Hanoi: The National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed the proposals for upgrading Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh provinces to centrally-run cities and the establishment of 12 new wards in Bac Ninh during a session on August 4. The session focused on the potential transformation of the provinces and the implications of these changes.

According to Vietnam News Agency, Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai presented the Government's proposals, emphasizing that the establishment of the two cities and the new wards in Bac Ninh has fulfilled all necessary political and legal criteria. The proposals align with the national master plan, the development strategies for urban and rural systems, and the specific planning schemes for the Red River Delta region. Additionally, they are consistent with provincial and general urban planning frameworks.