The forum was held in Ha Long City, this is a conference aimed at gradually creating links and connecting regions in the region, forming a development cooperation network and forming a smart production chain, promoting growth.
Attending the conference were Mr. Pham Tan Cong, Chairman of the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and leaders of Quang Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong provinces and Hai Phong city.
In July 2022, the Eastern Expressway Economic Connection Agreement (VEHEC) was signed between VCCI and 4 localities including Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, and Hung Yen. This is an initiative in implementing the Party and State's policy on regional connectivity, promoting the potential and advantages of each locality.
Speaking at the opening of the conference, Mr. Pham Tan Cong affirmed that Resolution 30-NQ/TW of the Politburo on socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security in the Red River Delta region to 2030, with a vision to 2045, emphasized the role of the Red River Delta as a driving force for national economic development, prioritizing industrial modernization, expanding infrastructure and implementing sustainable development policies.
The resolution aims to build advanced industrial clusters, modern logistics networks and sustainable resource management to create a sustainable and globally competitive economy.
VEHEC is an important economic driving force of Northern Vietnam, with the region's GRDP growth rate in recent years reaching a high level, ranging from 9% to 12% per year, higher than the average GRDP of 63 provinces and cities.
In 2023, Hai Phong attracted about 3.5 billion USD of FDI capital, Quang Ninh attracted more than 3.1 billion USD of FDI capital, these are two of the leading localities in the country in attracting foreign direct investment.
The total number of enterprises operating in production and business in the 4 VEHEC localities is 52,000, accounting for nearly 6% of the total number of enterprises operating nationwide.
Mr. Pham Tan Cong also emphasized the importance of smart manufacturing in the global economy. Vietnam is becoming an important link in the smart manufacturing supply chain. The conference will focus on analyzing and making recommendations to promote the smart manufacturing supply chain in Vietnam, especially in the VEHEC area.
At the conference, VCCI announced the Eastern Expressway Sub-region Economic Report, providing analysis of the economic situation, business environment, infrastructure and sustainable development efforts of the four VEHEC provinces.
Economists and business representatives also discussed the future of smart manufacturing supply chains.
The forum is an opportunity for state agencies and businesses to share experiences, discuss solutions to promote smart manufacturing supply chains and build cooperative relationships with international businesses and organizations.
