According to the plan, the goal by 2030 is for Phu Tho to become one of the growth poles of the Capital region and the Northern Midlands and Mountains region; and at the same time a center for industrial, commercial, logistics, tourism, health, high-quality training and organizing major cultural festivals associated with national origins.
The province aims for a rapidly growing economy, based on science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and the private economy; synchronous and modern infrastructure; people's lives are improved, the ecological environment is sustainable, and national defense and security are guaranteed.
Regarding specific targets, in the period 2026 - 2030, the province's GRDP strives to increase by an average of 11 - 12%/year; the scale of the economy by 2030 is more than double that of 2025. The economic structure shifts towards services accounting for about 36.3%, industry - construction 55.4%, agriculture, forestry, and fishery 8.3%; digital economy reaches over 30% of GRDP. Urbanization rate reaches 35 - 40%; state budget revenue increases by over 10%/year, striving to reach over 85,000 billion VND by 2030.
Social indicators continue to improve, with HDI reaching 0.78; average life expectancy 76 years old; the rate of trained workers reaching 80-85%; average income per capita over 8.7 million VND/month; 100% of the population participating in health insurance. The province sets a basic target of no more poor households by 2030; over 85% of communes meeting new rural standards.
In the field of environment and infrastructure, Phu Tho strives for 100% of the urban population to be supplied with clean water, over 95% of the rural population to use standard clean water; 100% of urban solid waste is collected and treated to meet standards, rural areas reach over 85%; all industrial parks and clusters have wastewater treatment systems that meet standards; maintain a forest cover rate of 42.5%.
Vision to 2050, Phu Tho aims to become a centrally-run city, in the group of leading developed localities in the country, a modern industrial - commercial - logistics center, deeply integrated into the global supply chain.
The province will develop a synchronous infrastructure system, prosperous society, cultural industry to become a new economic pillar; green, clean, and beautiful living environment; political security and social order and safety will be maintained.
Previously, on the afternoon of January 14, Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee held a conference to announce the adjustment of the Provincial Plan for the period 2021 - 2030, vision to 2050, with specific targets as mentioned above.
To realize the goal, the province identifies development breakthroughs including: Building synchronous socio-economic infrastructure, prioritizing digital infrastructure; strongly reforming administrative procedures, removing obstacles in site clearance; developing high-quality human resources, promoting innovation and digital transformation.
In addition, 5 key tasks are proposed, including: Shaping the space for open urban development, connecting landscape axes and large urban areas; innovating growth models, attracting investment in high-tech fields such as semiconductor and artificial intelligence; developing regional connecting transport and logistics infrastructure; building mechanisms to attract and train high-quality human resources; and developing culture and people to become the foundation and endogenetic driving force for sustainable growth.
