The Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 1123/QD-TTg dated June 23, 2026, approving the General Urban Planning for northern Quang Ninh province through 2050, with a vision toward 2075.
The ultimate goal of the planning is to transform the province into a modern, smart, green, and sustainable city that serves as a national growth pole and a driver for regional development. The province aims to possess international competitiveness while maintaining a balance between economic growth, social welfare, and environmental protection.
The planning scope covers approximately 6,232.4 sq.km of land along with the sea area within the province's administrative boundaries. This timeline is divided into stages: short-term to 2040, long-term to 2050, and a vision extending to 2075.
The locality is directed to integrate its urban, maritime, border, and heritage components into a complete ecosystem, providing the spatial and infrastructural foundation for the development of services, the maritime economy, and high-tech industries. This development is to be closely linked with science and technology, innovation, and green and digital transformations.
The vision identifies Quang Ninh as an international gateway, a global service and tourism hub, and a national maritime economic center. It is envisioned as a civilized, modern coastal city with a high international standard of living, pioneering national innovation models while remaining human-centric and heritage-focused.
According to the development roadmap, by 2030, Quang Ninh will be an international tourism service center, a national trade gateway, and a hub for high-quality services and high-tech manufacturing.
By 2040, it will become a national maritime economic center and a modern coastal city that applies innovative models in economic development, social management, and infrastructure governance. By 2050, Quang Ninh is oriented to be an international heritage city and a leading maritime economic center for both the nation and Southeast Asia. It will serve as a key national economic locomotive and a model for green, smart, and sustainable urban governance that preserves local identity and adapts to climate change.
In terms of its urban character, Quang Ninh is defined as a modern national and international maritime economic center, positioned as a leader in Southeast Asia and a primary driver for the Red River Delta. It will function as a national and international tourism hub, as well as a center for modern industry, trade, and logistics featuring maritime economic sectors with high global competitiveness.
Furthermore, Quang Ninh will be a "green, smart, and climate-resilient" coastal-border-heritage city, serving as a vital national transport node that connects domestic and international economic corridors and acts as a regional and international hub for logistics and trade.
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