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Politburo backs plan to create centrally governed Bac Ninh City

Vietnam’s Politburo has approved in principle the establishment of Bac Ninh City as a centrally governed municipality, with a long-term vision of developing it into a green, smart, high-tech and sustainable urban centre.

Lychee prices soar as output drops by more than 50%

While lychee output in the northern province of Bac Ninh is estimated to fall by more than 50% this year due to unfavourable weather during the flowering stage, farmers are still enjoying a successful harvest season as prices stay at record highs.

Four dead in suspected love-triangle killings in northern Vietnam

Authorities in Bac Ninh Province are investigating a homicide case that left four people dead and one injured, with preliminary findings suggesting the incident may have stemmed from a personal relationship dispute.

Bac Ninh plans 5,000ha free trade zone linked to Gia Binh airport

The free trade zone will be developed as a modern integrated complex combining manufacturing, logistics, trade, services, innovation and the digital economy.

Bac Ninh to elevate lychee to premium-brand product

Bac Ninh is driving the branding of its lychee toward a premium segment, accelerating domestic consumption and expanding exports to stringent markets such as Japan, the US, the EU, and South Korea.

Bac Ninh celebrates centuries-old mud-field ball contest

Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, the Water Ball Wrestling Festival continues to preserve the traditions and aspirations of generations in Kinh Bac.

Bac Ninh launches crackdown on pollution after canal contamination worsens

Residents living along Kim Doi Canal in Bac Ninh say black water, foul odors and thick white foam have become an increasingly serious threat to daily life and public health.

Bac Ninh livestream sells more than 31 tons of lychees in hours

A livestream hosted by TikToker Chu Thanh Huyen and Bac Ninh Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh sold more than 31 tons of early-season lychees within just a few hours, highlighting the growing role of livestream commerce in Vietnam’s agricultural sector.

Early lychee harvest hit hard as premium fruit prices triple

Early-season lychee production in Bac Ninh has been hit hard this year, with output dropping by more than half and pest outbreaks creating an unprecedented gap between premium and lower-grade fruit.

From policy to practice: gaps widen in food safety enforcement

The question of organizational structure, personnel, and staffing for state management of food safety has become a pressing issue for local authorities across Vietnam.

Illegal mining case filed over 30,000 cubic meters of soil in Bac Ninh

Police in Bac Ninh Province have launched a criminal case over violations in natural resource exploitation at Luc Son Commune, involving Thanh Nam Real Estate Company.

Bac Ninh lychee output may drop by half amid weather challenges

Bac Ninh’s lychee crop is facing a difficult 2026 season, with production expected to fall sharply due to unfavorable weather conditions that have disrupted flowering and increased the risk of pests and disease.

Bac Ninh consolidates leadership for new development term

Bac Ninh appoints key leadership positions for the 2026-2031 term, emphasizing continuity and development goals.

YADEA to open 100-million-USD e-motorbike factory in Bac Ninh

YADEA Vietnam will inaugurate a 100-million-USD electric motorbike manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh province on March 1, alongside the launch of a new premium model, the YADEA Osta.

Bac Ninh remains top destination for Korean investors in Vietnam

Bac Ninh continues to affirm its position as a leading destination for enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam, ranking first nationwide in both number of projects and total registered investment capital.

Bac Ninh to develop rapidly yet sustainably: Secretary

Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai continues to discuss the path for Bac Ninh to move fast in speed, solid in foundation, and sustainable in the long term, ensuring the capacity and conditions to become a centrally-run city before 2030.

Bac Ninh ranks second nationwide in foreign investment attraction in 2025

Bac Ninh ranked second nationwide in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in 2025, only after Ho Chi Minh City, underscoring its position as one of Vietnam’s leading industrial and investment hubs.

Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai: Bac Ninh to rise as centrally-run city before 2030

According to Bac Ninh Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Hong Thai, after the merger, the province has entered a new development phase with expanded space, greater potential, larger resources, and higher governance requirements.

Bac Ninh overtakes HCM City to become Vietnam’s top exporter

As 2025 came to a close, Bac Ninh emerged as the leading exporting province in Vietnam, surpassing Ho Chi Minh City and accounting for nearly 20% of the country’s total export turnover.

Bac Ninh’s economy soars in 2025 with over 6,500 new businesses

Bac Ninh emerged as one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing local economies in 2025, driven by strong industry and startup activity.