Hoa Binh province rolls out red carpet for Thai investors

The northern province of Hoa Binh will roll out the red carpet for Thai investors in the locality, said Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long at an investment, trade and tourism promotion conference held in Bangkok on July 17.
Hoa Binh province rolls out red carpet for Thai investors ảnh 1Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

Bangkok (VNA) – The northern province of HoaBinh will roll out the red carpet for Thai investors in the locality,said Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long at aninvestment, trade and tourism promotion conference held in Bangkok onJuly 17.

Hoa Binh province rolls out red carpet for Thai investors ảnh 2Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh at the event (Photo: VNA)

Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh said that with many favourable conditions in terms ofgeography, climate, soil and cultural traditions, the Vietnamese province isgradually becoming an ideal destination for foreign investors and tourists.

The diplomat affirmed that the conference not only helps attract investment to the province, but also contributes topromote investment and trade cooperation between the locality and Bangkok inparticular, contributing to the development of economic cooperation, trade andinvestment between Vietnam and Thailand.

Long introduced the strengths of Hoa Binh province with a convenient transportsystem, connecting to many airports, seaports and international border gates.In the coming time, the province will focus on attracting investment to various fields, including modern and high-quality industrial production; production andprocessing of agricultural, forestry and aquatic products; resort tourismdevelopment; and urban development associated with ecology systems.

He said the province has a plan to prioritiseinvestment in necessary infrastructure such as roads, power supply, and construction planning, among others, at potential and advantageous locations tocreate favourable conditions for investors in the province.

Long expressed his hope that Thai enterprises willbecome important investors in the Vietnamese province.

Representatives of Thai and Vietnamese businesses atthe conference shared information and introduced orientations and investmentneeds, tourism products and services, contributing to promotetrade, economic cooperation, tourism and culture between the two localities aswell as between the two countries.

President of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Sanan Angubolkulsaid that 2023 marks a milestone in the relations between Vietnam and Thailand asthe two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of astrategic partnership, opening up a new era in strategic cooperation between thetwo nations for peace, stability and common prosperity.

He affirmed that Thailand and Vietnam will cooperateto strengthen the relationship between the two countries according to the modelof Vietnam-Thailand Economic Connection at all levels, including the public sector,the private sector and people.

He affirmed that Thailand and Vietnam will cooperateto strengthen the relationship between the two countries according to the modelof Vietnam-Thailand Economic Connection at all levels.

Sanan added that theYoung Entrepreneurs Group of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Vietnam YoungEntrepreneurs Association will continue to strengthen cooperation and mutualunderstanding. In August this year, the Thai Chamber of Commerce will organisea special forum for start-ups in Thailand to promote and strengthen connectionof young entrepreneurs of the two countries./.

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