VGP – The Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation Forum Vinh Long 2013 (MDEC Vinh Long 2013) will be held from November 21-24 in Ho Chi Minh City.
A press conference was held on September 16 to introduce the forum. Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh hosted the event.
As of August 2013, investment has been called for 139 crucial projects which are capitalized at VND 410,000 billion and US$1.9 billion in the Mekong Delta. The regional provinces have so far granted investment licenses to 18 projects with total capital of VND 3,294 billion and US$61.2 million.
The Mekong Delta is a potential area and it has so far this year mobilized VND 236,000 billion for investment and social welfare, said Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam Dao Minh Tu.
Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh acknowledged the contributions of businesses and organizations to social welfare in the area.
He said he hopes that these businesses, through investment research activities, would come up with ideas to help the authorities in the region remove difficulties to achieve high economic growth.
By Thuy Dung
Đăng ký: VietNam News
