Mekong Delta attracts US$10 billion in FDI

Mekong delta provinces have attracted an additional US$126 million in foreign direct investment (FDI), bringing the total FDI capital poured into the region to nearly US$10 billion.

The Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment said there are 611 operating FDI projects in the region. Long An province takes the lead with 371 projects capitalized at US$3.56 billion. Investors inject money mainly into processing and manufacturing industries.

The agency said provinces in the region are paying attention to improving infrastructure developing services and support industries and accelerating administrative reforms and human resource training.

They have also focused on boosting investment promotion to lure more investors.

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