Firstly, Quang Ninh province climbed to the top of the 2017 Vietnam Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) rankings. Secondly, the provincial People’s Committee won the “Outstanding Digital Government” title of the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) 2018 Awards held in Japan. The event was participated by 24 countries.

In addition, the Northern province completed and put into operation some major projects, including Ha Long-Van Don expressway, Van Don International Airport, Bach Dang Bridge, Ha Long International Cruise Port, ten-lane road in Ha Long City, FLC Ha Long Bay golf club and luxury resort. Also, the province completed and surpassed all 11 socio-economic targets in 2018. It climbed to the fourth position with a turnover for the State Budget reached VND 40.5 trillion. 

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Quang Ninh climbed to the top of the 2017 Vietnam Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) rankings

Furthermore, Quang Ninh took the lead in restructuring district-level organs and was the first locality to establish a provincial medical center under the provincial Party Committee. Its education and healthcare sectors obtained remarkable achievements as Nguyen Hoang Cuong, a student of Hon Gai high school, fought off stiff competition to win 18th Road to Olympia Peak and the 100th baby was born as a result of in vitro fertilization.

Last year, Quang Ninh successfully organized 46 out of 56 events during the National Tourism Year 2018, while its "One Village One Product" (OVOP) model was promoted to the National Program by the Government as it brought about practical socio-economic results.

Together with the rapid recovery and development of fat coal industry, the province created positive changes in locals’ and businesses’ awareness of environmental protection. 

Translated by Tran Hoai