Long An has 32 industrial zones which have been approved for investment policies or granted investment certificates

Provincial leaders awarded certificates of merit to the Provincial Economic Management Board and collective for their achievements in the emulation movement, contributing to the socio-economic development of the province

Attending the closing ceremony were the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc; Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation - Nguyen Thanh Hai; Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam; representatives of leaders of provincial and district departments, agencies, and many industrial zone investors in the province.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam emphasized, in 25 years of construction and development of industrial zones, socio-economic development of the province has been constantly developing, and the material and spiritual life of the people has been increasingly improved. In particular, the province has oriented to concentrate on industrial development with the focus on planning, investment, construction, operation and development of industrial zones associated with environmental protection, ensuring sustainable development.

The above achievement is the result of leadership, direction and administration of the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, all levels and branches of the province, including the role of the Economic Management Board, which is a specialized agency directly under the management of the Provincial People's Committee to performs the function of direct state management of industrial zones and economic zones in the province. Companies investing in construction and trading in infrastructure of industrial zones, the business community that has come to invest, build, produce and trade in industrial zones has particularly made many contributions and accompanied the province during the past period.

On behalf of the provincial leaders, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam praised the achievements and contributions of all levels, sectors and enterprises to the development of the industrial zones in the process of industrial development, contributing to the economic growth of Long An.

In 1997, Long An was allowed by the Government to establish 2 industrial zones, namely Duc Hoa 1 Industrial Zone and Duc Hoa 2 Industrial Zone (now Xuyen A Industrial Zone), with the total area of ​​120 hectares. Two industrial zones were formed, opening a new direction in infrastructure development investment, serving industrial production. This is a new model with the determination of the province, showing high professionalism in planning management, arranging organization of production and consumption of products and having better conditions in import and export activities to face the trend of opening and gradually developing international trade.

In early 1998, the Management Board of Long An Industrial Zones was established under the "one-stop shop, on-site" mechanism to create favorable conditions and best serve investors. Thanks to the perseverance and efforts of promoting initiative and creativity in 25 years, the province now has 37 industrial zones with a total planned area of 12,285 hectares.

Provincial leaders were ordered to hand over the Prime Minister's Decision on investment policy to 4 industrial zones

Since the beginning of 2022, the province has 4 more industrial zones with an area of 1,770 hectares, including the 654 hectares Tan Tap , the 250 hectares Tandoland, the 400 hectares Prodezi, the 466 hectares Loc Giang, approved for investment policy by the Prime Minister. Up to now, the province has 32 industrial zones approved for investment policy or granted investment certificates with an area of over 10,173 hectares, accounting for 82.81% of the total planned area of industrial zones.

Currently, Long An has 24 industrial zones eligible to receive investment with the leased land area of 3,774 hectares, occupied 63.09%. In which, 18 industrial zones have been put into operation with a leased land area of 3,511.88 hectares, occupied 86.45%.

Investment promotion in the area also recorded prosperity with many big events organized by the province and some industrial zones, attracting the attention of many investors.

Provincial leaders awarded certificates of merit to collectives with achievements in the emulation movement, contributing to the socio-economic development of Long An province

In 2022, the Provincial Economic Management Board has handled 100% of the dossiers on time. In which, over 90% of dossiers are processed before the due date, especially, over 35% of investment registration certificates are issued within the same day when full and valid dossiers were submitted. The administrative reform work at the Economic Zone Management Board has been ranked second by the Provincial People's Committee for many consecutive years.

Chairman of the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board - Nguyen Thanh Thanh said, the past 25 years have confirmed the correct policy of the province in the formation and development of industrial zones. Industrial zones are the nucleus and driving force of the Long An's development and have been creating a breakthrough in the process of industrialization and modernization of the province, thereby, promoting the process of economic restructuring, forming economic centers associated with urban development, creating the development of all types of trade and services, step by step meeting the operational needs of enterprises in industrial zones and residential communities, contributing to solving jobs, social issues and protecting the environment towards sustainable development.

On this occasion, provincial leaders awarded 6 investment certificates to foreign investment (FDI) projects investing in industrial zones with a total investment capital of 184.5 million USD and 7 investment certificates to domestic investment projects (DDI) with an investment capital of 9,064 billion VND. The Provincial Economic Management Board and 19 collectives were awarded certificates of merit by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Provincial People's Committee for their achievements in the emulation movement, contributing to the socio-economic development of Long An./.

By Staffs - Translated by Q. Thien

Source: https://baolongan.vn/long-an-co-32-khu-cong-nghiep-duoc-chap-thuan-chu-truong-dau-tu-hoac-cap-giay-chung-nhan-dau-tu-a145344.html