The zone is set to become a trade and tourismcomplex aimed at promoting international integration and socio-economicdevelopment while ensuring national security.
The EZ is expected to have a population of about 35,000 – 40,000 people by 2030, about 60 percent of whom will be workers.
Seven economic centres are also scheduled to be established, includingThanh Thuy and Lao Chai as the two largest. Tourism sites will also bedeveloped at Lang Ping, Suu and Nam Tha springs along with the PhongQuan and Tay Con Linh protected areas.
Infrastructuredevelopment is a key focus for comprehensive development of the EZ. Newroads and bridges over the Lo River will be constructed along withupgrades to the portion of National Highway 4 which goes through thezone.
The EZ spreads over an area of more than 28,700ha through seven communes in Vi Xuyen and Phuong Do districts./.