LONG AN WILL BECOME AN INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE CENTER

Date Submitted: 14-11-2024
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Belonging to the Mekong Delta, bordering Ho Chi Minh City and having a large-scale port system, Long An identifies logistics as an important economic sector alongside industrial development.

According to economic experts, Long An has many advantages to develop logistics. First, the transport infrastructure is continuously invested and expanded. Many key projects with regional connectivity in the area have been and are being implemented. Such as Tan An City Ring Road, DT 830 Road, DT 830E Road, Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3, Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway, etc.

In the coming time, the province will expand more than 50 and build 29 new provincial roads. Among these, there are many roads that play a driving role in socio-economic development. Improve the capacity of goods transit, connect key areas such as the parallel road of National Highway 62. The dynamic axis My Quy Tay - Luong Hoa - Binh Chanh, Tan Tap - Long Hau road, etc.

With waterways, Long An has 2 large rivers, Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay. Connecting the Eastern and Western South regions to the sea. In particular, the province has Long An International Port, which is gradually completing its infrastructure and service system to serve import and export for the Mekong Delta region.

According to the planning until 2030, with a vision to 2050, Long An considers logistics an important economic sector. The province's goal is to become a center for goods transit and warehousing. Connecting the provinces in the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast region and the Cambodian market.

In particular, the Long An International Port Project plays an important role in industry. Contributing to reducing pressure on port clusters in Ho Chi Minh City. At the same time, helping businesses reduce transportation costs through convenient connections and many preferential policies

Specific assessment of experts

Dr. Dinh The Hien, an economic expert, commented that with the infrastructure development plan, in the coming time, Long An can completely become a locality playing an important role in the East and Southwest regions.

In the logistics orientation, the province plans to plan 2 dry ports in Ben Luc and Thu Thua. Along with 10 logistics centers in the districts.

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Long An strives to become the Industrial and Logistics Center of the Region

According to Ms. Giang Huynh, Deputy Director of Research and S22M Department (Savills Vietnam). There are 3 reasons to believe in the development of Long An.

First, the geographical location of the province is a special advantage. It is convenient for economic development, trade as well as logistics transportation.

Second, the locality has a large area (4,492 km2) and a lot of vacant land. This is a plus point of the Long An market in the eyes of investors.

Third, Long An has many opportunities to develop the industrial and logistics real estate market.

Ms. Trang Bui - General Director of Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam also assessed. In recent times, Long An has made great efforts to become a dynamic and effective economic development center. At the same time, it is an important gateway connecting the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast provinces. In addition, Long An is focusing on urban development. Investing in upgrading and developing urban areas will create better infrastructure. Attract investors and improve the quality of life for people. According to experts, although facing many challenges. Such as in building infrastructure, creating a favorable business environment... But Long An also has many opportunities and is ready to break through in the future.