Quang Ninh city held a meeting with the executive board of its Business Association on Monday, ahead of the 22nd anniversary of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day on Oct. 13. City leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting businesses and working with the private sector to achieve long-term development goals.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Quan Minh Cuong, Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Secretary of the Quang Ninh City Party Committee and Head of the city's National Assembly delegation; Mr. Bui Van Khang, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the city People's Committee; and Mr. Vu Quyet Tien, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the city Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee.
With the combined efforts of local authorities and the business community, Quang Ninh has maintained strong economic growth and established itself as a major growth hub in northern Vietnam and across the country. The official establishment of Quang Ninh city on Sept. 1, 2026, marked a new stage in its development.
Despite persistent economic challenges, Quang Ninh's gross regional domestic product grew 12.54% in the first nine months of 2026, the highest rate nationwide.
More than 2,700 new businesses were established during the period, creating over 23,600 jobs. The city also attracted more than $1.3 billion in foreign direct investment, while domestic investment from non-state budget sources exceeded 225 trillion Vietnamese dong.
City leaders credited the business community and entrepreneurs with making significant contributions to those results, saying their efforts have earned recognition and appreciation from local authorities and residents.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Bui Van Khang, Chairman of the city People's Committee, said Quang Ninh's new status presents major opportunities as well as challenges.
He said the city's Party Committee and administration have high expectations for businesses and entrepreneurs as Quang Ninh works to meet development targets set by the central government.
The chairman called on businesses to take the lead in turning the city's economic potential and competitive advantages into tangible results.
He pledged that the city would take decisive action to help businesses overcome difficulties and work alongside them to achieve shared development goals.
Mr. Quan Minh Cuong, Secretary of the City Party Committee, acknowledged the business community's contributions and urged companies to embrace innovation, seize emerging opportunities and focus on sectors where Quang Ninh has competitive advantages, including logistics, fisheries, mechanical engineering and tourism.
He said these efforts would help improve competitiveness, create jobs, support economic growth and strengthen social welfare.
As Quang Ninh enters a new phase of development, city authorities continue to regard businesses as a key driver of economic growth.
Officials said further improvements to the investment and business environment, along with timely measures to address difficulties facing companies, would help create the conditions for businesses to expand.
The city aims to strengthen cooperation between the government and the business community to pursue faster, sustainable economic growth and support Quang Ninh's long-term development.
