The department will advise the provincial People’s Committee on effectively carrying out a programme on developing key and potential products, plans on the implementation of intellectual property strategy; application of biotechnology, information technology, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as those on enhancing products’ productivity and quality.

A corner of Bac Giang city. In the coming time, Bac Giang province will increase investment and improve infrastructure to enable the research and development of strategic technology and industry, new energy and clean energy projects.

In the coming time, Bac Giang will increase investment and improve infrastructure to enable the research and development of strategic technology and industry, new energy and clean energy projects.

Besides, the province seeks to enhance business capacity for innovation and technology mastery, focusing on developing high-tech and core technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with high applicability.

Bac Giang will prioritise the development of high-quality human resources, particularly in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, Binh said.

The province will accelerate digital transformation across public institutions to improve state governance, ensuring national defence and security while encouraging businesses to invest in digital transformation, scientific research, and technological innovation.

Small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives, and household businesses are encouraged to enhance their production, business efficiency, and digital management systems.

Bac Giang will also promote smart manufacturing and digital transformation in key sectors such as agriculture, industry, commerce, finance, education, healthcare, transportation, construction, logistics, and tourism.

Expanding international cooperation

Bac Giang is strengthening partnerships with leading global players in science, technology, and innovation, especially in AI, semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum technology.

The development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are key drivers of national development. They represent the best opportunity for Vietnam to become a high-income, prosperous nation in the new era.

In 2024, Bac Giang’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate reached 13.58%, the highest in the country. The province also ranked first in the e-government development index and digital government among 63 provinces and cities nationwide.

Bac Giang has been at the forefront of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and 5G mobile networks. The province has successfully integrated the Vietnamese Digital Knowledge System, a home-grown digital ecosystem, providing public information and digital resources for citizens and businesses.

Notably, the province was ranked in the Top 10 in Vietnam’s Provincial Innovation Index (PII), alongside major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Quang Ninh, Can Tho, Binh Duong, and Thai Nguyen.

The PII Index, comprising 52 components across seven pillars, serves as a scientific and practical foundation for policymakers, offering valuable insights into the investment environment, economic conditions, and development potential of each province.

The Red River Delta province, situated about 50km to the east of Hanoi capital, has a favourable geographical and economic location. Surrounded by major economic hubs, ports, and national highways, it is located at the crossroads of major trade routes.

It lies adjacent to the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh key economic triangle. It is 110 km from Huu Nghi Border Gate with China, 100km from Hai Phong seaport, and 40km from Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport.

With its strong commitment to innovation and digital transformation, Bac Giang province is positioning itself as a key player in Vietnam’s journey toward becoming a developed nation.

Bac Giang develops 479 areas for key agricultural products

To date, Bac Giang has developed 479 specialised production zones. These include over 15,000 hectares dedicated to lychee production meeting VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards in Luc Ngan, Tan Yen, and Luc Nam.

Bac Giang promotes innovation to green the economy

BAC GIANG – Bac Giang is entering a new phase of industrial development with a focus on high-tech industries and semiconductor technology. However, the overall industrial development process is facing new challenges, notably the weakening of traditional comparative advantages such as land availability, geographical location, and cheap labour, as well as the control of core technologies and the "dual carbon" mission.

Gifts presented to Bac Giang’s youth joining military service in 2025

BAC GIANG - From February 6 to 11, the Military Service Council at all levels of Bac Giang province organized visits and presented gifts to new recruits of military services in 2025. 

Bac Giang hosts festival “practices related to the Viet beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms”

BAC GIANG- On February 10 evening (the 13th day of the first lunar month), the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the people’s committee of Luc Nam district held the opening ceremony of the 6th festival for “the practices related to the Viet beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms” in Bac Giang province in 2025 at Suoi Mo tourism site in Nghia Phuong commune, Luc Nam district.

Bac Giang grants investment certificates to 7 new projects

BAC GIANG – Since the first month of 2025, Bac Giang province has gained positive result in investment attraction. 

3,731 billion VND to be invested in Dong Phuc Industrial Park (Bac Giang City)

BAC GIANG - On February 10, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision No. 258/QD-TTg on the investment policy for the project to invest in infrastructure of Dong Phuc Industrial Park in Bac Giang province.