The content was stated by Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Tran Viet Truong at the meeting with voters of Co Do district on December 15.

Aeon Mall is the largest in the Mekong Delta.

Regarding the socio -economic situation of Can Tho City in 2024, City Chairman Tran Viet Truong said that the economy reached over 133,000 billion VND, an increase of 11.47%; GRDP per capita reached 105.07 million VND, an increase of 10.8%; State budget revenue reached over 12,558 billion VND, an increase of 11.62%.

Total export turnover of goods and services reached over 2.2 billion USD, up 4.91%...

Mr. Truong also pointed out that 3 socio-economic targets for 2024 are expected to not meet the plan. In addition, the disbursement results of the 2024 public investment plan have not yet met the requirements. "Can Tho City has not fully allocated the allocated capital, the disbursement rate is lower than the national average," Mr. Truong emphasized.

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Chairman of the People's Committee Tran Viet Truong. Photo: HT

The head of the Can Tho City People's Committee said that in 2025, the city will prioritize promoting growth, strongly promoting new growth drivers; speeding up the disbursement of public investment capital from the beginning of the year, especially key programs, projects and works, determined to achieve the disbursement target of over 95% of the capital plan.

At the same time, the city continues to call for investment in projects to build new markets according to approved plans, and systems of commercial centers and supermarkets in districts such as Aeon Mall, GO, Satra, Saigon Co.op ...

Can Tho City also speeds up the progress of completing the project of constructing and operating the infrastructure of Vinh Thanh Industrial Park - Phase 1 (VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park); supporting investors under the authority of the city in implementing the O Mon II, III, IV Thermal Power Plant project; the O Mon Lot B gas pipeline project, etc.

In particular, the Chairman of Can Tho City said that the city plans to start construction of the Aeon Mall project in Binh Thuy District before Tet. “This is arguably the largest commercial center in the Mekong Delta, with an investment capital of about 250 million USD,” said Mr. Truong.

Information about VSIP Industrial Park

Voters of Can Tho City also requested that for industrial parks, including VSIP Vinh Thanh Industrial Park, in addition to investing early to complete infrastructure according to plan, functional sectors need to be proactive and interested in calling on corporations and businesses to participate early, to ensure that the project is filled after completion, to prevent waste and promote project efficiency, contributing to boosting the city's economy.

According to the Chairman of Can Tho City, VSIP Industrial Park is one of the city's key projects, and has so far cleared nearly 100%.

VSIP Can Tho Joint Stock Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with 18 investors and potential customers with a total area of ​​more than 100 hectares of industrial land.

“These potential investors will mobilize a variety of secondary investors to invest in production and business in the industrial park.

Regarding the remaining area of ​​about 200 hectares, there is also a very potential Israeli investor coming to learn, wanting to directly participate with VSIP investors to speed up the infrastructure progress in phase 1 of VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park", Mr. Tran Viet Truong said and informed that if nothing changes, "by the end of 2025, early 2026, the infrastructure of VSIP Industrial Park will have secondary investors implementing activities".

VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park is strategically located at the intersection of important highways in the Mekong Delta. The project is expected to create jobs for 100,000 workers and attract 3.5 billion USD in investment upon completion.

Can Tho City temporarily suspends recruitment and appointment at agencies and units subject to rearrangement.

Can Tho City temporarily suspends recruitment and appointment at agencies and units subject to rearrangement.

Can Tho City People's Committee has just issued an official dispatch requesting to temporarily suspend recruitment of civil servants, appointment, and nomination of candidates for higher positions.
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Can Tho reviews the responsibilities of 18 groups and 158 individuals after the inspection.

Can Tho reviews the responsibilities of 18 groups and 158 individuals after the inspection.

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