Dien Chau: Attracting investment in many important projects

PV:In recent times, investment attraction in Dien Chau district has had many positive changes, increasing rapidly in both quantity, scale and quality of projects; many domestic and foreign enterprises with potential, brand and reputation have come to survey and invest in the district, contributing to the economic restructuring, job creation and important contribution to the district's budget revenue. Could you elaborate on the above results of your district?

Comrade Le Manh Hien:It can be affirmed that over time,attracting investmentIn Dien Chau district, the results have been quite good, having a strong impact on the increasingly improved production capacity, the service industry has developed, and the economic structure has shifted in the right direction.

Garment for export at Mareep Company Limited in Dien Thinh commune, Dien Chau. Photo: Mai Giang

Specifically, in the period of 2016 - 2020, the district has attracted a number of large-scale projects associated with advantages in raw materials and local labor, creating jobs for thousands of workers. There are 31 projects approved for investment with a total registered capital of nearly 4,300 billion VND, of which foreign direct investment capital is 500 billion VND, the realized capital is estimated at over 40%; notably the Viet Glory Shoe and Sandal Manufacturing and Processing Factory in Dien Truong Commune (invested by Mold Solution INC Company); Nam Thuan Export Garment Factory in Dien My Commune (invested by Nam Thuan Joint Stock Company); Minh Phu Commercial and Service Hotel Complex, Dien Ngoc Commune; Muong Thanh Dien Lam Ecological Area is one of the largest eco-tourism areas in the North Central region, annually attracting a large number of tourists to visit, relax and entertain.

Produced at Wooin Vina Co., Ltd. in Thap - Hong - Ky Industrial Park. Photo: Mai Giang

Thanks to the good work of attracting investment, the average value of industrial and handicraft production in the past 5 years reached 11.59%. The internal structure of the industrial sector continued to shift rapidly and in the right direction, the proportion of the processing industry and handicraft industry increased. Many new production facilities were formed, especially the capacity and industrial sewing products increased 2.7 times compared to the beginning of the term. Other key products such as wooden furniture, fertilizers, etc. maintained a good growth rate; processed products from traditional agricultural and aquatic products, and handicrafts developed stably. Service industries developed rapidly and evenly in all fields. The average value of service production in the past 5 years increased by 12.64%. Production and business activities of the service sector with multi-sector and multi-profession nature continued to develop.

Vegetable noodle production at An An Agry Joint Stock Company in Dien Thanh (Dien Chau). Photo: Mai Giang

Through investment attraction, a number of high-quality facilities and services such as hotels, restaurants, and high-end resorts have been formed; the number of visitors and tourism revenue has increased gradually over the years; the number of tourists in 2020 increased by about 30% compared to 2015, revenue increased by nearly 80%. Many new tourism products and accommodation facilities have been formed, the tourism infrastructure system has been invested synchronously and modernly, gradually becoming a key economic sector of the district. The economic structure continues to shift in a positive direction, the proportion of industry - construction and service sectors increased from 65% in 2015 to 73.6% in 2020.

PV:It is known that, in order to further improve the efficiency of investment attraction to strongly shift the economic structure, on May 13, 2021, Dien Chau District Party Committee issued Project No. 06 DH/HU "Attracting investment associated with economic restructuring in the period 2021 - 2025". What specific goals does the project set out? After 1 year of project implementation, what initial results have been achieved, comrade?

Comrade Le Manh Hien:In order to strive to effectively implement the goals of the Resolution of the District Party Congress, term XXXI, 2020 - 2025 and overcome limitations and shortcomings, Dien Chau district has approved and implemented the Project: "Attracting investment associated with economic restructuring of Dien Chau district in the period 2021 - 2025" with the aim of improving the quality and efficiency of investment attraction, promoting administrative reform, improving business investment to attract domestic and foreign investment projects, focusing on developing a number of industries with high science - technology content and added value...

Synchronous development of landscape infrastructure along with new urban areas will be the goal of the Party Committee and government of Dien Chau district. Photo: Sach Nguyen

After 1 year of implementing the project, the initial results have been specific: In the period of 2021 - 2022, there were 19 projects registered for investment in the area with a total registered capital of nearly 2,800 billion VND, of which foreign direct investment reached over 500 billion VND. Many investment attraction projects have come into operation, contributing to promoting socio-economic development, economic restructuring, and creating jobs for 4,000 - 5,000 workers every year. Traffic infrastructure and urban infrastructure have been gradually upgraded. Focusing on district capital and provincial support to invest in expanding, upgrading, and maintaining district roads, ensuring a convenient traffic system to attract investment.

Timely investment projects have significantly contributed to changing the appearance of Dien Chau town. Photo: Thanh Thuy

Along with industrial projects such as: Viet Glory Shoe and Sandal Factory Expansion Project in Dien Truong Commune; Dien Thang Industrial Cluster Project; Nam Thuan Export Garment Factory, Dien My... Urban, commercial and tourism infrastructure projects are also invested in construction, notably projects: Dien Ky General Commercial Urban Area, Dien Thanh Commercial and Service Housing Area, Dien Ngoc Commercial and Service Housing Area... have been invested in, completed and put into use, contributing to promoting the urbanization development process in a civilized and modern direction.

In addition to creating jobs, investment attraction projects also contribute to boosting revenue for the State budget. The district's annual budget revenue always meets and exceeds estimates, of which in 2022 it is estimated to reach VND 1,027,609 billion, equal to 208.33% of the estimate.

Dien Chau is planned with 4 key national traffic routes, which is an advantage for tourism development and investment attraction. Photo: Nghe An Newspaper

PV:To achieve the goals of the above project, what specific solutions has Dien Chau district proposed, sir?

Comrade Le Manh Hien:Along with focusing on propaganda for cadres, party members and people to understand the position and importance of attracting investment, creating high unity in the entire political system, businesses and especially people in the project area, Dien Chau district has proposed specific solutions:

The first,Strengthening the leadership role of the Party and State management in attracting investment associated with economic restructuring.

Monday, proactively plan and develop land use plans from 2021 - 2030, coordinate well with the Southeast Economic Zone Management Board in attracting investment.

Tuesday, strengthen capital mobilization for investment, improve the efficiency of management and use of public investment.

Future planning of Dien Chau. Photo: Nghe An Newspaper

Wednesday, focus on training high-quality human resources to meet the requirements of investors.

Thursday, using advanced and modern science and technology, promptly applying scientific and technical advances, promoting the effectiveness of traditional craft villages, gradually building the One Commune One Product OCOP Program. Strengthening the work of promoting, introducing products, promoting trade of industrial goods, handicrafts, agricultural products, aquatic products and craft village products to the market.

Friday,ensure security and order for the operations of businesses and investors.

Saturday,Strengthen inspection and supervision of project implementation after investment approval.

PV:Thank you for the exchange!