In the first three months of 2025, the Provincial People's Committee resolutely directed the implementation of projects to build infrastructure for industrial clusters, while promoting investment attraction and planning to organize conferences to promote the development of the forest products processing industry. As a result, the industrial production index in March increased by 19% over the same period; the accumulated increase in the first quarter was 22.2%, making Bac Kan one of the localities with high industrial growth rates in the country. The industrial production value (at 2010 comparable prices) in March is estimated at 190 billion VND, an increase of nearly 50% over the same period in 2024; the accumulated three months are estimated at more than 602 billion VND, reaching 26.46% of the annual plan.

However, according to the assessment of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the industrial scale of Bac Kan is still modest compared to the region and the whole country. In 2024, the industrial production value of the whole province will only reach about 4,800 billion VND, a growth rate of only about 08%. To make a breakthrough and achieve a growth rate of 10% or more in 2025, the province needs to synchronously deploy many strategic, flexible solutions that are suitable to local realities.

Mr. Ha Sy Thang, Director of the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade, said: The province has many strengths in minerals such as lead, zinc, manganese, iron; in forestry products such as wood, cinnamon, star anise; along with specialty agricultural products such as vermicelli, oranges, tangerines, chestnuts... However, most of the products are currently only at the preliminary processing stage, not fully exploiting their potential. Therefore, the province is encouraging businesses to invest in modern technology in mineral processing, alloy production, new materials and building factories processing agricultural and forestry products that meet export standards.

Bac Kan has planned and gradually built a number of industrial parks and clusters such as Thanh Binh Industrial Park, Huyen Tung Industrial Park, Quang Chu Industrial Park. However, the occupancy rate is still low, and the technical infrastructure is not yet synchronized. Therefore, in the coming time, the province determines that it is necessary to prioritize investment in completing infrastructure inside and outside the fences of industrial parks and clusters. In addition, it will issue its own preferential policies to attract investors, support loan interest rates, reduce land rents, and support labor training. Investment promotion conferences will also be held to introduce the province's industrial potential to domestic and foreign enterprises.

Bac Kan province identifies the development of supporting industries as the foundation for building a sustainable business ecosystem. Accordingly, it will encourage businesses to produce materials and components for the processing, transportation and construction industries. Priority will be given to developing projects to produce local materials such as wooden pallets, paper packaging, and unburnt construction materials. In parallel, there are policies to support small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing capital, improving management capacity, transferring technology and expanding markets.

The current human resources are mainly unskilled workers, not meeting the requirements of deep processing and high-tech industries. Therefore, the province will strengthen its links with universities, colleges, and vocational centers to provide specialized training suitable to the needs of businesses. Along with that is a policy to support businesses in on-site training and attracting highly skilled workers to return to the locality.

The transport system connecting neighboring provinces and logistics infrastructure will continue to be invested in and upgraded. The province will prioritize the renovation of national and provincial highways connecting with Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, etc., while investing in the construction of warehouses, logistics centers and applying digital technology to operations to reduce costs and time for transporting goods.

To create a breakthrough in attracting investment, Bac Kan continues to promote administrative reforms, shortening the processing time for investment, land, construction, environment procedures, etc. The provincial government also strengthens dialogue, accompanies businesses, proactively removes obstacles, and supports investors throughout the project implementation process.

With clear orientation, flexible policies and the cooperation between the government and businesses, Bac Kan has every basis to achieve an industrial growth rate of over 13.5% in 2025./.

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