The Korean Greyhound Association (KGA) has proposed to build an international sports and entertainment complex in Ha Long city of northern Quang Ninh province with an estimated investment capital of $1-2 billion, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) online newspaper has reported.

KGA Chairman Park Gi-beom made the proposal during a meeting with provincial leaders on July 18 following a fact-finding tour of the locality.

The complex is projected to cover 350 ha, featuring amusement parks, entertainment and tourist sites, along with commercial services, competition venues, and a racetrack for dogs.

There will be other facilities specifically built for accommodation and sporting activities such as hotels, water parks, and areas for ice skating and ice hockey rinks.

Mr. Cao Tuong Huy, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, appreciated KGA’s investment plan, which he said is on par with the province’s orientations to turn tourism into spearhead economic sector

Quang Ninh is one of the three top localities in Vietnam in terms of FDI attraction.