The Government Inspectorate (TTCP) recently issued Announcement No. 2898/TB-TTCP, detailing the inspection findings on projects facing challenges in Ninh Binh province.
According to the decisions of the Inspector General, No. 690/QĐ-TTCP dated July 23, 2025, and No. 882/QĐ-TTCP dated September 4, 2025, an inspection team evaluated four projects encountering difficulties in Ninh Binh.
Insufficient Funding for the Trang An Project
The inspection concluded that the infrastructure development project for the Trang An eco-tourism area, initiated in 2004, is a large-scale endeavor with multiple components. Despite economic challenges in Ninh Binh at the time, completed sections of the project have been operational and remain effective.
The project has significantly enhanced infrastructure, contributing to UNESCO’s recognition of the Trang An Landscape Complex as a World Heritage Site. This has elevated Ninh Binh’s tourism sector to a key economic driver and established it as a nationally and internationally acclaimed tourism destination.
Aerial view of the Trang An Landscape Complex
However, the project faced limitations, including overlapping and inconsistent planning, with detailed plans misaligned with the overall master plan. Frequent adjustments delayed both the main project and its related components.
The inspection highlighted that the project, classified as Group A, was not presented to the People’s Council for discussion or approval. Adjustments increasing the budget were made without proper validation from specialized ministries, and the assumption that the entire budget would come from the central government lacked foundation, leading to funding shortfalls.
These issues have caused ongoing challenges in planning, funding, land acquisition, and timely completion, despite extensions.
Managed by the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism since 2004, the Trang An eco-tourism project has seen some packages and components completed and operational, while others remain under construction.
To date, over VND 1.158 trillion has been allocated. The project, which ended in 2023, faces funding gaps and land acquisition issues.
Challenges intensified after UNESCO’s 2014 recognition, with some components awaiting funding approval and others needing revision or reduction. The investor is reviewing all components to adjust the scope and budget, reporting to provincial authorities.
Expanded Land Use and Investment at Bai Dinh Mountain Complex
The Bai Dinh Mountain infrastructure project, part of the Trang An initiative, began in 2005 under the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism.
It successfully supported Vietnam’s 1995-2010 tourism strategy, facilitated the 2008 UN Day of Vesak, and celebrated Hanoi’s Millennium Anniversary in 2010. The project has enhanced the Bai Dinh – Trang An – Hoa Lu tourism cluster, boosting international appeal.
Despite its success, the project faced planning inconsistencies, improper land acquisition, and unapproved design adjustments. Environmental impact assessments were omitted, and expansions were made without proper reviews, increasing costs and land use.
Funding decisions lacked clarity, causing delays. The project, with over VND 1.838 trillion invested, is unlikely to meet its 2025 deadline due to similar issues as Trang An.
The Inspector General recommends the Prime Minister direct Ninh Binh authorities to hold accountable those responsible for the project’s shortcomings. Any criminal violations should be referred to investigative agencies.
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