Hanoi (VNA) – The Prime Minister hasdecided to establish the Thai Binh Economic Zone (EZ) in the northern provinceof Thai Binh.
Under the decision, the coastal EZ will span 30communes, one town in Thai Thuy, Tien Hai districts, and the coastal areas.
They are 14 communes and town in Thai Thuydistrict, namely Diem Dien town, Thuy Hai, Thuy Luong, Thuy Ha, Thuy Tan, ThuyTruong, Thuy Xuan, Thuy Lien, Thai Nguyen, Thai Thuong, Thai Hoa, Thai Do, ThaiTho, Thai Xuyen and My Loc communes.
The 16 others are in Tien Hai districts, namelyDong Tra, Dong Hai, Dong Long, Dong Xuyen, Dong Hoang, Dong Co, Dong Lam, TayGiang, Tay Son, Nam Cuong, Nam Thang, Nam Thinh, Nam Thanh, Nam Hung, and NamPhu.
Covering over 30,583 hectares, the EZ includesan electricity centre; an industrial complex; a port and port logistics area; resortsand recreational areas; aquaculture areas and coastal protection forests;residential, service and administrative areas.
The EZ aims to fully explore fully potential onnatural condition and position in economic connectivity, trade and service; thusnarrowing development gap with other regions, while attracting investment,ensuring national defence and security and preserving local marine ecosystem,historic and cultural values.
Priorities will be given to the industriestaking the advantages of local resources and in connection with other regionalEZs, industrial parks.-VNA
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