Binh Duong attracts more than 3 billion USD in FDI

Binh Duong province, one of industrial hubs in southern Vietnam, has so far this year attracted over 3 billion USD in foreign direct investment, taking the lead in the Southeast region.

Binh Duong has estimated its gross regional domestic product growth at 8% and GRDP per capital at 7,100 USD this year.

The locality's index of industrial production is expected to expand 8.9%, while its total retail sales of goods and services increased by nearly 17%.

Binh Duong's total import and export turnover hit nearly 61.5 billion USD, of which, export reached about 36 billion USD, up 9% year-on-year, resulting in a trade surplus of 10 billion USD.

Meanwhile, the province’s total social investment capital reached over 6.4 billion USD, up roundly 13% year-on-year. This year, the southern industrial hub has fulfilled 29 out of 34 socio-economic development targets./.

VNA