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Ninh Bình province has released its Investment-Attracting Projects List for 2026 (Phase 1), outlining priority areas intended to draw both domestic and foreign investors and support the province’s socio-economic development in the new period.
The 2026 (Phase 1) list emphasizes education and health, urban development and housing, commerce and services, logistics, and industrial infrastructure. The urban and housing segment is highlighted through multiple new urban-area and residential projects, as well as urban–commercial complexes.
Projects in education and health include investment in training facilities, education, and vocational training at the Nam Cao University Campus. The list also includes plans to build an internationally standardized hospital, a nursing home, and a general hospital in Xuan Truong commune. In addition, it covers construction of a kindergarten and a bilingual school in Xuan Truong commune.
In the urban and housing sector, the province plans projects including a new urban area in Phu Oc; an urban–commerce and service area in My Loc ward; and an urban area in Binh Nghia commune, Binh Luc district (BL DT04.21) (now Binh Luc commune, Ninh Bình province). Other items include a rural residential area in Cat Thanh commune and the Hai Hung urban area in Hai Hung commune. The list also mentions a new urban area combined with upgrading the existing residential area within Vinh Tru commune, Ninh Bình province.
For trade, service, and logistics, the investment content focuses on a shopping center, logistics facilities, and a cargo port—aimed at boosting circulation capacity and improving regional connectivity.
In trade, service, and tourism, the list includes construction of a general commerce and service center within the Nam Cao University area of Ha Nam province; investment to build a commercial center and a trade fair complex; investment to build the Truong An Thinh Long oil storage depot; and investment to build a logistics center and a dry port (ICD). It also references Dinh Hoa cargo port and a general port.
Industrial infrastructure projects include investment to build and operate infrastructure at Ha Nam High-Tech Park; investment to build and operate infrastructure for Nam Hong Industrial Park; Lac Xuan Industrial Park; and Kim Bang II Industrial Park.
Beyond the above, the province continues to expand investment into center projects, research institutes, and facilities for research, development, and technology deployment within the Nam Cao University Campus. It also references commercial-service projects and smart urban areas.
The People’s Committee said issuing the 2026 Investment-Attracting Projects List (Phase 1) is a concrete step to mobilize social resources, leverage advantages after the province’s consolidation, and contribute to fast and sustainable economic growth. It also stated the province aims to improve the investment environment, enhance competitiveness, and accompany enterprises to make Ninh Bình a more attractive destination for both domestic and international investors.
Under the province’s 2026 Investment Promotion Program, Ninh Bình aims to expand economic cooperation and attract investments with major and emerging economies through diversification and multilateralization, while actively integrating to maximize strategic partnerships. The province also seeks to exploit potential markets with room to attract investment in priority sectors where it has advantages, including cultural industry, urban–industrial development, logistics infrastructure, and deep-water ports.
Recent economic and social indicators for Q1 2026 show continued recovery and positive growth. The Industrial Production Index (IIP) rose 28.74% year-on-year, with the high-tech sector notably growing as laptop output increased 223.3% and electronic components rose 17.5%. Export turnover reached USD 6.795 billion, equivalent to 21% of the annual plan. State budget revenue reached VND 20.117 trillion, exceeding 25% of the estimate. Tourism continued to rebound with about 9.9 million visitors and revenue of over VND 10.053 trillion.
Development investment work has been focused on accelerating key projects, while land clearance at industrial zones has been implemented decisively. Total social investment reached VND 35,146 billion, up 8% compared with the same period.
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