The Van Don economic zone in the northern province of Quang Ninh is now home to 34 strategic projects, 13 of them assigned to investors, 11 in the process of studying planning and 10 awaiting detailed planning.

Van Don international airport (Photo: VNA) 

At working sessions with investors in the Van Don economic zone in March, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Thang committed all possible support to them. He suggested that they should pool resources, accelerate the progress of projects, especially those in services, trade and tourism.

He said if investors intentionally delay projects, the province will revoke their licenses in line with State regulations.

According to him, the province is building planning management regulations and tools, enhancing State management on land, construction, investment and natural resources, and improving the apparatus of the Van Don economic zone management board in accordance with the Government’s Resolution No.102/NQ-CP dated November 14, 2019.

The province is also attracting investment by choosing financially capable investors and economic groups at home and abroad, towards turning Van Don into one of the world-class tourism hubs.

According to the master plan on Van Don economic zone till 2040 as approved by the Prime Minister, Van Don will become a multi-sector maritime economic zone and a hi-end industrial zone with casinos and resorts, serving as an international gateway with competitive products and modern urban areas.