Quang Tri is prioritized for developing renewable energy and tourism.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision No. 376/QD-TTg dated May 4, 2024 approving the Planning of the North Central and Central Coastal Region for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, with the goal that by 2050, the North Central and Central Coastal Region will be a region with rapid and sustainable development, leading the country in marine economy ; the infrastructure system will develop synchronously, modernly, greenly, and intelligently; the urban system will be linked into a synchronous network, with typical architecture, rich in identity, green, civilized, modern, intelligent, resilient and adaptable to climate change.

By 2050, the North Central and Central Coast regions will develop at least two urban areas and a number of large industrial, service and international cooperation centers, on par with the Asian region in modern coastal economic zones; develop civilized, modern, green rural areas rich in national cultural identity.

Planning for the North Central and Central Coast regions: Quang Tri is prioritized for developing renewable energy and tourism

A good quality environment, harmonious society; a place where cultural, historical values, marine, island and forest ecosystems are preserved and promoted; the material and spiritual life of the people is high; national defense, security and sovereignty of seas and islands are firmly guaranteed.

Strong development of some industries

To achieve the above goals, the Plan sets out key tasks and breakthroughs to be implemented during the planning period.

Specifically, the Plan promotes economic restructuring of the region associated with growth model innovation towards focusing on developing marine economic sectors; improving productivity and quality based on the application of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Strongly develop a number of industries such as semiconductor industry, chip manufacturing; financial services, trade, logistics. Develop science and technology, innovation; form research, training and technology transfer centers such as semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy.

Strongly improve the investment and business environment; build specific mechanisms and policies for regional development. Complete infrastructure projects; introduce policies to encourage people to stay at sea; build renewable energy and clean energy projects that bring efficiency in coastal areas with favorable conditions and high potential, associated with promoting tourism development, maximizing the region's advantages.

The North Central and Central Coast focus on developing the Central dynamic region (national dynamic region) as the locomotive leading the development of the region; developing economic corridors along the North-South axis, East-West economic corridors to effectively connect seaports, economic zones, airports, international border gates, major trading hubs, coastal cities, economic centers, and growth poles.

Synchronously develop the seaport system in the provinces in the region; upgrade, renovate and improve the operational efficiency of 9 existing airports in the region...

Building a number of large-scale industrial clusters

According to the development orientation, the North Central and Central Coast regions develop industries with high international competitiveness, deeply participating in the global value chain; focusing on developing a number of advantageous fundamental industries, green industries, processing industries, and a number of new industries. Building a number of large-scale industrial clusters with high international competitiveness. Increasing the contribution of the industrial sector to the region's GRDP to about 25 - 35%.

Focus on industrial development along the North-South economic corridors, the East-West economic corridors linked to seaports and national highways connecting to the Central Highlands. Expand industrial distribution space to the West of the East North-South expressway.

Developing the refining, petrochemical industry and production of refined petroleum products concentrated in Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Khanh Hoa, and Phu Yen; prioritizing renewable energy production in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Thuan; building inter-regional industrial and renewable energy service centers in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan...

Developing tourism to truly become a spearhead economic sector

Regarding services, the North Central and Central Coast regions focus on developing tourism to truly become a spearhead economic sector to make the region a key tourism area of the country according to the three driving forces of national tourism development including: (1) Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa - Nghe An; (2) Quang Binh - Quang Tri - Thua Thien Hue - Da Nang - Quang Nam; (3) Khanh Hoa - Lam Dong - Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan. Strengthening tourism development links with the Red River Delta and the Southeast region along the Eastern North - South tourism corridor.

Develop logistics in a modern, professional direction, applying advanced technology, meeting the requirements of international integration; forming logistics centers associated with seaports, airports, and border gates; developing regional and national logistics centers based on the regional seaport system and major international transport corridors. Strive to contribute over 6% of the total logistics revenue of the country.

Rapid and sustainable development of the marine economy, especially the service, industrial, marine tourism, and maritime economic sectors; development of coastal urban areas in harmony with the exploitation of oil and gas and other marine mineral resources; development of aquaculture, exploitation and seafood processing industries in conjunction with the protection of the marine environment; development of coastal and offshore industries...

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