US$10.7 billion poured into Dung Quat economic zone

By early June, the Dung Quat economic zone has attracted 167 foreign investment projects with a total registered capital of US$10.7 billion.

According to Deputy Head of the Dung Quat Management Project Le Van Dung, 51 projects have been put into operation, employing around 12,000 workers. In addition, 116 projects have been granted investment permits with a total registered capital of US$8 billion.

From now until 2020, businesses and investors operating in the Dung Quat economic zone will recruit approximately 67,600 workers, Mr. Dung said.

Of that number, FDI projects will need more than 11,200 workers (17 percent), domestic investment projects on refining oil, shipbuilding, seaports, 13,000 (19 percent) and other projects, 44,000 (64 percent).

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