Long An capable of developing high-tech economic zone: Deputy PM
The Mekong Delta province of Long An has opportunities and advantages needed for development of a high-tech economic zone in line with the goal set for 2020-2025 by the local Party Committee, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh at a conference held in the locality on April 19.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh speaks at the event (Photo:baochinhphu.vn/)
Long An (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Long An hasopportunities and advantages needed for development of a high-tech economiczone in line with the goal set for 2020-2025 by the local Party Committee, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh at a conference held in the locality on April19.
He requested Long An seek advices from scientists, businessmen,and residents to set out its development orientations for the zone andhighlighted that there is a need for harmonious development between urban andrural areas.
Binh noted the province should identify its spearheadedsectors with a focus on high-tech industry, support industries and logistics.
The application of advanced technologies in agriculture,institutional reform, e-government building, and investment climateimprovement are also necessary, the official added.
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Nguyen Van Duoc said the province has worked foreconomic restructuring toward industrialisation and modernisation in recent years.
Long An grew about 9.11 percent on average during the 2016-2020period. In 2020 alone, its growth was 5.91 percent, doubling the nation’s generalgrowth rate.
The province is now working to complete its planning for2021 – 2030 with a vision toward 2050, he said, adding that this is a strategic planning with a long-term vision for breakthrough growth based on the pillars of industry, services, logistics, eco-urban areas, and high-techagriculture.
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Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh speaks at the event (Photo:baochinhphu.vn/) 
