Gia Lai province in central Vietnam attracted 12 investment projects worth more than VND22.2 trillion ($846 million) in the first nine days of January, according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency.
Industry and renewable energy projects dominated new inflows, according to local authorities.
Industrial projects accounted for the bulk of new investment, with six projects worth nearly VND19.8 trillion.
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries attracted two projects valued at about VND205 billion, while real estate and urban development drew two projects worth around VND1.51 trillion. Two infrastructure projects accounted for a combined VND720 billion.
Three renewable energy projects made up a significant share of new approvals, including Vinh Thuan wind power project by VinEnergo Energy JSC, valued at about VND4.68 trillion, and Van Canh 1 and Van Canh 2 wind power projects by Sai Gon-Bac Giang Industrial Park Corp, with combined investments exceeding VND14.6 trillion.
Residential real estate approvals included a social housing project with a total investment of over VND1.25 trillion and a townhouse and villa development project valued at more than VND262 billion.
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