Mekong Delta asked to expand investment in logistics
VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has urged investors to expand their investment in logistics in the Mekong Delta.
Speaking at a January 9 conference on logistics investment in the region, the Deputy Prime Minister asked localities to focus on promoting economic growth, and building sound administrative apparatus to ensure rapid and sustainable growth.
He asked the Ministries of Industry and Trade, Transport, and Planning and Investment to facilitate the development of logistical services.
A number of cooperative agreements were signed at the conference. Cargo throughput in the Mekong Delta is expected to reach 71 million tons by 2030.
Meanwhile, at an earlier conference to review the work of the Southwest Region Steering Committee in 2016 and discuss plans for 2017 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, Deputy PM Hue also requested the Committee continue consulting the Government on incentives for the region to develop, with a focus on its strategic tasks.
The Southwest region posted a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 6.9%, higher than the nation’s average of 6.21%, in 2016.
The region saw an increase in total retail sales of goods, exceeding 13%, almost double the national figure. Regional budget collection also exceeded its target by 11.3%.