The opening of AEON Thanh Hóa marks another step in AEON’s network expansion in Việt Nam, bringing the GMS format closer to customers in the promising North Central region.
The Hà Long I industrial cluster will cover about 74.8ha with the first phase developed on about 30ha, the provincial People''s Committee said, adding that the remaining area will be cleared and prepared for subsequent phases
Developed by Thang Long Industrial Park Thanh Hoa Co, a subsidiary of the Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, the project covers about 167ha with a total investment of over VNĐ2.91 trillion (approximately $115.8 million).
Japan’s Sumitomo Group plans to start construction on the VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$111.3 million) Thăng Long Thanh Hóa Industrial Park in the northern province of Thanh Hóa on March 11 this year.
Thanh Hoá Province would need an estimated VNĐ21.9 trillion (US$840 million) to invest in seaport infrastructure by 2030, according to plans to develop the province’s seaport land and water areas recently approved by the Ministry of Construction.
Nguyễn Văn Thi, Standing Vice Chairman of the Thanh Hóa Provincial People''s Committee, underscored the strategic significance of the two major projects in advancing Việt Nam''s chemical and garment industries.
The project is located in Long Anh Ward, Thanh Hóa City, over an area of nearly 20 hectares and with a total investment capital of VNĐ156 billion (US$6.24 million).
Panasonic Vietnam in collaboration with local authorities and residents planted 15,000 trees at Xuân Liên Natural Reserve, Thanh Hóa Province as part of the company’s Eco Relay Tree planting programme.
The VNĐ58 trillion (US$2.4 billion) LNG Nghi Sơn thermal power plant project is expected to be implemented for 50 years, with commercial operation slated before 2030.
Top priorities have been given to fostering investment promotion activities and facilitating the implementation of existing projects, creating motivation to lure investment in the following years, the board said.
Thanh Hoá is increasing the application of information technology and digital transformation in implementing the OCOP programme, especially in promoting online sales.