According to the Resolution which takes effect on September 20, 2026, the centrally-run city of Bac Ninh will be established based on the entire natural land area and population size of the current Bac Ninh Province.

Among the nine core principles identified by the smart city project, the most notable is the order of priority: placing citizens and businesses at the center; using data as the foundation; ensuring interconnection, integration, and shared usage; guaranteeing information security and privacy.