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Vietnam’s Key Economic Zones: Mekong Delta KER's Performance and Investments

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Key Economic Region in 2022

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The Mekong Delta region includes four provinces, namely Can Tho, An Giang, Kien Giang and Ca Mau. Located at the pole of the country and bordering the East Sea, the Mekong Delta is in an important geo-economic position.

All four provinces in the Mekong Delta have fairly equal contributions to GRDP, and growth rates range from 8 to 11 percent.

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In terms of import and export turnover, the Mekong Delta KER accounts for 0.9 percent of the national total, of which Can Tho contributes the most. That said, An Giang and Ca Mau have shown momentous growth of 29.4 percent and 27.8 percent, respectively.

Can Tho, which is considered the center of the Mekong Delta, attracted US$185.96 million accounting for 86.3 percent of the total regional FDI inflow.

Investments in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Key Economic Region in 2022

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VSIP Can Tho

The VSIP Can Tho project will utilize US$160 million. This project will enhance the infrastructure of Vinh Thanh Industrial Park – Phase 1 (VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park) for Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park Limited Company (VSIP JV).

Sphere Denmark

Sphere Denmark is establishing a project to produce outdoor sportswear in An Giang. The total investment will be US$17 million.

 

Source: Vietnam Briefing