Government revenue surpasses historical milestone.

The year 2025 marks a special milestone in Quang Ninh's socio-economic development as total state budget revenue reaches 84,500 billion VND for the first time ever, the highest level ever. This result not only reflects the effectiveness of the Quang Ninh government's macroeconomic management but also demonstrates the strong intrinsic resilience of the local economy amidst many fluctuations and challenges.

Import and export activities via Bac Luan II Bridge (Mong Cai International Border Gate).

Breaking through from a solid foundation.

Quang Ninh 's total state budget revenue in 2025 is estimated at 84,500 billion VND, a 53% increase compared to the central government's projected target, a 47% increase compared to the provincial government's projected target, and a 57% increase compared to 2024. This is the highest revenue level ever recorded, affirming Quang Ninh's increasingly solid position among localities making significant contributions to the national budget.

Of this total, domestic revenue reached VND 68,150 billion, an increase of 81% compared to the central government's projected target, a 72% increase compared to the provincial government's projected target, and a 92% increase compared to 2024; revenue from import and export activities reached VND 16,350 billion, equivalent to 92% of the central and provincial government's projected targets, continuing to play a crucial role in the budget revenue structure. Notably, many domestic revenue items met and exceeded the projected targets, such as land use fees reaching VND 24,076 billion, a 338% increase compared to the central and provincial government's projected target, and a 1,017% increase compared to 2024; revenue from taxes and fees reached VND 44,073 billion, a 32% increase compared to 2024, reflecting the effectiveness of revenue management, anti-tax evasion efforts, and the strong economic recovery.

Skoda vehicles from Thanh Cong Group were displayed at the Quang Ninh Province Economic and Social Development Achievements Exhibition over the past 5 years (2020-2025), held at the Provincial Planning, Fair and Exhibition Center.

Based on revenue collection, 15 out of 16 revenue items were completed or exceeded the budget, including major items that surpassed the set targets, such as: Revenue from centrally-managed enterprises; revenue from foreign-invested enterprises; personal income tax; various fees and charges; revenue from granting mining rights, airspace and maritime rights.

Few would have imagined that, entering 2025, Quang Ninh province would only aim for revenue exceeding 57,300 billion VND. This figure was carefully considered in the context of the first year of implementing a two-tiered government model, while the administrative apparatus was being streamlined according to Resolution 18-NQ/TW. One of the key factors contributing to Quang Ninh's impressive budget revenue results is the decisive and flexible leadership and management of the government from the provincial to the grassroots level. The Provincial People's Committee has issued numerous plans and scenarios for budget management on a quarterly and sectoral basis; established a task force to address difficulties for investment projects and budget revenue collection; and regularly reviewed and assessed revenue sources to implement timely adjustments.

The tax sector has become a particularly bright spot in the reform of budget revenue management. Facing pressure to increase domestic revenue and the need for comprehensive digital transformation, the tax sector has proactively implemented many new models, most notably the 60-day intensive campaign to fundamentally shift from a lump-sum to a declaration-based model, promoting digital transformation, combating revenue loss, and strictly controlling revenue from land, resources, e-commerce, and digital platform businesses.

Tax officials assist and guide citizens in installing the eTax mobile application.

Mr. Ha Van Truong, Head of the Quang Ninh Provincial Tax Department, stated: Working groups are organized into clusters, coordinating directly with local authorities to review business households, support the conversion of tax payment methods, promptly update changes, and handle emerging issues. In particular, the working groups have assisted business households and individuals in installing the eTax mobile application. This new approach helps the Tax Department not only gain a firm grasp of the local area, reduce revenue losses, and enhance transparency, but also facilitates business households' access to modern and effective management methods. This is a synchronized step that will significantly contribute to the impressive growth of domestic revenue in 2025.

In the 2025 budget revenue picture, the most prominent highlight mentioned by all levels and sectors is the revenue from land use fees. Perhaps never before in its development period has Quang Ninh achieved such a large budget revenue from land use fees (24,076 billion VND). Comrade Bui Van Khang, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, affirmed: The 2025 budget revenue results not only come from economic growth, but also from decisive leadership, management, administrative procedure reform, and the cooperation of the business community.

Creating new momentum and strength

Despite achieving impressive results, Quang Ninh still faces numerous challenges as it enters 2026. Global economic fluctuations, the downward trend in some export markets, and risks from fluctuating raw material prices and international tax policies could impact revenue in the coming period. In addition, maintaining a high growth rate (above 12.5%) requires the province to continue restructuring its revenue sources towards greater sustainability, reducing dependence on unstable revenue streams, and increasing revenue from production and business, innovation, and the green economy.

In 2026, the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Council set a budget revenue target of 74,000 billion VND. However, with high consensus within the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee, the Provincial People's Committee decided to allocate 86,000 billion VND in state budget revenue for 2026 to departments, sectors, and localities, exceeding the target by 12,000 billion VND. Of this: Domestic revenue reached 67,700 billion VND, exceeding the target by 11,200 billion VND; and import-export revenue reached 18,300 billion VND, exceeding the target by 800 billion VND.

Adhering closely to their functions, duties, and powers, from the very beginning of the year, departments, agencies, and localities in the province have simultaneously implemented solutions and proactively developed budget revenue and expenditure plans linked to each assigned area and sector. Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated: The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will continue to propose solutions to improve and enhance service quality; create more high-quality, distinctive, and internationally-class tourism products to retain tourists, especially high-spending tourists from countries and territories around the world. The unit will advise the province on organizing a series of national branded events such as concerts, carnivals, food festivals, and sports activities; and increase experiential tourism, community tourism, cultural tourism, and festivals to attract and invite tourists. The goal is to attract over 22 million tourists by 2026, including 5.2 million international visitors, and generate at least 65,000 billion VND in tourism revenue.

Cargo handling and logistics activities in the Con Ong - Hon Net area.

Customs Region VIII has been closely coordinating with localities and border gate management boards to continue creating favorable conditions for businesses to quickly clear goods; promoting and inviting businesses to conduct customs clearance procedures through the province and implementing the pilot project of smart border gates at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) - Dongxing (China) International Border Gate; promoting the implementation of the Mong Cai - Dongxing cross-border industrial cooperation zone, striving to achieve a budget revenue of 17,500 billion VND in 2026 from import and export activities.

Comrade Pham Quoc Hung, Head of Customs Branch Region VIII, said: To increase budget revenue from import and export activities, the unit is focusing on a comprehensive range of key solutions, including prioritizing administrative procedure reform, promoting digital transformation, and applying information technology in customs management and supervision. The unit is strengthening efforts to combat revenue loss, trade fraud, and origin fraud, while simultaneously creating maximum convenience for businesses to complete customs clearance procedures quickly and transparently.

The determination of the units right from the beginning of the new year has been demonstrated by their proactive approach, the synchronized implementation of revenue collection solutions, closely monitoring each locality, each sector, and each revenue source; thereby creating a strong starting momentum, consolidating confidence, and laying a solid foundation for completing and exceeding the financial and budgetary targets for 2026. This is an important basis for the province to continue investing in strategic infrastructure, social welfare, improving the quality of life for the people, and enhancing competitiveness.

Manh Truong

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/thu-ngan-sach-vuot-moc-lich-su-3391960.html