Accompanying businesses
The administrative boundary merger has brought Ninh Binh province to a new level with a population of over 4.4 million people and an area of nearly 4,000 km², becoming one of the largest localities in the country. The geographical advantage, located between the capital Hanoi and the North Central region, is further reinforced by a synchronous transport infrastructure system including the North-South expressway, national railway, Red River route and coastal corridor. These conditions not only create the ability to quickly connect with key economic regions such as Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thanh Hoa but also open up multi-dimensional development space, promoting the formation of inter-regional value chains.
On that basis, the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee have paid attention to directing the implementation of investment promotion with a proactive, flexible and practical spirit. The province has determined to strengthen investment promotion in key areas and sectors; focusing on accelerating site clearance and investment in infrastructure construction of industrial parks and clusters, especially key projects such as Nam Cao University Area, ensuring the right progress and quality of service for investors. At the same time, the province has deployed the work of promoting the image and investment environment in many diverse and creative forms, from digital media to specialized promotion conferences, helping to spread the local brand and effectively connect with potential partners.
The Provincial People's Committee also maintains regular meetings with businesses to directly listen, receive feedback, recommendations and provide solutions in a quick, clear and legal manner. The motto "Government accompanies, is open-minded, listens, and substantially resolves difficulties and obstacles for businesses" has become a characteristic feature in the management approach. Many thematic meetings between investors and departments and branches are organized promptly to resolve obstacles in the implementation of major projects. The province also actively welcomes international delegations from Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, including corporations, industry associations, and financial institutions interested in long-term investment cooperation in the locality.
Along with promotion activities, administrative reform is considered an important pillar in improving the investment environment. The province continues to synchronously carry out tasks, notably promoting administrative procedure reform associated with digital transformation and applying information technology to modernize the administration. The one-stop shop and inter-connected one-stop shop mechanisms are maintained and expanded; online public services are upgraded; many procedures are reduced in accordance with the spirit of Resolution 66/NQ-CP. In particular, the "16-hour Green Stream" and "50% Green Stream" models in handling administrative procedures have significantly shortened the time to handle administrative procedures related to investment, construction, land and environment.
The above efforts have brought positive results: In particular, Ninh Binh province (old) administrative reform index (PAR INDEX) in 2024 reached 91.38%, ranked 6th/63 provinces and cities, up 5 places compared to 2023; satisfaction index on administrative services (SIPAS) reached 85.34%, ranked 14th nationwide; PCI index reached 69 points, ranked 17th nationwide; PAPI index reached 43.95 points, ranked 24th/63. Nam Dinh province (old) reached 88.69% PAR INDEX, up 1.37%; digital government index reached 95.99%, ranked first nationwide, PCI reached 66.97 points, 0.3 points higher than the previous year. Ha Nam province (old) achieved PAR INDEX 88.67%, SIPAS 84.49%, and PCI increased sharply by 14 ranks compared to 2023. These are important foundations contributing to strengthening the confidence of businesses, investors and communities in the socio-economic development of the new Ninh Binh province.
Attracting investment in depth and effectively
With drastic movements in organizing development space, infrastructure investment, institutional reform and investment promotion, Ninh Binh is increasingly affirming its position on the national investment attraction map. In the first 6 months of 2025, the whole province attracted 148 new investment projects with a total capital of tens of thousands of billions of VND. Of which, Ninh Binh province (old) granted 19 new projects with a total capital of over 9,000 billion VND, including 3 FDI projects with a total capital of over 20 million USD. Ha Nam province (old) attracted 93 projects with a total capital of 650 million USD and 13,300 billion VND. Nam Dinh province (old) had 36 projects with a total investment of over 15,500 billion VND and 124 million USD.
Notably, along with FDI capital flows, the number of newly established domestic enterprises has also increased rapidly. In the first half of the year, the whole region had 1,376 new enterprises with a total registered capital of over VND18,200 billion. These figures show increasing confidence in the investment environment and the management capacity of local authorities.
Many foreign investors have also found sustainable development opportunities in Ninh Binh. Mr. Lieu Han Minh, Chairman of BKY Investment Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) - the unit implementing a high-tech project in Van Phong Industrial Cluster, shared: “We highly appreciate the investment environment in Ninh Binh because of its stability, transparency and openness. The province not only has potential in terms of location and infrastructure but also has a truly supportive government. The merger of provinces in the region will create a large market and a complete supply chain, in line with our strategy of developing clean, high-tech industry”.
In the coming time, Ninh Binh will identify a number of key solutions to continue improving the effectiveness of investment attraction. First of all, the province will focus on reviewing and perfecting the regional spatial development planning, ensuring connectivity, synchronization and scalability. Next, continue to invest in technical infrastructure of industrial parks, clusters and dynamic regions, prioritizing key projects with spillover effects. Along with that, the province will promote administrative reform, comprehensive digital transformation in investment management and operation; implement mechanisms to encourage enterprises to innovate, develop high-tech industry, supporting industry and cultural industry. The province will also improve the effectiveness of on-site investment promotion, retain and support existing investors to expand their scale, create added value and sustainable jobs.
With innovative thinking, decisive action and real companionship with investors, Ninh Binh is confidently entering a new, more sustainable and effective development phase. Repositioning is not only a goal, but also a process that the province is realizing step by step, with the right policies, strategic vision and strong development aspirations.
Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/ninh-binh-tung-buoc-khang-dinh-vi-the-tren-ban-do-thu-hut-491930.htm
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