Long Duc Industrial Zone in Tra Vinh province (Photo: VNA)
Tra Vinh (VNA) – Improvements in investment climate have made theMekong Delta province of Tra Vinh more magnetic to investors, said a localofficial.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dong Van Lam said that theprovince lured 66 projects with total investment of 233 million USD in thefirst eight months of the year, up 17 projects as compared to the same timelast year.
The province is currently housing 274 valid projects, 236 of which have beeninvested by domestic investors with total capital of more than 101.6 trillionVND (4.37 billion USD), and 38 projects worth nearly 3.3 billion USD byforeigners.
Most of the projects are in agricultural processing, wind power, and shipbuilding.
According to Lam, the province has accelerated administrative procedure reformsto invite investors to land high-tech projects, and inject money into thefields of its strength.
Tra Vinh has announced preferential treatment for projects on high-tech shrimpfarming, eco-shrimp cultivation, processing and selling coconut-based products,fruit processing, ship building, and cultural and tourism site development,among others.
Accordingly, those who invest in these fields will enjoy various preferences inland policy, compensation, land clearance, infrastructure, recruitment andlabour training.-VNA
The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has decided to spend more than 9.7 billion VND (426,800 USD) to help local firms improve the quality of key products of the locality in 2018-2020.
Farmers in coastal Tra Vinh have planted more than 4,000ha of mangrove forests to breed shrimp and other aquatic species, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Authorities of the Mekong Delta of Tra Vinh have approved an investment of close to 3.37 trillion VND (144.3 million USD) in the Hiep Thanh wind power plant from three investors.
The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has approved a plan to invest 2.3 billion VND (100,000 USD) to protect intensive and semi-intensive shrimp farms from disease.
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh plans to increase the production values of the agro-forestry-fishery sector by more than 4 percent by 2020, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
Long Duc Industrial Zone in Tra Vinh province (Photo: VNA) 
