A newly-built road on Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang. (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) – Total investment for socio-economic development in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang stood at 222.66 trillion VND (9.6 billion USD) in 2016-2020, with an annual average growth of 6.1 percent, according to the provincial People's Committee. This represents 52.1 percent of its gross regional domestic product (GRDP). Of the figure, 11.37 percent came from the State budget, 75.39 percent from non-State businesses and individuals, and 0.87 percent from FDI. The funds have been invested in a number of major infrastructure projects, most notably Phu Quoc International Airport, Rach Gia Pier, roads connecting Lo Te – Rach Soi, Rach Gia – Hon Dat, Rach Gia – Chau Thanh, and Duong Dong – Cuu Can – Ganh Dau, as well as more than 6,350 km of rural roads. Investment also went to the development of the power network infrastructure in coastal districts and regions where Khmer ethnic minority people live, such as Giong Rieng, Hon Dat, Go Quao, An Bien, An Minh, and Kien Hai. The province has also completed connecting the island communes of Lai Son (Kien Hai), Hon Nghe and Son Hai (Kien… Read full this story
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