On the afternoon of March 12, in Dong Xoai City, the People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province organized the "Forum connecting EuroCham high-tech industrial, commercial and agricultural enterprises - Binh Phuoc province in 3". This is one of the largest forums on attracting investment in the province to date, with the participation of nearly 2024 domestic and international delegates.
Attending the forum were leaders of Binh Phuoc province; leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; representatives of ministries and branches; Mr. Gabor Fluit - Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), and General Director of De Heus Group in Asia; Mr. Vu Manh Hung - Vice Chairman of Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA), Chairman and General Director of Hung Nhon Group.
In particular, attending the forum was the presence of Mr. Carsten Schittek, Minister Counselor, Head of the Trade Department of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam; Mr. Joseph John Gargadi, Charge d'Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Vietnam; Mr. Daniel Stork, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Agustaviano Sofjan, Indonesian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City; and 21 diplomatic delegations from Embassies, Consulates General and Business Associations to countries such as Saudi Arabia, Australia, Portugal, Brunei, Canada,... along with 100 business leaders from EuroCham (European Business Association in Vietnam) attended to learn about the business investment environment in Binh Phuoc.
The EuroCham high-tech industrial, commercial, and agricultural enterprise connection forum in Binh Phuoc province in 2024 is an opportunity for Binh Phuoc province to introduce and promote its image, potential, strengths, mechanisms, and preferential policies. incentives from Binh Phuoc province, helping domestic and foreign investors access key projects, especially projects in industrial parks, industrial clusters, economic zones, and industrial agricultural projects. high technology in the province.
Thereby, inviting domestic and foreign businesses and investors, including reputable EuroCham businesses with financial and technological potential, to invest in the fields of industry, commerce, and technological agriculture. high level, digital agriculture in Binh Phuoc province.
Speaking at the forum, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien had objective assessments about Binh Phuoc agriculture. The Deputy Minister congratulated Binh Phuoc province with outstanding results in 2023.
“In the context of common difficulties, in recent years Binh Phuoc province has achieved great achievements and has had a new and comprehensive development in the fields of industry, agriculture and services with high growth rates. average (GRDP) reached 8,34%, exceeding the set plan of 8%, ranking first in the Southeast region and ranked 11th compared to the whole country. In particular, agricultural production is stable, gradually developing towards high-tech, large-scale application" - Mr. Phung Duc Tien said.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien also highly appreciated the meaning and purpose of the forum. According to the Deputy Minister, EuroCham businesses not only have technological strengths but also financial capacity and potential consumer markets for Vietnam's agricultural industry. Therefore, the presence of European businesses not only helps Binh Phuoc change the face of agriculture towards sustainability but also contributes to a more positive contribution to the economy and society.
Speaking at the forum, Chairman of Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee Tran Tue Hien said that Binh Phuoc has an area of over 6.800 kmXNUMX.2, about 110km from Ho Chi Minh City; Fertile land and temperate climate are very favorable for growing long-term industrial crops such as rubber, cashew, pepper, fruit trees and developing livestock and poultry farming. Binh Phuoc is the capital of Vietnam for rubber and cashew trees, with a rubber area of about 243.000 hectares and a cashew area of about 150.000 hectares. In addition, the province has an abundant clean land fund to develop industrial, commercial, service, urban zones and high-tech agricultural projects.
Regarding transportation infrastructure, the province has a transportation system that is invested synchronously and is gradually modernized. Currently, the province has arterial transportation routes such as National Highway 13, National Highway 14, and Provincial Road 741, convenient for connection. Inter-regional traffic, connecting with the provinces of Central Highlands, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cambodia through Hoa Lu International Border Gate.
It is expected that by the end of 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh expressway will be completed; North - South Expressway west of Gia Nghia (Dak Nong) - Chon Thanh (Binh Phuoc) section, shortening the distance from Binh Phuoc to Ho Chi Minh City to about 70km and shortening travel time to seaports and ports aviation, better serving the needs of traveling and transporting goods.
“Coming to Binh Phuoc province, investors will find a land that is transforming in harmony with development and integration with the world; is a friendly destination with safe and favorable investment opportunities. In particular, investors will enjoy the highest tax incentives and land rent exemption and reduction according to the regulatory framework of the Vietnamese Government; receive support for connecting infrastructure to the project scope boundary; vocational training support; Support businesses working in the field of information technology and be recognized, respected, and implement international treaties on investment of which Vietnam is a member" - Chairman of Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee said.
At the forum, there were many presentations on issues related to FDI investment, green development, digital agriculture... by experts from the European Union (EU), EuroCham, AusCham, De Heus Vietnam, Hung Nhon, Big Dutchman Vietnam presented.
Binh Phuoc province's leaders acknowledged comments and absorbed good ideas and valuable experiences in the local development orientation, especially solutions to maximize and effectively exploit potential benefits. local position to promote rapid and sustainable socio-economic development, especially in the field of high-tech agriculture
