Tag: Lao Cai province

The transformation is essential to boost production efficiency, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and meet environmental protection goals set by the northern province.

The plan aims to transform it into a leading dynamic economic region of northern Lao Cai province.

With a total investment of VND164 billion ($6.2 million) and a scale of 13,000 sq.m, the new facility marks the 44th shopping mall in Central Retail Vietnam Group's chain of commercial centers.

Steering committee established to tackle difficulties in project implementation.

Trade via the border gate hit over $1 billion in 2023.

Total investment estimated at $111.2 million for project in northern province.

Total investment of an estimated $108 million needed for projects in northern border province.

Northern province targets having over 30% of its cinnamon growing area certified as organic.

Digital border gate to help cut time and cost for businesses and individuals.

Province has released master planning for 2030.

Province hopes to develop into a growth pole based on key infrastructure projects.

Construction began on April 21 of the 500-kV Lao Cai substation and 220kV connection transmission lines project in Bao Thang commune in northern Lao Cai province, with total investment of more than VND1.5 trillion ($68.3 million). Once completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, it will receive the capacity of small hydropower sources in the northwest and Lao Cai, Ha Giang, and Yen Bai provinces.

Sa Pa Airport in northern Lao Cai province is to be built at a cost of VND7 trillion ($307.64 million) and with a capacity of welcoming 3 million passengers each year. Under a master plan approved by the government, Lao Cai is to become an economic center in the mining industry and the deep processing of all types of minerals.