With its long coastline, rich system of offshore islands, and strategic location in the Northern region, Quang Ninh possesses many favorable conditions for the strong development of marine economic sectors. Within this overall context, the Van Don Special Economic Zone is identified as a crucial growth pole, playing a pivotal role in the province's marine economic development strategy. Combining numerous advantages in nature, culture, and human resources, Van Don is expected to become a modern marine economic center with significant ripple effects.
During the past term, with the province's priority investment of resources, Van Don is the only special economic zone in the country that fully integrates three strategic transportation types: an international airport, a seaport, and a highway. This synchronized infrastructure has created a crucial foundation for attracting investment. To date, the locality has attracted 64 non-budgetary investment projects with a total capital of over 114,000 billion VND, focusing on tourism , services, urban development, and infrastructure, thereby creating momentum for sustainable socio-economic development.
The Resolution of the 16th Congress of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee, for the 2025-2030 term, continues to clearly define the goal of building Van Don into a new-generation special economic zone, focusing on developing key economic sectors such as high-end island and coastal tourism, comprehensive services, entertainment industry, and international integration. According to many businesses, the new-generation special economic zone model with its superior mechanisms and policies will open up significant opportunities for private sector development. Mr. Ta Duc Quyet, General Director of Mai Quyen Tourism Co., Ltd., believes that accessing and applying advanced policies proven worldwide will create strong momentum for businesses, in line with the spirit of Resolution 68 on private sector development.
Along with Van Don, the Quang Yen coastal economic zone is also developing strongly with a system of 5 modern industrial parks, becoming an attractive destination for many domestic and foreign investors. The formation of coastal economic zones and industrial parks has made a significant contribution to the shift in the province's economic structure towards industry and services, linked with the development of the marine economy.
Along with economic zones, Quang Ninh province has identified its seaport system as one of its important pillars. In recent years, the province has focused on investing in the comprehensive modernization of its seaport system, especially ports serving tourism. As a result, the quality of seaport services has been continuously improved, contributing to attracting international cruise ships to Quang Ninh by sea. By 2025, the seaports in the province are expected to welcome more than 163,000 vessels, an increase of over 1.2% compared to 2024; cargo throughput is projected to reach over 161 million tons, an increase of nearly 8%. According to Mr. Hugno Filipino, Captain of the Andros Beauty (Liberia), maritime services at Con Ong - Hon Net port are professionally organized, meeting international standards, providing reassurance to foreign shipping companies.
In addition to focusing on port infrastructure and services, Quang Ninh is also promoting the development of marine economic sectors in an efficient and sustainable manner. The province prioritizes the development of coastal aquaculture and high-tech marine farming, linked with the application of science and technology in deep processing and post-harvest preservation to increase product value. By 2026, Quang Ninh aims for a total aquaculture production of 120,300 tons, of which marine farming is estimated at 73,000 tons, accounting for 61% of the total production.
The province has always prioritized the development of the marine economy in conjunction with environmental protection, ensuring that the environment is not sacrificed for growth. With a breakthrough development mindset, systematic approach, and long-term vision, Quang Ninh is gradually forming a multi-sector marine economic cluster, with Van Don playing a leading and pivotal role. Developing the marine economy while promoting green growth, environmental protection, and improving people's lives will not only create momentum for the province's breakthroughs in the coming period but also contribute to realizing the goal of making Vietnam a strong maritime nation, prosperous from the sea.
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