Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Prime Ministerial Decision No. 2771/QD-TTg, officially approving the general planning task for the Ninh Co Economic Zone (EZ) in northern Ninh Binh Province, with a vision toward 2050.
The planning scope encompasses the entire boundary of the economic zone established by the Prime Minister’s earlier Decision No. 88/QD-TTg dated January 14, 2025.
This area covers four communal administrative units and coastal alluvial flats, including Rang Dong and Hai Thinh communes, parts of Quy Nhat and Hai Xuan communes, as well as surrounding alluvial land and sea surface.
Significantly, the research scope extends approximately 16,000 ha into the sea beyond the immediate planning area. This expansion provides ample space to study and develop large-scale marine economic functions, including deep-water seaports and logistics hubs.
The total research area covers approximately 29,950 ha, with the designated planning area accounting for 13,950 ha. The master plan is structured into two phases: short-term until 2030 and long-term until 2050, in strict compliance with the 2024 Law on Urban and Rural Planning.
The inclusion of a vast sea area in the research scope reflects a strategic shift: Ninh Co EZ will not be confined to land-based development or traditional industrial-urban models. Instead, it is set to become an integrated marine economy powerhouse, centered on deep-sea ports, logistics services, energy, and marine tourism.
Accordingly, Ninh Co EZ is envisioned as a dynamic and efficient marine economic hub featuring an international multi-purpose deep-water port and synchronized infrastructure. A competitive investment and business environment is identified as a key factor to attract strategic investors, creating a growth engine that will benefit the Red River Delta and the country as a whole.
The master plan also positions Ninh Co EZ as a catalyst for Ninh Binh’s industrialization and modernization, aiming to transform the province into a hub of modern industry and advanced services. A new growth model will be established on the foundations of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and green transition, alongside high-quality human resource development. The private sector is designated as a vital driver of this economic evolution.
Ninh Co EZ is defined as a multi-sectoral, multi-functional integrated economic zone with modern infrastructure and a commitment to green development, environmental protection, and national security.
Development priorities include industry, services, logistics, urban development, and tourism. The zone will evolve into a synchronized urban-industrial-service-tourism hub following green and smart city models, integrated with high-end luxury resorts and ecological conservation areas.
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