The shared ambition is to transform Con Ong – Hon Net into a world-class green port powered by smart operations, with integrated logistics, industry, and offshore services, alongside efforts to cut emissions and protect biodiversity.
Quang Ninh is accelerating digital transformation in management by expanding vessel monitoring via the electronic catch documentation and traceability system (eCDT) to enhance transparency.
Quang Ninh encourages Guangxi enterprises to invest in high-tech marine aquaculture and expand aquatic product exports in China. At the same time, the province aims to develop livestock farming in line with international standards and attract investment in deep-processing plants for agricultural products such as cinnamon, star anise and tea, linked with traceability systems at border gates.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the strategically significant Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway project will take place on April 12 at the Ha Long Xanh Station site in Quang Ninh province.
The move is expected to help ease congestion at the border, improve operational efficiency of relevant forces, and further promote cross-border trade.
In February, Quang Ninh authorities rolled out synchronised measures to sustain production and business activities while ensuring a well-organised Lunar New Year for residents. The province welcomed 4.1 million visitors, including more than 1.1 million during the Tet holiday alone.
The overall objective of the pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair is to transform the Mong Cai border-gate economic zone in particular and Quang Ninh province in general into a major hub for import-export activities, trade, services, tourism and border-gate economy within the northern key economic region.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khang said that Quang Ninh aims to draw 101 non-state budget domestic investment projects with total registered capital of nearly 569 trillion VND (21.6 billion USD), and 3 billion USD in FDI capital in 2026.
Upon completion, the complex is expected to become the first large-scale resort city in Northern Vietnam, welcoming a substantial number of visitors from Northeast Asia and the domestic market, generating strong momentum for commercial activities, services, and resort real estate.
Speaking at a December 17 meeting regarding sustainable marine aquaculture development for 2026, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province Nguyen Van Cong urged the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment to urgently finalise the draft plan, which will serve as a basis for focusing on the development of marine aquaculture in the coming period; and take the lead in coordinating with localities to review and adjust the planning of marine aquaculture areas, with an emphasis on encouraging the efficient use of marine areas suitable for aquaculture, in line with environmental impact assessments.
More than 300 enterprises from Vietnam, China, ASEAN countries, Vietnamese industry associations, and domestic and foreign trade, tourism and investment promotion organisations are participating in the 17th Vietnam–China International Trade and Tourism Fair 2025, which opened in Quang Ninh province on December 11.
The Mong Cai International Border Gate is already equipped with modern systems, including automated goods control, barcode and QR code scanners, facial recognition cameras, and automatic vehicle monitoring.
Spanning 244.45 ha, the complex is planned as an integrated high-end resort and entertainment hub. It will include a casino (with pilot access for Vietnamese), hotels, resorts, condotels, shophouses, offices, convention and conference centres, sports facilities, amusement parks, and premium wellness services.
From 2020 to 2025, Co To’s economy recorded an average annual growth rate of 16.03%, surpassing Quang Ninh province’s average.
This is the first shipment of fresh coconuts to be exported through this route in 2025, highlighting the growing potential and effectiveness of Vietnam’s high-value agricultural exports.
Local authorities have shifted from a management-based to a service-oriented mindset, focusing on proactive support for businesses.
Covering nearly 70 ha, the Quang Duc Industrial Cluster will feature infrastructure including transportation, electricity, water supply, and wastewater treatment.
Quang Ninh is an ideal strategic partner in the areas where Belgium has outstanding advantages, from clean energy, agricultural processing, and logistics to smart city building, said Andries Gryffroy, First Vice President of the Belgian Senate and President of the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance.
The casino project is designed as a high-end resort and entertainment complex with gaming, aiming to host international events and become a leading regional and global destination. Its core objective is to operate a casino and provide related services in compliance with Vietnamese legal regulations.
This is the first automobile manufacturing plant in Quang Ninh, a major milestone for both the province and Vietnam’s automotive industry.
To attract investment for infrastructure development in these zones, the Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee is focusing on reviewing available land and making a list of projects to attract investors for technical infrastructure construction.
The project underscores Quang Ninh’s commitment to administrative reform and a business-friendly environment to attract high-tech, smart, and eco-friendly industrial investments.
More than 300,000 tonnes of goods were traded through the crossing points of the Mong Cai International Border Gate as of late February, a 56.4% increase year-on-year. Export value accounted for 424 million USD, while imports totaled more than 200 million USD.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has revised its 2025 growth target to an unprecedented 14%, surpassing the government-assigned goal by 2% and exceeding previous provincial forecasts.
Quang Ninh province will submit a proposal to the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat for feedback on the draft plan to build a pilot mechanism and policy for the development of its Van Don Economic Zone.