The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has announced a list of 40 projects calling for investment in 2025, with a total capital estimated at over VND226.7 trillion ($8.7 billion), according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency. 

The projects span infrastructure, marine farming, industry, and tourism. Notably, the province is inviting investment in 12 major projects tied to the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in the island city of Phu Quoc, including a project to expand Phu Quoc International Airport and another to build the APEC conference center.

In a project worth VND22 trillion ($839 million), Phu Quoc International Airport will be expanded to cover 1,050ha and meet category 4E of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), capable of serving 18 million passengers per year. Meanwhile, the APEC conference center is expected to have total investment of VND21.86 trillion ($834 million) and cover 28ha, featuring a 3,500-seat convention center, a 3,000-seat press center, and accompanying facilities.

Eight hi-tech marine farming projects are also on offer, such as pearl farming connected with marine ecosystem services and multi-crop aquaculture in Phu Quoc city, Ha Tien city, and Kien Hai district.

Kien Giang is also seeking investors for 13 industrial and processing projects, including industrial cluster infrastructure construction, rice and seafood processing, animal feed manufacturing, farm produce and forestry product processing, and biochar production.

Besides, seven other projects have been proposed by investors, with six in Phu Quoc, including an electric train line, two roads, an international seaport, an eco-tourism and resort complex, and a 36-hole golf course.