Quang Ninh led all 63 provinces and cities nationwide to top the Provincial Competitive Index (PCI) for the third consecutive year in 2019.

Within five years from 2014-2018, the Provincial Competitiveness Indexes (PCI) of 5 centrally-run municipalities have always been rated as excellent, high and mid-high.

Within five years from 2013-2017, the Provincial Competitiveness Indexes (PCI) of five centrally-run municipalities have always been rated as excellent, high and mid-high.