The proposal forms part of adjustments to the province's 2021-2030 development strategy, with a vision to 2050, recently approved by the provincial People's Council.
The northern province aims to become a centrally governed city before 2030 and position itself as a major economic growth hub driven by industry, services, innovation, digital transformation and the knowledge economy.
Bac Ninh targets average annual GRDP growth of 11-13 per cent during the 2026-2030 period and per-capita GRDP of USD 9,200-10,000 by 2030.
The province also plans major investments in transport infrastructure, including Gia Binh International Airport, Ring Roads 4 and 5, airport links to Hanoi, the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong railway, the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway and urban rail networks.
Under the plan, Bac Ninh will expand its industrial base to 66 industrial parks covering nearly 19,800 hectares by 2030, with a further 23 parks under consideration after that date.
The proposed free trade zone near Gia Binh airport would integrate manufacturing, logistics and digital industries, positioning it as a gateway to global markets.
The province is also considering a 10,000-hectare specialised economic zone focused on high-tech industries and services.
