OVERVIEW
1. Natural conditions
Thanh Hoa is located in the influence area of impacts from the Northern key economic region, the Northern provinces of Laos and the Central key economic region, at the gateway of the connection between the North and the Central region, with a system of convenient transportation such as: trans-Vietnam railway, Ho Chi Minh road, national highways 1A, 10, 45, 47, 217; Nghi Son deep-sea port and river system are convenient for North-South circulation, with regions in the province and international travel. Currently, Thanh Hoa has Sao Vang airport and is planning to open more international airports close to the sea to serve Nghi Son economic zone and tourists.
2. Human resources
Population:
In 2005, Thanh Hoa had 3.67 million people; There are 7 ethnic groups living there, namely: Kinh, Muong, Thai, H'mong, Dao, Tho and Hoa. Ethnic minorities live mainly in mountainous and border areas.
Labor:
The population of working age is about 2.16 million, accounting for 58.8% of the provincial population. The labor force of Thanh Hoa is relatively young, with a good educational level. The trained labor force accounts for 27%, of which workers with college and university degrees or higher make up 5.4%.
3. Technical infrastructure system
Transport infrastructure:
Thanh Hoa has a convenient transportation system both on railway, road and waterway:
- North-South railway route running through Thanh Hoa province is 92km long with 9 stations, convenient for transporting goods and passengers.
- Roads with a total length of over 8,000 km, including important national highways such as: National road 1A, national highway 10 running through the plains and coastal areas, strategic road 15A, Ho Chi Minh road throughout the central region. du and mountainous areas; National highways 45 and 47 connect coastal delta districts with the mountainous and midland areas of the province, and national highway 217 connects Thanh Hoa with Hua Phan province of Laos.
- Thanh Hóa has more than 1,600 km of rivers, of which 487 km have been exploited for vehicles of a capacity of 20 to 1,000 tons. Le Mon port is 6km from the center of Thanh Hoa City with a capacity of 300,000 tons / year and 600-ton ships safely dock. Nghi Son deep-sea port, capable of receiving ships of over 50,000 tons, is currently being focused on being a focal point for international logistics and transport..
INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT IN THANH HOA
In 2017, Thanh Hoa's PCI increased by 3 levels compared to 2016. Many bright spots in improving the business investment environment of the province are reflected in the indicators, such as: Enterprises entering the market more favorable ( ranked 9/63, up 47 grades); Enterprises have easier access to land (ranked 6/63, up 40 steps); business environment tended to move towards more equality (ranked 48/63, up 1.5 points); the provincial government is assessed to be more dynamic and creative in timely removing difficulties and obstacles for enterprises (ranked 30/63, up 0.92 points) ..
According to information from the Department of Planning and Investment, in the period of 2016 - 2018, the province has attracted 592 business investment projects, including 567 domestic investment projects and 25 investment projects. Foreign direct investment, with a total registered capital of 72,923 billion dong and 3,194 million USD.
In recent years, Thanh Hoa has been assessed as a locality with a good quality of operation, with low market entry costs and an improved business environment. Not only that, the provincial leaders are dynamic and creative in solving difficulties and problems for businesses. With the attention of leaders and local authorities, in the coming time, the Thanh Hoa business community will soon receive positive guidelines and management for development.
According to Baothanhhoa.vn
