Bac Ninh, Aug. 21 -- Bac Ninh is approaching a historic milestone as the Government has approved a proposal to establish the province as a centrally-run city and submitted it to the National Assembly for consideration, with localities across the province accelerating urban development and infrastructure preparations.

Aspirations for transformation from the grassroots

As part of the roadmap, the merger and upgrade of commune-level administrative units into wards is key to completing the urban structure. Preparations are proceeding well in Hiep Hoa commune, which was formed after the merger of administrative units in former Hiep Hoa district.

Bui Huy Khanh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Hiep Hoa, said the commune is working to answ...