Affirming the Pillar Role
Currently, the province is finalizing the planning of 40 industrial clusters with a total area of 1,565 hectares. Of these, 17 clusters have been commissioned (covering over 810 hectares), successfully attracting 43 projects across 9 administrative units, with total registered capital reaching nearly 8,200 billion VND. This achievement is a clear testament to the efforts in improving the business environment, step-by-step affirming the pillar role of the industrial sector in the local economic structure.
Mr. Tran Viet The, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, affirmed: “The industrial sector posted a powerful breakthrough in the 2021-2025 period, reflecting an impressive average growth rate in Value Added (VA). Notably, by the end of 2025, industrial production value set a new milestone, reaching over 33,000 billion VND, an increase of over 16% year-on-year. This proves the strategic validity of making industry an economic pillar, creating the primary driver for the province's overall GRDP growth.”
Maintaining double-digit growth amidst economic volatility underscores the strategic validity of establishing industry as the locality's economic backbone.
Workers at a garment factory in Binh Vang Industrial Park, contributing to the goal of attracting investment, generating employment, and promoting local industrial development.
Unclogging "Bottlenecks"
Recognizing these hurdles, the province is resolutely implementing systematic solutions to enhance its Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI). The focus is on prioritizing resources for technical and digital infrastructure investment while boosting administrative reform toward substantive and transparent results to consolidate trust within the business community.
One of the breakthroughs is the implementation of an interconnected "one-stop-shop" mechanism for administrative procedures. Currently, investors in industrial clusters receive maximum support - from licensing to environmental impact assessments - through a unified focal point instead of having to "knock on many doors" as before. Seamless coordination among departments and sectors has helped businesses significantly save time and opportunity costs, allowing projects to commence operations sooner.
Parallel to procedural reforms, the Provincial People's Committee has increased field inspections and direct dialogues to resolve obstacles regarding site clearance and leveling materials. The resolute creation of "clean" land funds and ready infrastructure is identified as a key factor for the province to proactively welcome high-quality investment flows in the coming time.
Expectations for New Growth Drivers
Alongside attracting new capital flows, increasing the occupancy rate at industrial clusters is identified as a key task to optimize land use efficiency and maximize infrastructure investment resources. The average occupancy rate in the province currently stands at over 52%. Notable highlights include Minh Son 2 Industrial Cluster (100%), Phuc Ung Industrial Cluster (nearly 97%), and Thang Quan Industrial Cluster (nearly 88%). However, there remains significant room for growth as six industrial clusters are still in the investment stage and have yet to reach their full potential.
To realize this goal, the province is focusing on reviewing and adjusting industrial cluster planning toward a more scientific and practical approach. Besides supporting existing enterprises to expand, the province emphasizes attracting "satellite" businesses to form closed-loop production chains and increase surplus value.
During a working session on planning and investment attraction, Mr. Phan Huy Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized the requirement to accelerate administrative reform and minimize processing times while still ensuring legal compliance. Simultaneously, resolute communication is needed to build public consensus.
Tuyen Quang is steadily realizing the goal of developing industry as the backbone of the economy. The Resolution of the 1st Provincial Party Congress, 2025-2030 term, sets a target for average GRDP growth of 10.5% per year during the 2026-2030 period, in which industry continues to hold the flagship role.
Nguyen Thanh Hieu
Vietnamese source: Tuyen Quang online
