Thai Nguyen is a convergence point.

The merger of Thai Nguyen and Bac Kan is not merely an administrative addition. It is a strategic convergence, opening up a new development space that is broader geographically, deeper in potential, and more sustainable in vision for the new Thai Nguyen in particular, and the entire Northern Midlands and mountainous region in general.

The Bắc Ninh - Thái Nguyên - Phú Thọ connecting road, once put into operation, will create favorable conditions for socio -economic development and attract investment to Thái Nguyên province and neighboring provinces.

Expanding the scope of development

Following the merger, Thai Nguyen entered a phase of development with higher demands and a broader vision for spatial development organization. Beyond simply expanding administrative boundaries, the merger facilitated the province's spatial restructuring towards a synchronized, interconnected, and efficient approach, enhancing its role as a central hub connecting the Northern Midlands and mountainous region.

This is an important prerequisite for the formation of new economic corridors, connecting the highlands with the central region, the midlands with the plains, and with the capital city of Hanoi . Based on this foundation, the province proactively plans a system of economic and technical infrastructure linking urban, industrial, and rural areas, forming new development corridors along strategic transportation routes and key industrial zones.

Investing in transportation infrastructure continues to be identified as a key breakthrough. A series of large-scale, high-impact regional connectivity projects are being implemented, creating new driving forces for socio-economic development. In particular, the Hanoi Capital Region's Ring Road 5 section through Thai Nguyen is expected to enhance connectivity with Bac Ninh, reduce existing traffic pressure, and expand space for industrial and urban development.

Traffic opens the way...

Along with the connecting road linking Thai Nguyen – Bac Ninh – Phu Tho, the southern development corridor of the province is gradually taking shape, creating momentum for the Phu Binh – Pho Yen (formerly) area. In the north, the Bac Kan – Ba Be Lake road connecting to Na Hang (Tuyen Quang) not only completes the transportation network but also opens up an inter-provincial eco-tourism link.

In addition, the province continues to coordinate and promote the implementation of strategic transportation routes such as the Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Moi expressway, the Lang Son – Thai Nguyen expressway, the Bac Kan – Cao Bang expressway, and the Thai Nguyen – Tuyen Quang connecting road… With a multi-directional and interconnected transportation network, Thai Nguyen is gradually affirming its role as a central connecting point and a driving force for development of the entire Northern Midlands and mountainous region in the new phase.

Complementing strengths, creating momentum for growth.

Yen Binh Industrial Zone.

While Thai Nguyen is a major industrial, educational, and service center in the Northern Midlands and Mountains region, Bac Kan boasts advantages in forest resources, minerals, ecological agriculture, and natural tourism. The merger creates a distinctly complementary economic entity: Thai Nguyen's industry, services, and urban development combined with Bac Kan's ecological space, resources, and tourism.

From there, Thai Nguyen has the opportunity to expand its industrial, logistics, and service areas, reducing pressure on the central urban area. Bac Kan has more opportunities to attract investment, access markets, technology, and high-quality human resources. This connection allows for the formation of inter-regional value chains ranging from mineral extraction and processing, supporting industry development, to high-tech agriculture, and eco-cultural tourism.

The new development space also helps restructure the economy towards a greener and more sustainable direction, limiting raw material exploitation, increasing added value, linking economic development with environmental protection and long-term livelihoods for the people. It not only expands in scale but also elevates its role in the development network of the Northern Midlands and Mountains region. With this new position, Thai Nguyen has the conditions to become a driving force, leading socio-economic development and spreading growth to neighboring localities.

Song Cong II Industrial Zone.

This convergence also helps Thai Nguyen better leverage its advantages in education, training, and science and technology. Training and research institutions can play a central role in supplying human resources for the entire region, serving industry, high-tech agriculture, and tourism services. This is a key factor in improving the quality of growth, rather than simply relying on expansion.

One of the important implications of consolidation is to streamline the administrative apparatus and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management. On the other hand, public investment resources are also allocated more effectively, contributing to opening up opportunities to narrow the development gap between lowland and highland regions.

When infrastructure is connected and services are expanded, job opportunities and access to education and healthcare for people in remote areas will improve. This is a condition for effectively achieving development goals and ensuring that no one is left behind.

The spread of influence from central Thai Nguyen to previously disadvantaged areas of Bac Kan will contribute to social stability, preservation of cultural identity, and strengthening of national defense and security in the northern mountainous region.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/kinh-te/202602/thai-nguyen-hoi-tu-3761e97/