Nguyen Van Duong Dong Thap’s rise to second place in the provincial competitiveness index (PCI) rankings has maintained its 11-year record of being listed among the top five in the annual tally. Could you share your sentiments on this? I am very happy, not only about the ranking, but also because our efforts have been acknowledged by the business community. I would like to express thanks to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the US Agency for International Development for creating such a useful and objective information channel which has helped to facilitate the business climate in the province. I also would like to convey thanks to the investors and the business community for having trust and good appraisals about the business environment within Dong Thap, as well as their enduring dedication to our socio-economic development. Looking at the PCI rankings over the past 11 years, not many think that Dong Thap, a largely agricultural province with an … [Read more...] about PCI shines spotlight on Dong Thap
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Dong Thap’s guest workers learn skills overseas
Workers on their way abroad to work. In Dong Thap province in the Mekong Delta, such workers have helped develop household businesses and change the local economic landscape (Photo: VNA) Dong Thap (VNS/VNA) - “Went as employees but return as entrepreneurs” is the motto of Dong Thap province’s labour export programme and it is proving to be effective. Tran Duy, 25, of An Long commune in Tam Nong district, for instance, was from a large, disadvantaged family, and after finishing high school decided to go and work in Japan. He worked in the food industry for three years until November 2018 for an average monthly salary of 30 million VND (1,300 USD). Duy managed to save 500 million VND by the time he returned. He said with the knowledge and skills he had acquired, and the money, he is ready to start a business in his hometown. On average, a person working abroad sends home 20-30 million VND a month, helping change the financial condition of their family. Bui Thi … [Read more...] about Dong Thap’s guest workers learn skills overseas
Dong Thap to use own budget to take over BOT project
Dong Thap to use own budget to take over BOT projectBy Trung Chanh A bridge that crosses the Cai Nho River in Cao Lanh District, Dong Thap Province. The provincial government plans to acquire this bridge project using its own budget – PHOTO: BAODONGTHAP.VN DONG THAP – Dong Thap Province in southern Vietnam plans to use its own budget to take over a controversial build-operate-transfer (BOT) bridge project. Le Hoang Bao, deputy director of the provincial Transport Department, told The Saigon Times that the province’s vice chairman, Chau Hong Phuc, had agreed to send the proposal to the local government to acquire the bridge across the Cai Nho River in Cao Lanh District. The provincial government has asked its finance department to come up with plans to use the budget, Bao said. He added that the local government had held several meetings with the investor of the project. And the price of the project was determined but he did not reveal it. The project … [Read more...] about Dong Thap to use own budget to take over BOT project
Dong Thap strengthens trade, investment partnership with Lao localities
Vice Chairman of the Dong Thap People’s Committee Chau Hong Phuc addresses the conference (Photo: VNA) Dong Thap (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap held a conference in its Cao Lanh city on December 4 to seek ways to boost trade and investment partnership with Champasak, Salavan provinces and Vientiane city of Laos. Addressing the event, part of the ongoing Dong Thap trade and investment fair 2018, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Chau Hong Phuc highlighted the sound solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and Laos, as well as between Dong Thap and the three Lao localities in particular. Along with various exchange activities, Champasak has presented many scholarships to Dong Thap officials to study the Lao language, while Dong Thap has received 27 Lao students to study at the province’s Medical College and Community College, he noted. However, Phuc held that trade and investment activities between the two sides have yet to be … [Read more...] about Dong Thap strengthens trade, investment partnership with Lao localities
Explore Dong Thap, land of the lotus, for just US$20
Dong Thap is renownedfor its lotus fields. Photo by Shutterstock/Tzido Sun December to April is suitable for travelers who prefer the dry season. The estimated cost of this two-day trip is VND500,000 – VND700,000 per person (US$21.34 - US$29.87). The price varies depending on the quality of transportation, housing and the place you choose to visit. Day 1 The best places to see in Sa Dec City, the southern province of Dong Thap are Tan Quy Dong flower village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, and Kien An Cung Pagoda. It takes only 2 – 3 hours to visit all of them. Two farmers are working in aflower village in Sa Dec City. Photo by Shutterstock/Dory F Tan Quy Dong flower village: As one of the most important flower-growing centers in southern Vietnam, this village has a history of more than 100 years in growing flowers. You will find more than 50 types of flowers with all sorts of colors and fragrances such as chrysanthemum morifolium, … [Read more...] about Explore Dong Thap, land of the lotus, for just US$20