Thua Thien – Hue lures 20 new investment projects in five months

The central province of Thua Thien - Hue granted licenses to 20 new investment projects with a total registered capital of over 5.32 trillion VND (nearly 209 million USD) in the first five months , including eight foreign direct investment (FDI) pones worth more than 33 million USD.

Thua Thien - Hue province lures 20 new investment projects with a total registered capital of over 5.32 trillion VND (nearly 209 million USD) in the first five months. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien - Hue province lures 20 new investment projects with a total registered capital of over 5.32 trillion VND (nearly 209 million USD) in the first five months. (Photo: VNA)

Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) – The central province of Thua Thien - Hue granted licenses to 20 new investment projects with a total registered capital of over 5.32 trillion VND (nearly 209 million USD) in the first five months , including eight foreign direct investment (FDI) pones worth more than 33 million USD.

According to the provincial People’s Committee, 330 new enterprises were established with a combined capital of 1.68 trillion VND in the period, up 5% in number and 2.3% in value compared to the same period last year.

The province has focused on resolving difficulties facing businesses, contributing to completing the socio-economic development goals of the locality.

The disbursement of public investment capital has also recorded significant results, with nearly 1.5 trillion VND out of the nearly 6.25 trillion VND allocated by the government, equivalent to 24% of the set plan.

The locality welcomed over 1.6 million visitors in the January – May period, earning an estimated 3.24 trillion VND, representing year-on-year increases of 26% and 10%, respectively.

In the time to come, the locality will continue to focus on addressing difficulties and supporting industrial production projects. Additionally, efforts will be made to develop infrastructure projects in economic zones and industrial parks, and accelerate key projects using the State budget./.

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