Vietnam resolved to boost marine economic development

Vietnam resolved to boost marine economic development The Saigon Times Daily A Maersk Line vessel is seen at Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The Party Central Committee has issued a resolution on the marine economic development strategy – PHOTO: ANH QUAN HCMC – The 12th Party Central Committee has issued a resolution on the marine economic development strategy by 2030 with a vision to 2045, with an aim to intensify the sustainable development of the marine economy. Under the resolution, signed on October 22 by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam will give priority to tourism, shipping, petroleum and marine resources exploitation, aquaculture and fishing and renewable energy (wind and solar power). As for tourism, the country will focus on developing tourism infrastructure and diversify tourism products and services, making Vietnam an attractive destination for international visitors. Beside this, the effectiveness of seaports and shipping services will be enhanced by upgrading logistics facilities and roads, together with building links among local ports. The Party Central Committee also stresses the need to apply hi-tech to farming, catching, preserving and processing seafood, as well as to encourage offshore fishing. One of the focuses of the resolution is to invest in coastal economic and industrial zones, serving the development of coastal areas and connections with other regions, and attracting investors. Coastal smart urban areas will be developed as well. The committee also assigns specific tasks for each coastal area. Accordingly, Haiphong City with Lach Huyen International Gateway Port… [Read full story]