Kon Tum introduces investment opportunities to RoK firms
Kon Tum is calling for capable investors and firms to run long-term business in the Central Highlands province and accompany local authorities in developing the green economy, protecting the environment and combating climate change, a local official said.
Kon Tum (VNA) – Kon Tum iscalling for capable investors and firms to run long-term business in the CentralHighlands province and accompany local authorities in developing the greeneconomy, protecting the environment and combating climate change, a localofficial said.
Le Ngoc Tuan, Permanent Vice Chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee, made the remarks at a meeting withrepresentatives of 20 businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and localenterprises on December 15.
He briefed the businesspeople on theprovince’s potential, strength and resources in such areas as pharmaceutical andagricultural product processing, and tourism, as well as incentive mechanismsfor investors.
With favourable geographical location,diverse natural resources, distinctive culture and soil and climate conditions,Kon Tum aims to attract investments in high-tech agriculture, herbal medicine,tourism and urban development, Tuan said.
Lee Hansu, Director of SJ Rosin Co., Ltd, saidKon Tum has offered support for businesses to operate effectively in thelocality.
Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Nguyen Van Hoa had a working session with RoK enterprises specialisedin planting and processing Ngoc Linh ginseng and pharmaceutical products.
Vice Chairman of the People’s CommitteeNguyen Huu Thap talked about the province’s attraction of investments inhigh-tech agriculture, farm produce processing and husbandry.
Meanwhile, Vice Chairwoman of the committeeTran Thi Nga highlighted leisure tourism development in the locality.
The event took place within the fourthtourism and culture week of Kon Tum province.-VNA
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At the working session (Photo: vov.vn) 
