Decision No. 199/2003/QĐ-TTg On Recognizing Ha Long City as a Class II Urban Area

Decision No. 199/2003/QĐ-TTg recognizes Ha Long City as a Class II Urban Area, to take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette. This decision adjusts the relevant agencies responsible for implementation.

Document No.199/2003/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated30/06/2026
Issued date26/09/2003
Effective date13/10/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 199/2003/QĐ-TTg recognizes Ha Long City as a Class II Urban Area, to take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette. This decision adjusts the relevant agencies responsible for implementation.

Key points

  • Ha Long City, located in Quang Ninh Province → recognized as a Class II Urban Area
  • The decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ha Long City will benefit from policies and incentives appropriate for a Class II Urban Area, contributing to economic and social development.
  • Negative impact: No clear impact on residents/businesses/society.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was Ha Long City recognized as a Class II Urban Area?

Ha Long City was recognized as a Class II Urban Area pursuant to Decision No. 199/2003/QĐ-TTg, taking effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

What is the implementation period for the Decision?

The decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Minister of Construction, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Ministers of relevant ministries, the Heads of relevant agencies, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province, and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ha Long City are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 199/2003/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, September 26, 2003

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the recognition of Ha Long City as a Class II urban area

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to Decree No. 72/2001/NĐ-CP dated October 5, 2001 of the Government on the classification of cities and urban management levels;

Considering the proposal of the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province, the Minister of Construction, and the Minister of Home Affairs, 

DECISION:

Article 1. Recognize Ha Long City under Quang Ninh Province as a Class II urban area.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

The Minister of Construction, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Ministers of relevant ministries, and the Heads of related agencies, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Ninh Province, and the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ha Long City are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER 
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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