BinhDuong (VNA) – Authorities of the southern province of Binh Duong onNovember 26 held a dialogue with leaders of domestic and foreign businesses,where they introduced the province’s investment opportunities in a wide rangeof fields.

ViceChairman of the provincial People’s Committee Mai Hung Dung said Binh Duong isstriving to become a “golden land” and stands ready to roll out red carpet forinvestors.

BinhDuong is now calling for investments in the spheres of hi-tech industry, supportingindustry, information technology, electronics, mechanical manufacturing,precision industry, trade, services, infrastructure development, training andhuman resource development, he said.

Withtheir strengths in terms of technology, finance, market share and governancecapacity of investors as well as advantages of Binh Duong, both sides will reappractical benefits, Dung noted.

Theofficial also affirmed that Binh Duong province will always stand side by sidewith investors and create the best conditions for their production and businessactivities.

Atthe dialogue, leaders of major foreign groups highly evaluated the position andinvestment environment of both Vietnam and Binh Duong province.

Theyalso mentioned Binh Duong’s investment incentives for foreign investors, taxincentives and preferential treatment for those investing in healthcare andsolar energy or foreign capital ownership at enterprises.

BinhDuong is now home to 3,472 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects withcombined registered capital of 31.75 billion USD, ranking third just behind thesouthern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City and the capital city of Hanoi.

Thedialogue was part of the 2018 Horasis Asia Meeting, Asia’s premier gathering ofthe region’s most senior leaders in business and administration, which kickedoff in the province on the same day.

The annual meeting is described as an ideal platform to explore andadvance regional cooperation, impact investing, and sustainable growth.

A range of activities will be held during the two-day event, with fourplenary sessions and 36 dialogues. Plenary sessions include discussions on newtrends in technology and the status of the regional and global economy, new businessmodels, support for start-up businesses, and solutions for smart cities.

The eventis hosted by the People’s Committee of Binh Duong in collaboration with theHorasis Global Visions Community, Becamex IDC Corporation, VSIP Group, AllIndia Management Association and the Young Premier Leadership Organisation.-VNA