Quang Ninh’s economic growth sets record

VGP –The northern province of Quang Ninh’s economic growth set a record of 9.6% in the first seven months of the year, which is the highest figure over the recent five years.

October 11, 2017 11:20 AM GMT+7

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The northern province contributed VND21,000 billion to the State budget. The total retail sales and services revenues, tourism and social investment witnessed respective growths of 16.5%, 25% and 10.6%.

Quang Ninh Province has been listed among top five localities in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) over the recent years.

The PCI on Viet Nam’s business environment conducts an annual business survey, assessment and ranking of the economic governance quality of provincial authorities in creating a favorable business environment for development of the private sector.

In the upcoming time, the province heads to strengthen State management on tourism, land and environment, tackle environmental pollution issues, complete key infrastructure projects as well as take measures to fight smuggling and trade fraud.

By Thuy Dung