The Government approved investment in 8 border economic zones in the period 2013 - 2015.
According to the project "Reviewing and developing criteria for selecting a number of border gate economic zones (EZs) to focus on development investment from the state budget in the 2013 - 2015 period" recently approved by the Prime Minister, there will be 8 border gate economic zones selected to focus on development investment from the state budget.
Illustration photo. (Photo: VT)
Accordingly, economic zones will be prioritized for investment by selecting urgent construction projects in each zone to focus on investment to quickly promote operational efficiency.
The 8 border gate economic zones include: Mong Cai border gate, Quang Ninh province; Dong Dang - Lang Son border gate, Lang Son province; Lao Cai border gate, Lao Cai province; Cau Treo international border gate, Ha Tinh province; Lao Bao special economic - trade zone, Quang Tri province; Bo Y international border gate, Kon Tum province; Moc Bai border gate, Tay Ninh province; An Giang border gate, An Giang province.
The Prime Minister also assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment to preside over and coordinate with relevant ministries and localities to arrange support of at least 70% of the total capital from the central budget in the annual plan and in the period of 2013 - 2015 for investment in developing the infrastructure system of the above border economic zones. At the same time, it is the focal point to monitor the implementation of the Project, report to the Prime Minister on problems arising during the implementation; in the fourth quarter of 2015, summarize the implementation of the Project, report to the Prime Minister./.
(According to the Communist Party of Vietnam) – LH
