Cambodian delegation seeks co-operation opportunities in Binh Duong
VGP - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Binh Dương provincial People’s Committee Mai Hung Dung on March 4 received a delegation led by head of the Cambodian Ministry of Interior’s Department of Administration Buon Heng.
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In turn, permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Mai Hung Dung said now, the province is home to 29 industrial zones with a total area of over 12,700 ha and occupancy of over 80%.
Binh Duong posted an 8.6% growth in gross regional domestic product last year. Its export revenue surpassed US$ 25.2 billion, or 11% of the country’s total.
According to a master plan for 2020 as approved by the Prime Minister, Binh Duong will have 34 industrial zones covering more than 14,700 ha.
Dung said a highlight of local administrative reform during the 2011-2020 period was the inauguration of the public administrative centre, reflecting the province’s determination to develop transparent and efficient administrative services.
The locality has so far attracted over 3,500 foreign-invested projects, ranking third behind Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City in terms of foreign direct investment attraction. In 2018 alone, it lured US$2.2 billion in 224 new projects, 132 with adjusted capital, and 162 in stake purchase.
By Hoang Ha
