Delegates performed the ceremony of pressing the button to start the factory.

Launching the first secondary project

VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park Project was approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 1255/QD-TTg dated October 17, 2022 with a scale of 293.7 hectares, a total investment of VND 3,717 billion, invested by VSIP Can Tho Joint Stock Company. The industrial park is planned with a green industrial park model, modern infrastructure, smart operation management, in line with the country's orientation of rapid and sustainable development. Over the past time, VSIP Can Tho Joint Stock Company has closely coordinated with the city's departments, branches and sectors throughout the project implementation process, from investment preparation, site clearance, investment in technical infrastructure construction... Up to now, it has basically met all the conditions to call for and attract secondary investors to invest and Bestway Group is the first secondary investor to implement the project at VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park.

Bestway Group was established in 1994 in Shanghai, China, producing inflatable sports and entertainment products with a market share of 1/3 of the world, annual global revenue of about 1.6 billion USD; raw materials are imported from Japan, the United States; products are exported to the United States and Europe. The new Bestway factory in Can Tho is located in VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park, with a total area of ​​280,000m2, total investment capital of 300 million USD, will build a modern production facility integrating research and development, smart manufacturing and green logistics, creating 5,000 jobs for the locality and achieving annual revenue of 500 million USD.

Products manufactured by Bestway were displayed at the factory opening ceremony.

According to Mr. Tong Thanh Thuy, General Director of Production of Bestway Group, the Bestway Factory in Can Tho located in VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park will build a modern production facility integrating research and development, smart manufacturing and green logistics, creating 5,000 jobs for the locality and striving to achieve annual revenue of 500 million USD. We chose Can Tho because it is the center of the Mekong Delta, with a convenient network of waterways, roads and air transport; has an abundant labor force and many high-quality talents; the fast and enthusiastic "one-stop" service of the Can Tho City government has given us more confidence in the future. Bestway is committed to adhering to the philosophy of sustainable development, building green factories, using solar energy, circulating water systems, recycling raw materials, minimizing carbon emissions; applying AI to support overall management and investing in large-scale automated production lines, enhancing product competitiveness.

Strengthening cooperation

The groundbreaking ceremony of Bestway Factory at VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park not only marked the beginning of an important project, but also opened a meaningful cooperative relationship between Bestway and VSIP. Mr. Leaw Wee Ming, General Director of VSIP Can Tho, shared: We are honored to accompany a prestigious and visionary investor like Bestway in the journey of expanding operations in the Mekong Delta region. Choosing VSIP Can Tho as an investment destination demonstrates strong belief in the strategic potential of the region, in the favorable investment environment of Can Tho City, as well as in VSIP's ability to support investors in implementing projects effectively. With modern infrastructure, a synchronous utility system and a professional support team, VSIP Can Tho is committed to always being a reliable partner, standing side by side with investors in every stage of development. We believe that, in addition to economic value, Bestway's project will bring practical and long-term contributions to the local community, from creating more job opportunities, improving workers' skills, to promoting sustainable development in the area. In the coming time, we look forward to continuing to receive valuable support from local authorities and stakeholders to help Bestway realize the set goals, contributing to the common development of VSIP Can Tho and Can Tho City.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee, emphasized: Investor Bestway chose VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park to continue expanding production investment, promising to bring many values ​​to Can Tho City, create jobs for workers and contribute to the city's budget. The choice of the investor has contributed to affirming Can Tho City as an attractive destination for investment and production - business. The leaders of Can Tho City People's Committee committed to always accompany, improve conditions on infrastructure, investment environment, create all conditions to support investors to implement projects in the city. The City People's Committee assigned the Management Board of Can Tho Export Processing and Industrial Zones and the city's departments and branches to regularly monitor and actively support VSIP Can Tho and Bestway Vietnam to carry out investment procedures in accordance with regulations to deploy construction and complete the Factory according to the set plan. The City People's Committee requested VSIP Can Tho and Bestway Vietnam Company to have a specific plan for the work in the coming time to focus on implementation and proactively coordinate with the city's departments, branches and sectors in carrying out procedures according to current legal regulations.

Article and photos: MINH HUYEN

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