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A notable highlight from the 2024 PCI ranking report, the 20th of its kind, was unveiled by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Hanoi on Tuesday. The awarding ceremony for the top 10 performing localities in the 2024 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) rankings, Hanoi, May 6, 2025 The northern province of Quang Ninh, consistently ranking high in the PCI rankings, secured second place with 73.2 points, an increase of 1.95 points from the previous year. For an impressive 12 consecutive years, Quang Ninh has remained in the top five, showcasing its commitment to improvement. Notable enhancements were observed in land access, transparency, fair competition, workforce training, and institutional quality. Following closely behind in the top five were Long An, Bac Giang, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Additionally, Hue, Hau Giang, Phu Tho, Dong Thap, and Hung Yen also made it to the Top 10. In terms of overall governance quality, the centrally-run cities of Hanoi, Ho...

A forest fire broke out in Binh Lieu town, Binh Lieu district, on the evening of April 12. (Photo: VNA) Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed a dispatch on April 13, addressing the aftermath of two consecutive forest fires in Quang Ninh, a northern border province. The dispatch was sent to various ministries, agencies, and provincial/municipal People’s Committees, including Agriculture, Environment, National Defense, Public Security, and Finance. It also reached the directors of Vietnam Television (VTV), Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV), and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). According to the document, from the night of April 12 to the morning of April 13, two forest fires occurred in Ha Long city’s Dai Yen ward and Binh Lieu town, Binh Lieu district. Initial reports suggest that over 40 hectares of forest land were damaged, but the fires have mostly been brought under control and extinguished. Deputy Prime Minister Ha, on behalf of the Prime Minister, commended the military,...