• Improving the PCI Index: Businesses need to be at the center.
  • Continue to boost investment attraction.
  • Attracting investment and applying digital transformation technologies to implement the project of cultivating one million hectares of high-quality rice.

As the sacred southernmost province of Vietnam, Ca Mau holds a particularly important position in terms of socio -economic development linked to national defense and security. With a coastline of approximately 310 km, abundant human resources, a gradually improving system of industrial zones and clusters, and many large-scale specialized production areas applying high technology to improve productivity and product quality, Ca Mau possesses significant advantages that make it a maritime economic center and an attractive destination for domestic and foreign investors.

Bac Lieu Salt Joint Stock Company has invested in a modern production line system.

To maximize its potential and advantages, the province has focused on implementing a comprehensive set of solutions to improve the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI). Support and development for businesses have been prioritized by all levels and sectors, yielding many positive results. The focus has been on facilitating businesses' access to relevant legal documents; regularly organizing conferences and dialogue forums with businesses to promptly address difficulties and obstacles; promoting domestic and international trade; simplifying administrative procedures; increasing the provision of online public services at levels 3 and 4; and publicly disclosing the list of projects seeking investment.

Administrative reform and digital transformation continue to be highlights of the province. To date, Ca Mau has reduced the processing time for more than 1,880 administrative procedures, a decrease of 20-50% compared to regulations; and integrated more than 2,224 public services onto the National Public Service Portal. The province has also supported the processing of more than 1,356 business registration applications, resolved difficulties for many investment projects, and maintained regular meetings and dialogues between provincial leaders and the business community. These results clearly demonstrate the dynamism of the government and its determination to build a service-oriented administration.

Bac Lieu Salt Joint Stock Company provides stable employment and income for many workers.

Thanks to these efforts, Ca Mau province's PCI ( Provincial Competitiveness Index) has continuously improved , placing it among the localities with good governance quality nationwide. Specifically, Ca Mau province's PCI (before merger) rose from 58th place in 2022 to 28th place in 2024. Bac Lieu province's PCI (before merger) also increased significantly, from 61st place in 2022 to the top 30 localities nationwide in 2023. This result acknowledges the decisive and timely leadership of the province and the efforts of all levels and sectors in improving the investment and business environment.

According to a recent announcement by the Ministry of Interior, the administrative reform indicators and the level of satisfaction of citizens and businesses with the services of state administrative agencies in the province continue to make significant progress. In 2024, the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR Index) of Ca Mau province (before merger) ranked 20th, an increase of 26 places compared to 2021; the Satisfaction Index of Citizens and Businesses with the Services of State Administrative Agencies (SIPAS) ranked 12th, an increase of 9 places; and the Provincial Public Administration and Governance Effectiveness Index (PAPI) ranked 17th, an increase of 22 places compared to 2021.

Feedback from the business community demonstrates the effectiveness of the policy of supporting investors. Mr. Bui Si Tuan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Camimex Group, said that in the past, the group and its member companies have always received active support from departments and agencies, especially in procedures related to land, investment, and taxes. As a result, the company aims to achieve a growth rate of over 120% in 2025.

Operating in the challenging field of salt production, Mr. Ho Thanh Tuan, Chairman of the Board and Director of Bac Lieu Salt Joint Stock Company, said that the company has received support in administrative procedure reform, digital transformation, trade promotion, and infrastructure investment. Any arising obstacles have been promptly addressed and supported by authorities at all levels, contributing to the continued stable development of the salt industry.

Bac Lieu Salt Joint Stock Company has received active support from the government at all levels in many areas.

Simultaneously, the province is focusing resources on developing a comprehensive transportation infrastructure, creating momentum to attract investment and promote socio-economic development. The goal for the future is to form a modern infrastructure system with high connectivity to key projects such as: Ca Mau Airport; expressways: Can Tho - Ca Mau, Ca Mau - Dat Mui, Ha Tien - Rach Gia - Bac Lieu; national highways and strategic transport axes such as: National Highway 1, National Highway 63, Quan Lo - Phung Hiep, Ho Chi Minh Highway, Nam Song Hau, the southern coastal corridor; Hon Khoai seaport and the system of bridges and roads connecting Hon Khoai island; and investing in infrastructure for coastal economic centers such as: Ganh Hao, Song Doc, Cai Doi Vam, Khanh Hoi...

With efforts in building a service-oriented government and improving infrastructure, Ca Mau is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for investors. During the 2021-2025 period, the province granted investment approval for 129 projects, bringing the total number of active projects to 681, with a total registered capital of VND 328,782 billion, including 29 FDI projects with a total registered investment capital of USD 4.87 billion (equivalent to VND 113,229 billion).

Currently, the province has approximately 10,330 operating businesses, a 43% increase compared to the beginning of the term in 2021. This is considered a clear indicator of investor confidence in the efforts of the provincial government at all levels to improve the business environment.

The leaders of the Provincial People's Committee regularly organize dialogues and meetings to promptly resolve difficulties for businesses.

Over the past period, the private sector has continued to receive attention and support from the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee, and various departments, gradually becoming an important driving force of the economy. At the Conference on Investment Cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City Businesses and Ca Mau Province, held on November 18th in Ho Chi Minh City, Comrade Nguyen Ho Hai, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, once again affirmed: “Ca Mau Province always creates the most favorable conditions, in accordance with the law, for businesses and investors when they come to invest in the province; committed to actively cooperate, promptly resolve issues with the highest sense of responsibility, and always stand side by side with businesses to exploit and develop the province's existing potential effectively and sustainably.”

Nguyen Phu

According to the approved Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, Ca Mau has 30 industrial clusters with a total area of ​​1,635.83 hectares. In addition, according to the Provincial Planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, approved by the Prime Minister, the province has one economic zone (Nam Can Economic Zone with an area of ​​10,801.86 hectares) and nine industrial parks with an area of ​​2,459.3 hectares. This creates favorable conditions for investors and businesses to invest and operate in the coming time.

Source: https://baocamau.vn/xay-dung-chinh-quyen-phuc-vu-tao-dong-luc-thu-hut-dau-tu-a124708.html