrial clusters towards applying the Internet of Things (IoT) to become smart industrial parks. Complete the provincial network security control center (SOC) and Big Data.
Fourth, develop and make use of high-quality human resources to meet the requirements of science, technology development, innovation and digital transformation.
Increase investment, comprehensively innovate education and training to ensure high-quality human resources for science, technology and digital transformation. Implement a program to search for and train talented students in basic science and strategic technology; retrain technicians and provide high-quality vocational training to meet new technology requirements. Build expert data, connect businesses with training institutions to strengthen research, technology development, innovation and digital transformation links. Encourage training institutions to combine scientific research with teaching, motivate teachers and students to participate in scientific and technological tasks. Promote the movement of emulation and innovation, application of science, technology, technical improvement in enterprises and organizations. Organize scientific and technical innovation competitions, innovative startups, honor inventors, useful solutions and typical knowledge. Promoting high-quality human resources from Ha Tinh children studying and working across the country and abroad.
Fifth, promote digital transformation and application of science, technology, and innovation in the operations of agencies and units, improve the effectiveness of state administration and management, and ensure national defense and security.
The province focuses on implementing the Digital Government Development Program with clear goals, assigning specific responsibilities to heads of agencies and units, developing a set of evaluation criteria and publicizing implementation results. Applying scientific and technological achievements in building databases to facilitate decision-making by state agencies. Developing digital culture, protecting national identity and implementing a code of conduct in cyberspace. Encouraging the community to create high-quality and positive digital cultural products. Building a database on culture and digital cultural heritage. Deploying a digital platform to collect agricultural, natural resources, and environmental data, ensuring safety, network security, and data. Applying artificial intelligence in warning of risks to national defense, security, and social order and safety.
Sixth, strongly promote science, technology, innovation and digital transformation activities in enterprises.
Develop preferential policies to encourage enterprises, especially small and medium enterprises, cooperatives and business households, to invest in digital transformation, research and application of science and technology to improve production efficiency and business management. Develop the science and technology market, increase the proportion of domestic technology and equipment supply, and promote intermediary activities of this market. Encourage the development of science and technology enterprises, digital enterprises, creative startups and creative incubators. Develop branded products, new products, export products, and key products to meet market requirements. Ensure the development of intellectual property and product quality standards as effective tools to promote innovation and application of new technologies. Promote the consumption of products and services in the digital environment and smart manufacturing in industries such as agriculture, trade, finance, education, health, transportation, etc.
Seventh, strengthen international cooperation in science, technology development, innovation and digital transformation.
Strengthen coordination with universities and research institutions at home and abroad to implement science and technology programs, develop human resources, and build a team of experts. Seek support from central ministries, departments, and agencies, domestic and foreign organizations to invest in developing scientific and technological potential and digital transformation. Participate in international cooperation activities, exchange information, experience, and attract resources for scientific research, technology transfer, intellectual property, traceability, and combine science, technology, and economic cooperation in international cooperation.
Inheriting and promoting the achieved results, with the spirit of innovation, the province is determined to strongly implement breakthrough tasks in science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. This is the key for Ha Tinh province to develop rapidly and sustainably in the digital age. Continuing to mobilize the strength of the entire people, promoting the tradition of solidarity, bravery and creativity, building the homeland to be increasingly rich, civilized and prosperous, ready to contribute to the common development of the country in the period of the Fourth Industrial Revolution./.
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