Visitors to Ban Gioc Waterfall, a famous destination in Cao Bang. The province is working to turn tourism into one of its economic pillars (Photo: VNA)Cao Bang (VNA) – The northern mountainousprovince of Cao Bang is taking an array of measures to turn tourism, border gateeconomic activities and hi-tech agriculture into the pillars of its economy.
Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeHoang Xuan Anh said Cao Bang is inviting investment in eco-tourism projects,hi-tech agriculture, agro-forestry-fishery processing, infrastructure andtraffic connectivity.
To create favourable conditions for businesses,it will further improve the local investment climate. Each official and civilservant of the province is committed to providing the best services to peopleand enterprises, the official affirmed.
Anh said this direction has proved effectivewhen the revenue from tourism and activities via border gates has increasedcontinually over the past years. Local agricultural products have begun to gaina foothold in the market.
Meanwhile, more and more domestic and foreigninvestors have realised the province’s potential, he noted, adding that at therecent investment promotion conference, Cao Bang presented investmentcertificates to 14 projects worth over 3.5 trillion VND (149.5 million USD). Italso inked memoranda of understanding on cooperation with 17 investors who planto invest 36.17 trillion VND (1.5 billion USD) here.
This source of investment capital will surelybecome a strong driving force for local economy, he said.
Regarding tourism potential, Cao Bang boastsimposing mountains and beautiful natural landscapes such as Ban Gioc Waterfall,Nguom Ngao Cave, Pac Bo Cave, Lenin Spring, and Thang Hen Lake. Notably, itsNon Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark was recently recognised as a global geopark byUNESCO.
The province is also home to eight ethnic groupswith diverse culture, which is also a good condition for tourism development.
Meanwhile, Cao Bang borders the Chinese provinceof Guangxi – a relatively developed region with a population of nearly 50million. If cross-border trade and connectivity are further facilitated, itwill be a point of transit for goods of not only Vietnam but also SoutheastAsian to enter China.
Local land, water and weather conditions areideal for agriculture, Anh said, noting some famous farm produce such as TrungKhanh chestnut, Xuan Truong glutinous rice, Thach An wax gourd, beef of H’Mongethnic people, and Bao Lac black-bone chicken.
The TH Group is planning a clean dairy farmingproject in Cao Bang. Once this project is carried out, it will be momentum forlocal people to change their mindset for agricultural development, he said.-VNA
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