Chinese enterprises explore investment opportunities in Soc Trang
Soc Trang (VNA) – The People’s Committee of Soc Trang province coordinated with Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi
Minh City to organise a meeting between enterprises of China and local businesses on March 20.
Speaking at the event, Tran Van Lau, Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee, presented local economic strengths, saying the Mekong Delta province boasts significant potential in agriculture, with an annual rice output
exceeding two million tonnes and aquatic products totaling over 375,000 tonnes.
The province's export turnover surpassed 1.5 billion USD last year with rice
alone constituting nearly one-third of the export value, amounting to 450
million USD.
He highlighted key projects that are expected to create
a driving force for Soc Trang’s development in the future, including Tran De
seaport projects, the Chau Doc-Can Tho-Tran De expressway and the Dai Ngai
bridge over the Hau River, which connects Soc Trang with Tra Vinh and further
to Ho Chi Minh City.
Lau said Soc Trang prioritises attracting
investment in high-tech and organic agriculture, agricultural production associating
with processing, supply chain and consumption of farm products.
The locality is calling on businesses to invest in expanding
high-quality service and trade industries in combination with tourism projects,
aiming to develop synchronously tourism, resort, and entertainment services, he
added.
During the meeting, representatives of major Chinese
economic groups and businesses of Soc Trang province discussed issues related
to production and business activities, and their strengths as well as exchanged
development orientations in the future and industries that attract investment in
the locality.
Chinese Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Wei Huaxiang praised
the province's agricultural prowess, particularly highlighting the globally
acclaimed ST25 rice, alongside its fruits and seafood products.
Soc Trang province has a lot of potential for economic
development, so many Chinese businesses are interested in looking for
cooperation and investment opportunities in the province, he said.
The provincial leader said he anticipated that through the meeting,
Chinese businesses will discover opportunities for cooperation with local
enterprises, thus contributing to speed up the friendly relationship between
Vietnam and China./.