On October 14, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng met with Bắc Ninh City leaders on measures to achieve double-digit economic growth. According to the report, the city's GRDP is estimated to have grown 11.8% in the first nine months, above the 11.7% target and ranking 4th of 34 provinces and cities; import-export turnover is estimated at US$177.8 billion, the highest nationwide; and public investment disbursement exceeded 91% of plan, ranking 1st of 34. The Deputy PM urged the city to shift from attracting investment by volume to quality, prioritizing high-tech projects, semiconductors and the digital economy, while developing deep-processed agriculture and tourism tied to Kinh Bắc culture. Central ministries were tasked with addressing the city's difficulties and obstacles.
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