Ninh Binh maintains growth momentum, GRDP estimated to reach 11.44% in first half of 2026

According to a report presented at the meeting, despite numerous difficulties and challenges, the Provincial People’s Committee has taken decisive measures to implement socio-economic development tasks in tandem with the operation of the two-tier local administration model; step up decentralisation, administrative reform and digital transformation; and address difficulties facing businesses and residents.

As a result, Ninh Binh's economy maintained a strong growth momentum. The province's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the first six months of 2026 is estimated to expand by 11.44% year-on-year, ranking second among 34 provinces and centrally governed cities nationwide.

The industrial and construction sector expanded by 16.52%, services grew by 9.8%, and agriculture, forestry and fisheries increased by 2.61%. The provincial economy is estimated to reach more than 188.55 trillion VND (7.17 billion USD).

The province’s industrial production continued to serve as the key growth driver, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising by 27.26%. Total investment capital implemented in the province reached approximately 78.56trillion VND, up 10.8% from the same period last year.

Trade, services and tourism also recorded strong growth, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues exceeding 161.28 trillion VND. Ninh Binh’s export turnover reached 17.25 billion USD, an increase of 52.3% year-on-year, while the province welcomed approximately 17.6 million tourist arrivals.

In the agricultural sector, production remained stable and the spring crop achieved a bumper harvest, with average rice yields exceeding 68.7 quintals per hectare. The new-style rural development programme and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programmecontinued to be implemented effectively, with 1,001 products receiving three-star ratings or higher, including seven five-star products.

Investment attraction and business development also posted positive results. During the period, 3,048 new enterprises were established across the province. Investment registration certificates were granted to 84 new projects, including 25 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total registered capital of 432.6 million USD. The province’s State budget revenue reached 33.73 trillion VND, equivalent to 42.03% of the annual estimate.

At the meeting, leaders of communes, wards and provincial departments discussed difficulties related to site clearance, public investment disbursement, the handling of redundant public assets, implementation of ongoing projects, and the operation of information systems supporting digital transformation. They also proposed various solutions to boost economic growth, improve the investment climate and enhance the effectiveness of the two-tier local administration model.

Concluding the meeting, Chairman of the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh acknowledged the achievements made in the first half of the year and requested departments, sectors and localities to continue implementing decisive measures to promote growth, accelerate public investment disbursement, resolve delayed projects, efficiently utilise public assets and create a favourable environment for production and business activities.

Binh also called for continued improvements in education, healthcare, culture and social welfare, as well as proactive measures to prevent and respond to natural disasters and epidemics while maintaining national defence and security.

He stressed the importance of striving to achieve the highest possible socio-economic development targets for 2026 and laying a solid foundation for fulfilling growth objectives in 2027./.