Southeastern region to see new chances to develop further

The conference will take place in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. It is expected to draw the participation of 500 delegates.

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong said that the conference is of great significance to the development of the region, opening up more new opportunities for it to develop further and contribute more to the nation’s growth.

The region owns a strong and dynamic private economic sector with the largest number of enterprises in the country. It also attracts the largest amount of foreign direct investment (FDI), accounting for 41.1% of the country’s total.

The region comprises Ho Chi Minh City, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc and Dong Nai provinces.