(AG Provincial E-Portal) - On the morning of November 21, Mr. Ho Van Mung, an alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee, convened a meeting with the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board. Accompanied by Vice Chairmen Mr. Le Van Phuoc and Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, as well as leaders from various units, departments, and localities, the discussion focused on planning, construction management, and investment attraction in the province's economic zones.
According to Mr. Nguyen Bao Trung, Director of the An Giang Economic Zone Management Board, the province's development plan for 2021–2030, with a vision toward 2050, allocates 872 hectares for industrial park expansion. The designated parks include Binh Hoa, Binh Long, Vam Cong, Hoi An, Xuan To, and Dinh Thanh. Currently, the province has approved 30 investment projects, including nine foreign direct investment (FDI) initiatives, totaling a registered capital of VND 9,171 billion. Of these, 22 projects are operational, providing employment for approximately 17,800 workers.
The An Giang Border Gate Economic Zone, encompassing 30,729 hectares, includes the Vinh Xuong, Khanh Binh, and Tinh Bien border gate areas. To date, 21 investment projects, including one FDI project, have been implemented with a total registered capital of VND 1,224 billion. Eighteen of these projects are operational.
The management of industrial parks and border economic zones has made significant progress, with completed infrastructure in key functional areas facilitating investment attraction. These projects have supported the province's shift toward industrialization and modernization, increased export activities, enhanced local budget revenues, and created employment opportunities.
During the meeting, Chairman Ho Van Mung commended the achievements of the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board and emphasized the need for urgent action on planning and strategic orientation for the development of industrial parks and border economic zones. He stressed the importance of adopting sustainable and selective investment strategies aligned with global trends in green transformation, the digital economy, and the circular economy.
Mr. Mung urged all stakeholders to ensure that investment attraction, infrastructure development, and project implementation comply with legal regulations and uphold national defense and security standards. Additionally, he called for a thorough review and resolution of violations and delays in industrial park and economic zone projects.
To enhance operational effectiveness, the Chairman directed the Economic Zone Management Board to promptly advise on the consolidation of the Steering Committee for economic zone development and to coordinate effectively with departments, branches, and localities. He also tasked relevant agencies with proposing solutions to improve transportation infrastructure and streamline administrative procedures while maintaining national security.
Author: Trong Tin
Translator: Kim Thuan
