Ninh Binh will be a centrally-governed city by 2035.

On March 5, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed a decision approving the planning of Ninh Binh province for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The planning scope includes the entire mainland and sea space of Ninh Binh.

According to the decision, by 2035, Ninh Binh is expected to become a centrally-governed city with the characteristics of a millennium heritage urban area, a creative city; a large center with high brand value in tourism, cultural industry, heritage economy , leading the country in mechanical engineering and transport industry.

Regarding specific targets, Ninh Binh must achieve an average GRDP per capita of about 200 million VND per year, striving to be one of the 10 provinces and cities with the highest average income per capita in the country. The poverty rate must be reduced to below 2%.

The structure of economic sectors in GRDP includes: Agriculture - forestry - fishery 5.3%, industry - construction 45.3%, services 38.3%, product taxes minus product subsidies 11.1%.

Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the famous destinations in Ninh Binh. Photo: Minh Phung

To achieve the above goal, Ninh Binh needs to develop the automobile mechanical industry, high technology along with tourism, cultural industry associated with high-end products and services with high brand value.

Regarding tourism, Ninh Binh is oriented to become a key economic sector with its own brand and image. Tourism will be associated with existing potential and values such as the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the world cultural and natural heritage of Trang An scenic complex.

Ninh Binh is located in the Red River Delta, although only two districts have flat terrain. The province lies between three economic regions: Hanoi, the Northern Coast and the Central Coast. According to 2021 data, Ninh Binh has 973,300 people, GDPR of 85 billion VND, and GDPR per capita of 72 million VND.

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