HÀ NỘI — In January, Cần Thơ’s export processing and industrial zones attracted nearly US$314 million in investment, according to the zones’ management board. 

This includes a new project with a registered capital of $308.22 million (Vĩnh Thạnh Industrial Park infrastructure construction and business investment project Phase 2 by Thanh Bình Phú Mỹ Corporation) and one adjusted investment certificate, with an additional $5.56 million in capital (Wilmar Agro Việt Nam’s project by Wilmar Agro Việt Nam Co., Ltd.).

As of now, Cần Thơ's export processing and industrial zones have attracted 257 investment projects, with a total registered capital of $2.256 billion. Of this, $1.295 billion has been realised, accounting for 57 per cent of the total registered capital.

In January, the total revenue of businesses operating within Cần Thơ’s industrial zones reached $232.9 million. Of which, exports reached $58.7 million, up 10 per cent year-on-year.

Notably, foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises recorded total revenues of $79.4 million, a 19 per cent increase year on year. Export revenue from FDI businesses stood at $23.6 million, marking a 39 per cent increase from January 2024.

Phase 2 of the Vĩnh Thạnh Industrial Zone will span over 540 hectares in Vĩnh Trinh and Vĩnh Bình communes, Vĩnh Thạnh District. 

It is set to accommodate a diverse range of industries with different types of seaport logistics, inland ports, warehousing and storage facilities, aiming to create employment for 25,000-32,000 workers. — VNS