Merger of An Giang and Kien Giang: New growth centers in the Mekong!

Merger of An Giang and Kien Giang: New growth centers in the Mekong!

The provinces of An Giang and Kien Giang in Vietnam's Mekong Delta are the focus of developments to create a new administrative unit. This merger is intended to form a strong socio-economic unit and significantly advance regional development. That reports Vietnam.vn.

An Giang, known for its significant geographical location with a long border with Cambodia, is the largest rice deposit in the country. More than 650,000 hectares are designated for rice cultivation, and annual rice production exceeds 4 million tons. In addition, the aquaculture area in An Giang is expected to cover 2,010 hectares in 2024, with a total production of nearly 701,000 tons.

Growth prospects and export potential

As part of the merger, export sales through An Giang border crossings are forecast to reach $1.22 billion in 2024. Combined with Kien Giang, where rice production is estimated at 4.7 million tons and fisheries and aquaculture production at nearly 815,000 tons, the total export sales of both provinces could reach over $2.3 billion. This will not only boost the economy but also highlight the full renewable energy potential in the region. Kien Giang is considered a promising location for wind and solar energy.

The new An Giang Province will cover an area of ​​nearly 9,900 km² and have a population of more than 4.95 million. This merger is expected to facilitate the planning and development of coastal economic zones and position An Giang as a future hub for agriculture and seafood processing.

Tourism and cultural heritage

Both provinces also have high potential in the tourism sector. An Giang is expected to attract about 9.1 million visitors in 2024, while Kien Giang could see nearly 10 million tourists. The merger could increase the total number of tourists to over 20 million, with an estimated revenue of VND35,350 billion. Additionally, An Giang has a rich cultural tradition with historical relics representing various ethnic groups.

Kien Giang has an impressive coastline of over 200 km and a rich island system, including the famous Phu Quoc Island. This diversity of landscape, complemented by the different climatic conditions and the agricultural area totaling 4,119.74 km², offers ideal conditions for a flourishing tourism industry.

Overall, the merger of An Giang and Kien Giang represents a significant step towards improving the quality of life in the region and creating new jobs. The merger is seen as a strategic approach to promote development in one of Vietnam's most dynamic regions. More information about Kien Giang can be found in the detailed articles on the website Wikipedia.