Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones and industrial parks have drawn more than US$3.8 billion in investment from the outset of the year.

Older, labor-intensive, high-emission models in industrial zones (IZs) and export processing zones (EPZs) need to be eliminated, said HCM City’s Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen.

VOV.VN - Over 80 representatives from various ministries and sectors attended the recent Vietnam - Tanzania Investment Forum which was held in both in-person and online platforms.

VOV.VN - Industrial and export processing zones based in Hanoi have unveiled that it attracted four new investment projects and 12 expanded projects featuring a total investment capital of US$ 81 million during the opening five months of the year.

Commercial banks have stepped up lending to export firms, especially those in industrial parks and export processing zones, as exports of many goods have grown strongly this year.

VOV.VN - The continued investment inflow into Ho Chi Minh City's industrial zones (IZ) indicates many positive signs moving forward, according to the Management Board of HCM City Export Processing Zone and Industrial Park Authority (HEPZA).

Export companies in Ho Chi Minh City are recovering well following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions as workers from other provinces gradually return to work.

VOV.VN - A total of 95% of businesses based in industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs) in Ho Chi Minh City have resumed production, according to the southern city’s Department of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Enterprises based in industrial parks, export processing, and high-tech zones have fully met the requirements according to Ho Chi Minh City's set of criteria for disease prevention when welcoming staff back to work.

The Politburo has agreed in principle to continue issuing policies supporting the employees and employers hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.