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David Nardone Reiterates WHA’s Strong Commitment to Vietnam During Investors Conference in Nghe An

07/03/2019

The “Meeting with Investors Conference at Lunar New Year 2019”, held last February in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, was chaired by Vietnam’s Prime Minister, Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc. This event was attended by top leaders of the province and around 700 participants from local and international business communities who came to find out more about the central province’s features and strengths, as well as opportunities available for potential investors.

Mr David Nardone, Group Executive Industrial and International, WHA Industrial Development, was among the guest speakers invited to grace the event. He explained the progress of WHA Industrial Zone – Nghe An 1, the first in the province and the largest planned industrial zone in North Central Vietnam. Representing 498 hectares out of a total of 3,200 hectares earmarked for development, Phase 1 will soon offer world-class facilities and services. The first area is now ready to welcome investors in different sectors.

Industrial sectors potentially interested in establishing their activities at the WHA Industrial Zone – Nghe An comprise:

  • Industrial: Automotive, Plastics, Light Metals, Textiles/Garments, Building Materials
  • Consumer: Food Processing, Beverages, Value-Added Agriculture, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Electrical Appliances
  • Technology: Electronics, Medical Assembly, Software, Smart Phones, Communications
  • Logistics: Cold Storage, Inland Container Depot, Modern Warehouse, Logistics, Shipping and Freight

Nghe An’s province is gaining popularity among investors who consider it an attractive investment venue that is strategically located in Vietnam’s north-central region. It is undergoing continuous major improvements in infrastructure while expanding its transport scene for efficient logistics via road, rail, sea and air. It also boasts abundant natural resources and a trained workforce, which are major considerations for all investors.

During his speech, Mr Nardone explained, “We are confident that Vietnam will continue to enjoy remarkable economic and social growth, to enhance its manufacturing base, and to position itself among the most competitive major markets in Asia and beyond. At WHA, we are honored to join in this partnership going forward,” Mr Nardone concluded.