Industry Remains a Key Growth Driver
A major boost to Tuyen Quang’s economy in the first half of the year came from new power generation capacity.
The 29.7-MW Song Lo 5 Hydropower Plant began commercial operations in March. The plant quickly put its full capacity to work, generating 25.19 million kWh in its first three months. Average annual output is expected to reach 98.01 million kWh.
The 12-MW Nam Lang Hydropower Plant also wrapped up its technical tests and began commercial generation around the same time, adding more power to the provincial grid.
Together, the two plants have pushed Tuyen Quang’s total power generation capacity to 1,359.7 MW, according to Hoang Duc Tien, deputy director of the Department of Industry and Trade. The province now has 55 power plants in stable operation, strengthening its energy supply and supporting economic growth.
Industrial capacity is also expanding, with eight major projects completed and came online in the first six months of the year. They include the Tuyen Quang LGG 3 High-Tech Garment Factory, the Compound Plastic Granule Manufacturing Plant, tarpaulin fabric and footwear factories, and the Kien Xuong Tuyen Quang Footwear Factory.
Further up the supply chain, the Minh Lap - Pu Ngom iron ore mine and the expansion of the An Dinh limestone quarry are adding to raw material supplies. The projects are helping cut logistics costs and giving construction and processing companies more control over their inputs.
Industry is not the only source of growth. State budget revenue, agriculture and forestry, and services also posted solid results. State budget revenue in the first six months of 2026 was estimated at VND 4.214 trillion, or 58.6% of the central government’s target and 57.8% of the provincial target, according to the statistics agency.
Agriculture and forestry remained steady, while tourism and services gained momentum, helping boost consumer spending and economic activity across the province.
Hong Phat Co., Ltd. in Long Binh An Industrial Park produces paper for export
Putting More Growth Drivers to Work
These gains give Tuyen Quang a stronger base for the second half of the year as it works toward double-digit growth. The priorities are clear: put new production capacity to work, move projects forward, raise the value of agricultural output and tap the potential of tourism and services.
The provincial People’s Committee is holding thematic meetings, working with local authorities and meeting directly with businesses to clear hurdles and speed up implementation. Workers, land, project progress and the ability to absorb investment are among the key factors in turning growth potential into real economic gains.
In agriculture, the focus is on getting more value from each hectare. With limited farmland, the province is restructuring crops and livestock and bringing more science and technology into production. High-value products with strong market potential, including mulberry, pineapple and medicinal plants, are being given priority over less profitable crops.
In industry, the priority is to speed up site clearance and prepare land for major investors. Tourism and services are being encouraged to develop distinctive, higher-end products that keep visitors longer and encourage them to spend more. Digital tools will also be used more widely to improve public services and support businesses.
Pham Manh Duyet, a member of the Provincial Party Committee and director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, said the department is working with local authorities to restructure crops and livestock and raise the value of farm output. It is also speeding up compensation and site clearance for infrastructure projects and proposing expanded mining operations to ensure enough construction materials for key projects.
The provincial Management Board of Industrial Parks and Economic Zones is working with businesses from site selection through factory start-up. Financial and tax agencies are rolling out tax support measures while tightening revenue collection to ensure the budget target is met.
The 10.17% growth target will not be easy, but Tuyen Quang still has room to grow. With new production capacity coming on stream, projects moving ahead and more value being drawn from agriculture, tourism and services, the province is looking to pick up the pace in the second half of the year and put its 2026 growth target within reach.
Nguyen Thanh Hieu
Adapted from Tuyen Quang online news
