Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - In January, Can Tho’s export processing and industrial zones attracted nearly 314 million USD in investment, according to the zones’ management board.
This includes a new project with a registered capital of 308.22 million USD (Vinh Thanh Industrial Park infrastructure construction and business investment project Phase 2 by Thanh Binh Phu My Corporation) and one adjusted investment certificate, with an additional 5.56 million USD in capital (Wilmar Agro Vietnam’s project by Wilmar Agro Vietnam Co., Ltd.).
As of now, export processing and industrial zones in the Mekong Delta city have attracted 257 investment projects, with a total registered capital of 2.256 billion USD. Of this, 1.295 billion USD has been realised, accounting for 57% of the total registered capital.
In January, the total revenue of businesses operating within Can Tho’s industrial zones reached 232.9 million USD. Of which, exports reached 58.7 million USD, up 10% year-on-year.
Notably, foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises recorded total revenues of 79.4 million USD, a 19% increase year on year. Export revenue from FDI businesses stood at 23.6 million USD, marking a 39% increase from January 2024.
Phase 2 of the Vinh Thanh Industrial Zone will span over 540 hectares in Vinh Trinh and Vinh Binh communes, Vinh Thanh district.
It is set to accommodate a diverse range of industries with different types of seaport logistics, inland ports, warehousing and storage facilities, aiming to create employment for 25,000-32,000 workers./.
