Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee Secretary Ngo Chi Cuong Visits Enterprises in Long Jiang Industrial Park

(DTO) On the morning of April 16, Ngo Chi Cuong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council, together with Nguyen Thanh Dieu, Vice Chairman of the Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, and leaders of provincial departments and sectors, visited and worked with enterprises in Long Jiang Industrial Park (Tan Phuoc 3 Commune) to promptly grasp the park’s operational status. 

During the working session with Long Jiang Industrial Park Development Co., Ltd (the investor), the company reported that Long Jiang Industrial Park has reached an occupancy rate of over 87.5%, with 63 investment projects and total registered capital exceeding 57,099 billion VND. Currently, 62 enterprises are in operation, mainly in metal manufacturing; rubber and plastic products; electronics; and food production and processing, creating jobs for more than 35,300 workers, including over 1,000 foreign employees. 

In 2025, total revenue from production and business activities in Long Jiang Industrial Park reached over 92,359 billion VND, up 8.28% year-on-year. Industrial production value reached 89,895 billion VND, an increase of more than 8% year-on-year (accounting for 24.87% of the province’s total industrial production value). Export value reached 3.036 billion USD. Import value reached 2.751 billion USD. Taxes and budget contributions amounted to 358 billion VND, up 7.99% year-on-year. 

The delegation also visited Jintian Copper Industrial Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Bellinturf Vietnam Co., Ltd.. At present, enterprises in Long Jiang Industrial Park are facing difficulties in recruiting workers, especially for positions requiring specialized skills. 

Enterprises requested that the province introduce additional recruitment channels and increase the organization of job fairs, labor exchanges, and connections between enterprises and localities with abundant labor supply, as well as universities, colleges, and vocational schools. They also asked for support in disseminating recruitment information through official channels to help enterprises quickly address labor shortages, ensure production progress, and provide job opportunities for local workers. 

At the same time, enterprises are researching and planning to transition to green energy solutions, particularly solar power, to reduce electricity consumption and CO2 emissions, contributing to the goal of implementing the Prime Minister’s National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. 

Speaking during the working session, Secretary Ngo Chi Cuong commended the achievements of enterprises in the industrial park. He expressed hope that businesses would continue to build on their results and work together toward stronger, more sustainable development while enhancing their reputation in the years ahead. 

For the infrastructure investor, he requested strengthened coordination with state management agencies in operating the park, with special attention to environmental protection, public security, and legal compliance. 

Provincial departments, sectors, and local authorities were urged to continue supporting enterprises to stabilize operations and develop. However, he stressed that growth ultimately depends heavily on the enterprises themselves, their production capacity, export capability, and ability to expand markets. 

Addressing enterprises’ recommendations, Secretary Ngo Chi Cuong noted that labor requirements, especially foreign language proficiency, are increasingly high. Therefore, companies must develop plans to train and improve workers’ skills to meet recruitment needs and gradually reduce dependence on foreign labor. 

Regarding social housing, the industrial park has thousands of workers, yet housing supply remains limited. Provincial departments and sectors were tasked with urgently studying and proposing social housing solutions, possibly combined with commercial components, and reporting to competent authorities for consideration. 

In terms of energy, he emphasized the need to proactively research and implement green energy solutions, especially rooftop solar power. Investments must ensure balanced benefits among stakeholders, and related procedures for substations must be completed promptly to guarantee stable electricity supply for production. 

In the context of the Government’s strong push toward high economic growth, Dong Thap Province must also strive to contribute to this common goal. In the time ahead, Secretary Ngo Chi Cuong urged the investor to accelerate investment attraction and increase the park’s occupancy rate. Attracting new projects will not only boost growth this year but also create a solid foundation for sustainable growth in the years to come. The province’s guiding spirit is to take decisive action, with clearly defined tasks, timelines, and responsibilities, and to focus on swiftly removing bottlenecks to drive development. 

By HA NAM
Translated by ANH DUC