Mekong Delta’s competitiveness index improves
The Mekong Delta has seen a sharp jump in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI), an indicator of economic governance and business environment performance, over the last three years.
The assessment was announced at a seminar held in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on April 9 by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Experts and local authorities analysed the index and put forth measures to improve the business environment for better foreign investment while accelerating administrative reforms.
Experts and local authorities analysed the index and put forth measures to improve the business environment for better foreign investment while accelerating administrative reforms.
VCCI Vice Chairman Hoang Van Dung stressed the role of the Mekong Delta in the country’s economic strategy. He hailed the Government and local leaders’ efforts to change the region’s investment and business environment.
Mekong Delta provinces have topped the PCI list since the index was set up in 2006.
In the 2012 PCI, the Mekong Delta ranked first nationwide. Dong Thap, An Giang and Tra Vinh provinces took the lead while six other regional provinces were among the top 10.