20 years of formation and development

Over the past 20 years, Bac Giang city has undergone two expansions of its administrative boundaries (in 2010 and 2025). Its natural area has increased from 32.21 sq.km to 258.29 sq.km, and its population has grown from 126,810 to over 371,000 people.

Bac Giang city leaders visit the city’s traditional hall.

The city has maintained an economic growth rate of over 17% per year. The economic structure has shifted toward increasing the share of trade, services, industry, and construction, while gradually reducing the proportion of agriculture.

The total annual budget revenue has consistently exceeded targets, enabling the city to balance its own revenues and expenditures and contribute to the provincial budget.

From more than 7,300 business entities in 2005, the city now hosts over 50,000 businesses, cooperatives, and business households—an almost sevenfold increase.

In agriculture, production value has grown significantly thanks to the application of science and technology. New-style rural development programs have been implemented drastically and comprehensively.

Urban planning has seen clear results. All of the city's area now has subzone planning. A series of major infrastructure projects have been completed, such as Residential Areas No. 1, 2, and 3; 3/2 Square; the provincial Convention Centre; Xuong Giang and A Lu Overpasses, the Northeast Ring Road; and the IOC Smart Urban Operation Centre.

In 2024, the expanded Bac Giang city (including the former Yen Dung district) was officially recognised as a Tier-2 urban area. From January 1, 2025, administrative boundaries was adjusted, with Yen Dung district merged into the city.

For many years, Bac Giang has been commended by the Ministry of Construction and the Vietnam Urban Association, ranking among the top 30 cities recognised as “Bright – Green – Clean – Beautiful.”

The proportion of solidly built public schools has reached 100%, the highest in the province, with 98.3% of schools meeting national standards. The city leads the province in both comprehensive and specialised education.

Social welfare policies have been fully and promptly implemented. The poverty rate has dropped to 0.55%, and the near-poor rate to 1.06%. National defense and security have been consistently ensured.

Focusing on new development phase

This year, the city will reorganise its 31 commune-level administrative units into eight new wards and communes: Bac Giang, Da Mai, Tien Phong, Tan An, Yen Dung, Tan Tien, Canh Thuy wards, and Dong Viet commune. Each unit will maximise its potential to boost the development of industry, services, and agriculture.

Bac Giang city is developing toward a green and smart urban model.

The city aims to improve the quality of urban planning and invest in key infrastructure—especially inter-regional transport systems, social housing, and worker accommodations. Bac Giang will continue to renovate its central area, develop modern new urban zones, expand parks and green spaces, and implement smart city models.

Urban order, construction, land management, and environmental sanitation will be further strengthened. The city is determined to tackle pollution, complete a waste treatment and power generation plant, and promote public awareness of sustainable development.

In education, Bac Giang will focus on investing in modern facilities, enhancing overall quality, and training high-quality human resources. Urban culture and citizen character will be developed toward friendliness and compassion, in harmony with a healthy cultural environment. The city remains committed to social policies, job creation, and sustainable poverty reduction.

National defence and building a strong grassroots police force remain key tasks. The city also aims to strengthen grassroots Party organisations, advance Party rectification efforts, and build a clean, strong political system.

Promoting its cultural and revolutionary traditions, Bac Giang’s government and people are committed to innovation and creativity, striving for comprehensive development and asserting the city’s role as a driving centre of the province and the region.

Bac Giang to implement electronic health records across all public medical facilities by September 2025

BAC GIANG – By the end of May 2025, seven out of 17 public medical facilities in Bac Giang had implemented electronic medical records, part of a broader plan to integrate provincial data systems with Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, the Department of Health reported.

Bac Giang breaks ground on extended provincial road 293

BAC GIANG – Authorities in Luc Nam District (Bac Giang province) have started construction on the extended section of provincial road 293, stretching from Kham Lang intersection to Quynh market in Nghia Phuong Commune. 

Bac Giang sees surge in new businesses

BAC GIANG – In the first five months of this year, nearly 1,000 new businesses and representative offices were established in the northern province of Bac Giang, up 14% year-on-year, according to the Department of Finance.

Bac Giang applies advanced processes to improve OCOP product quality

BAC GIANG – The application of international and national quality standards such as ISO, HACCP, GMP, VietGAP, GlobalGAP, and organic standards has significantly improved the quality of agricultural products and ensured food safety in Bac Giang province. Recognizing this importance, many enterprises and cooperatives in the province have invested in modern technologies and equipment, applying advanced processes in production and processing to enhance competitiveness and increase product value

Bac Giang lychee showcased at national fruit festival in southern Vietnam

BAC GIANG – Bac Giang province has recently participated in the third “Fruit Festival 2025” held at GO! My Tho shopping center in Tien Giang province, organized by the Tien Giang Department of Industry and Trade in collaboration with Central Retail Vietnam.

Bac Giang launches “Agent Orange – Conscience and justice” exhibition

The exhibition entitled “Agent Orange – Conscience and justice” opened at the Bac Giang Provincial Museum on May 28, offering a powerful narrative of resilience, advocacy, and national recovery.