Phu Yen aims to become central coastal region’s blue economy hub
Phu Yen province plans to develop itself into a blue economy hub in the central coastal region with digital economy, industry-green energy, high-quality tourism and services, high-tech agriculture and maritime transport and logistics as pillars, under the provincial master plan until 2030 with a vision to 2050.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (second, right) at the event (Photo: VNA)
Phu Yen (VNA) 🀅- Phu Yen province plans to develop itself into a blue economy hub in the central coastal region with digital economy, industry-green energy, high-quality tourism and services,high-tech agriculture and maritime transport and logistics as pillars, under theprovincial master plan until 2030 with a vision to 2050.
According to the plan, approved by the Prime Minister in December last year, Phu Yen will become a developing localitytowards modernisation and sustainability by 2030 and successfully realise the targets of digital transformation and business and investment climate improvement tobecome an attractive destination for major domestic enterprises and foreign investors. Addressing the announcement ceremony on March 3, which saw the presenceof National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, Deputy Prime Minister Tran HongHa said the master plan will open upopportunities and create more impetus for the province to further develop in the future. He said the province must learn from the experience of other localities inthe region and look for creative ways to realise its goals.
With huge potential for renewable energy, including wind and solar power,new forms of hydrogen energy and green ammonia, the province must havebreakthrough solutions to attract investment in the fields of metallurgy,refining, petrochemicals and shipping, he noted.
ꦰ The Deputy PM agreed with the orientation of making tourism a keyeconomic sector and a driving force for socio-economic development, saying thisis a great advantage of the province but creative ways are needed.
The province needs to link support services such as transport,accommodation, shopping and healthcare to create added value to tourism, and atthe same time, tap the potential of cultural and natural heritage todevelop green tourism, he said. Regarding digital transformation in tourism, he suggested electronic paymentfor travel ticket, accommodation booking, cuisine and other services, andpromoting natural and cultural beauties online. As a coastal locality directly affected by climate change and sea levelrise, it is essential for Phu Yen to integrate adaptation scenarios intoplans as well as focusing on multi-purpose infrastructure systems, the DeputyPM said. Also at the ceremony, the provincial leaders granted investment policydecisions/investment certificates to 14 investors with a total registeredcapital of nearly 10.5 trillion VND (426 million USD) and five memoranda on studying projects worth 128.8 trillion VND./.
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National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (second, right) at the event (Photo: VNA) 
