3:52:47 PM | 16/3/2006
Can Tho has four industrial zones (IZs) : Tra Noc I and II, Hung Phu I and II, with a total area of 876 ha, attracting 135 projects and investment capital of US$462 million. However, it still falls short of the potential of the city.
Living quarters for workers
In the past 10 years, Can Tho has developed infrastructure to attract investment in industrial zones. 165 ha in Tra Noc II IZ will be expanded with high priority for the building of living quarters for the workers. Can Tho People’s Committee have also approved the development of a resettlement area of 118 ha in O Mon district. According to the business community, the building of living quarters for the workers has in fact facilitated the development of IZs and increased the investment flow.
Focus on industrial development
Although Can Tho has concentrated on the development of industrial zones, it remains below capacity. In the coming years, the city will make greater efforts in the economic restructuring process, developing the industrial sector, attracting investment of all economic sectors and expanding industrial zones. So far, investment projects are mainly focussed on the processing of aquatic products and animal feed. With the development of infrastructure and high technology, human resources and environment protection, the city will become a landmark for socio-economic development.
Huong Thao
Vietnamese
