The northern border province of Lang Son held a conference tointroduce its economic potential to Indian investors on March 8.

The conference was jointly held by the provincial People’s Committee,the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and the IndianEmbassy in Vietnam.

It is part of activities tocelebrate the 41st anniversary of Vietnam-India diplomatic ties(January 7, 1972-2013) and the 6th anniversary of their bilateralstrategic partnership (July 6, 2007-2013).

Withadvantageous location, resources, culture and labour, Lang Son isseeking cooperation opportunities with Indian businesses andinternational investors in various sectors.

Bordering China and connected directly with national economic centresthrough a convenient railway system and network of roads, the provinceis a transit point between Vietnam, ASEAN and China.

Provincial authorities encourage investment in the economic zone of Dong Dang–Lang Son border gate with China.

This 400-square-kilometre zone includes duty- and tax-free areas withfunctional subdivisions such as Vietnam-China border economiccooperation, commodity transportation, processing and industrialdivisions.

It was established to provide incentives for investors and a convenient environment for them to do business.

Lang Son province appeals for investment to industrial sectors such asmachinery, electronics and construction materials. It also presentspotential in the mining industry and mountainous agriculture.

Besides, beautiful sites and the traditional culture of ethnicminorities are favourable conditions for Lang Son to develop tourism. Itwelcomes on average 1 million tourists every year.-VNA