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Belgian King, Queen visit Quang Ninh province

Belgian investors, in partnership with local stakeholders, are currently implementing three key projects in Quang Ninh, including two major industrial infrastructure developments - the Bac Tien Phong and Nam Tien Phong Industrial Parks in Quang Yen township.

King Philippe of Belgium speaks at the working session in Quang Ninh on April 2 (Photo: VNA)
King Philippe of Belgium speaks at the working session in Quang Ninh on April 2 (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh (VNA) – King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, along with representatives of leading Belgian businesses, visited Quang Ninh on April 2, showing the northern province continues to be a destination chosen by many investors from Belgium as well as the European Union (EU).

King Philippe said he is impressed by Quang Ninh’s socio-economic achievements, and recognised its great advantages and strong potential that provide cooperation opportunities for European nations, particularly Belgium.

He pledged to connect Belgian businesses and investors with local peers, while promoting cooperation with Vietnam in general and Quang Ninh in particular.

The King urged Quang Ninh to create favourable conditions for Belgian businesses to explore cooperation and investment opportunities, particularly in logistics and port development.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thang described the visit as a significant milestone in cooperation between Quang Ninh and Belgian businesses and localities, opening opportunities for the two sides to strengthen their comprehensive collaboration in the coming time.

Thang affirmed that the province wishes to foster extensive and practical cooperation, particularly in Belgium’s key sectors such as manufacturing and processing, pharmaceuticals and automotives, technology, industrial park infrastructure, seaports and logistics, renewable energy, digital transformation, innovation, green economy, high-tech agriculture, tourism, and education-training.

He noted that in 2024, Quang Ninh attracted nearly 2.9 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking among the top five provinces and cities in Vietnam for FDI inflows. This year, the province aims to maintain its position as one of the country’s top destinations for foreign investment.

On the same day, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended the inauguration of the DEEP C Service Complex at the Bac Tien Phong Industrial Park in Quang Yen township.

Belgian investors, in partnership with local stakeholders, are currently implementing three key projects in Quang Ninh, including two major industrial infrastructure developments - the Bac Tien Phong and Nam Tien Phong Industrial Parks in Quang Yen.

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King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend the inauguration of the DEEP C Service Complex at the Bac Tien Phong Industrial Park in Quang Yen township. (Photo: VNA)

Covering nearly 1,700 hectares with a total investment exceeding 400 million USD, these parks are designed to follow eco-friendly and modern industrial models, aligning with both Vietnamese and EU standards.

To date, the two IPs have lured close to 3 billion USD in investment. Quang Ninh is actively supporting land clearance, infrastructure development, and the attraction of secondary investment projects./.

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