Dong Hoi City: Increasing the value of manufacturing capacity

DNHN - Dong Hoi city has policies to assist firms and proposes to develop and expand eligible industrial clusters in line with the planning to restore production in industrial complex-small industrial clusters (CCN-TTCN) and increase industrial production value in the region...

Dong Hoi city currently has 6 sites, the industrial park has been planned and invested in building technical infrastructure with a total area of more than 60ha, including Thuan Duc industrial complex, Bac Nghia industrial complex, Nghia Ninh industrial complex, Phu Hai industrial complex, Quang Phu industrial cluster, Duc Ninh industrial cluster; focusing on groups of industries such as construction materials, beverages, dried seafood processing...

The infrastructure of industrial and commercial hubs is often large. Quang Phu, Bac Nghia, and Nghia Ninh industrial parks have finished the interior roads with asphalt carpets; Thuan Duc industrial park is investing in a drainage system and traffic asphalt; and Loc Ninh industrial park is constructing infrastructure phase 1 with a 4ha area...

Ms Nguyen Thi Huong Giang, Deputy Head of the Investment Project Management Board, construction and development of Dong Hoi's city land fund, stated that as of the beginning of 2022, the State had leased land to 92 projects at industrial and commercial complexes, with an occupancy rate of more than 93%. Enterprises operating in industrial zones have helped to raise the value of industrial production in the area, provide jobs for residents, and greatly increase state income.

However, because of the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, most firms in the city, like many others, have had challenges in production, business, and investment in establishing technological infrastructure during the last two years. Due to unpredictable orders, several businesses, particularly those involved in export goods, have had to limit their manufacturing size or cease operations. Faced with this predicament, the city has prioritized internal resources to invest in, assist, and strive for. Until recently, businesses have restarted operations and sought new directions, gradually stabilizing output.

Thuan Son Mineral Joint Stock Company has been in operation in the Bac Nghia industrial complex since 2017, specialising in the manufacturing of two types of products: unburnt bricks and terrazzo common pavement tiles.

After 6 years of concentrated production at Bac Nghia Industrial Park, the firm has increasingly asserted its market position with the active backing of local authorities at all levels in terms of infrastructure, trade promotion, and policies to support production loans.

Every year, the firm produces over 8 million unburnt bricks and 400 thousand m2 of terrazzo tiles, with an annual turnover of over 7 billion VND and regular positions for 20 people earning 7 million VND each month. However, in general, over the last two years, the Covid-19 epidemic has hit all enterprises and businesses, halting production and making workers' life unpleasant.

From the beginning of the year until today, the firm has gradually resumed production, consistently improved quality, and increased the number of goods to fulfil the demands of clients, thanks to timely assistance from local officials and the efforts of the unit. "Increasing market demand, assuring a solid income for employees," stated Pham Ngoc Hai, Director of Thuan Son Mineral Joint Stock Company.

Dong Hoi city has implemented the expansion and investment of new industrial clusters that are eligible for approval by the Provincial People's Committee, specifically: expanding the Nghia Ninh, Bac Nghia, and Loc Ninh industrial complex with 19.7ha; new investment in Dong Son Industrial Park with an area of 40ha; and increasing the total area of industrial land in the city to nearly 130ha.

"At the moment, the city is concentrating resources to develop several new industrial clusters in areas with industrial development potential, with favourable locations to attract investment, to connect with external infrastructure, and to be close to raw material areas, with a priority given to the development and expansion of CCNs with high occupancy rates and efficient operation."

At the same time, the city works more closely with relevant departments and branches regularly, urging functional departments and agencies in investment management and production activities in inefficient industrial parks; focusing on solving and dealing with CCN problems and difficulties; choosing green and clean production options, and prioritizing investors with technological and financial capabilities in production.

As a result, to fully exploit the potentials and strengths of the industrial clusters, providing a significant contribution to the city's quick economic recovery as planned for 2022," Dong Hoi Hoang City People's Committee Chairman Ngoc Dan stated.

Trong Lanh