At a press conference held on January 15, which released the information, representatives of local authorities said more than 500 delegates, including those from 260 domestic and international enterprises, are expected to attend the conference.
Phan Dinh Phung, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, noted the event aims at introducing investors to preferential policies designated for them and a list of projects on agriculture, processing industry, mining, renewable energy, and tourism.
Le Tan Ho, Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment, said Phu Yen houses five concentrated industrial parks covering a total area of 498 hectares.
The province is investing in infrastructure at the Nam Phu Yen economic zone and building a hi-tech agricultural park.
The upcoming conference is expected to see the granting of licences to investments totaling nearly VND12.4 trillion (US$558 million).