Can Tho (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, on September 5, held a working session with a delegation from the Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss potential investment opportunities and future cooperation.
Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep noted that following the recent administrative unit merger, the city is now home to a large Chinese community. Over the years, alongside efforts by local Party organisations, authorities and residents, the community has also made significant contributions to the city’s development.
She stressed that with its expanded development space after the merger, Can Tho not only relies on internal resources but also needs the cooperation of international partners. It is particularly seeking investment in high-tech agriculture, agricultural processing, mechanisation, post-harvest preservation, agricultural exports, urban infrastructure development, and seaport expansion. In addition, Can Tho is inviting investment to high-tech zones, concentrated technology parks, and digital technology areas.
According to the city leader, Can Tho covers more than 6,300 sq.km and has a population of around four million. By 2030, it aims to become a growth powerhouse of the Mekong Delta, a modern, eco-friendly and civilised city embodying the regional cultural identity, and a regional hub for trade, tourism, logistics, processing industry, high-tech agriculture, education, health care, and science and technology.
By 2050, Can Tho is envisioned as a modern ecological city rich in riverine identity, ranking among Asia’s advanced cities, and a smart, liveable city of Vietnam.
On behalf of the Chinese delegation, Consul General Tang Li said the visit aimed to explore investment opportunities in Can Tho, affirming that Chinese enterprises are ready to cooperate and accompany the city in its future development.
Recognising Can Tho’s role as a major logistics centre in the Mekong Delta, the delegation proposed opening new flight routes to further boost trade between Can Tho and China. They also suggested cooperation in tourism, cargo transport, and infrastructure development.
The Consul General expressed gratitude to local authorities for their support for the Chinese businesses and community.
He congratulated the city on its development achievements, noting that after the administrative unit merger, Can Tho now enjoys greater development space and significant potential. With its river and seaports, abundant natural resources, and favourable conditions, he believed that Can Tho will secure even stronger growth across multiple sectors in the coming years.
At present, Can Tho is home to 33 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects from China, with a total registered capital of about 930 million USD./.
