North Central region and Central Coast lead country in marine economy

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By 2050, the North Central and Central Coast will develop at least 02 urban areas and a number of large industrial, service and international cooperation centers, on par with the Asian region in current coastal economic zones. grand; develop civilized, modern, green rural areas rich in national cultural identity. Good quality environment, harmonious society; is where cultural, historical values, marine, island and forest ecosystems are preserved and promoted; The people's material and spiritual life reached a high level; National defense, security and sovereignty over seas and islands are firmly guaranteed.

To achieve the above goals, the Plan sets out key tasks and breakthroughs to be implemented during the planning period. Specifically, the Plan promotes economic restructuring of the region associated with innovating the growth model towards focusing on developing marine economic sectors; Improve productivity and quality based on the application of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation. Strongly develop a number of industries such as semiconductor industry and chip manufacturing; Financial, commercial and logistic services. Developing science and technology, innovation; Form research, training and transfer centers for new technologies such as semiconductor chips, artificial intelligence (AI), and clean energy.

Strongly improve the business investment environment; Build specific mechanisms and policies for regional development. Completion of infrastructure works; introduce policies to encourage people to stick to the sea; Build effective renewable energy and clean energy projects in coastal areas with favorable conditions and high potential, associated with promoting tourism development and maximizing the region's advantages.

The North Central region and the Central Coast focus on developing the Central driving force region (national driving force region) as the locomotive leading the development of the region; Developing economic corridors along the North - South axis, East - West economic corridors to effectively connect seaports, economic zones, airports, international border gates, major trade hubs, Coastal urban area, economic center, growth pole.

Synchronously develop the seaport system in the provinces in the region; Upgrade, renovate and improve operational efficiency of 09 existing airports in the region...

According to the development orientation, the North Central and Central Coast regions will develop industries with high international competitiveness, deeply participating in the global value chain; Focus on developing a number of advantageous foundation industries, green industries, processing industries, and some new industries. Build a number of large-scale industrial clusters with high international competitiveness. Increase the contribution of the industrial sector to the region's GRDP to about 25 - 35%.

Focus on industrial development along the North - South economic corridors, East - West economic corridors associated with seaports and national highways connecting to the Central Highlands. Expand the industrial distribution space to the west of the North-South East Expressway.

Developing the refining, petrochemical industry and production of refined petroleum products concentrated in Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen; Prioritize renewable energy production in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan; building inter-regional renewable energy industrial and service centers in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan...

Regarding services, the North Central region and the Central Coast focus on developing tourism to truly become a key economic sector so that the region becomes a key tourism area of ​​the country according to 03 driving regions for tourism development. National calendar includes: (1) Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa - Nghe An; (2) Quang Binh – Quang Tri – Thua Thien Hue – Da Nang – Quang Nam; (3) Khanh Hoa - Lam Dong - Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan. Strengthen tourism development links with the Red River Delta and the Southeast region along the Eastern North-South tourism corridor.

Develop logistics in a modern, professional direction, apply advanced technology, meet international integration requirements; Forming logistics centers associated with seaports, airports, and border gates; Developing regional and national logistics centers based on the regional seaport system and main international transport corridors. Strive to contribute over 6% of the country's total logistics revenue.

Develop the marine economy quickly and sustainably, especially the service, industry, marine tourism, and maritime economic sectors; develop coastal urban areas in harmony with the exploitation of oil and gas and other marine mineral resources; Developing the seafood farming, exploitation and processing industry in parallel with protecting the marine environment; coastal and offshore industrial development...