Son La attracts tourism projects worth over $300 billion

On the afternoon of April 21, the People’s Committee of Son La province worked with departments and agencies to address difficulties and obstacles related to several investment attraction projects proposed for study by Tay Thai Duong Joint Stock Company and Binh An HEALING Joint Stock Company.

Representatives of the investors proposed seven projects across three villages in Van Ho commune. The projects are interconnected, with a total investment of nearly VND 8,000 billion (equivalent to USD 303.5 million), covering more than 455 hectares of land, and are expected to create jobs for over 1,400 local workers. The investors have conducted surveys and developed preliminary design plans.

The project portfolio includes: Tat Nang Waterfall Ecotourism Area and Bo Am hot spring; Tat Nang residential area; 27-hole Chieng Yen golf course project; Suoi Ca ecotourism area, Hop Thanh hot spring; nursing home and residential area in Hop Thanh; Van Ho racetrack; zoo park and resort villas.

Investor representatives committed that if implemented, the projects will prioritize preserving natural landscapes, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring a balance between tourism development and conservation.

At the meeting, departments and agencies provided feedback on the necessity and feasibility of the projects. Deputy Chairman Nguyen Thanh Cong requested the investor to continue reviewing and refining the plans, including considering merging related projects and adjusting the nursing home project to better suit practical needs and various age groups.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Viet, Chairman of the Son La People’s Committee, emphasized that alongside positive results in agriculture and renewable energy development, tourism still has significant potential but remains underdeveloped, particularly mountain landscape tourism.

Aiming to host the National Tourism Year 2028, Son La is oriented toward attracting large-scale, high-quality tourism projects that effectively utilize resources while protecting the environment, creating new momentum for socio-economic development. The province affirmed it will continue to accompany and support investors in compliance with legal regulations.

Expressing support for the proposals in principle, he requested investors to continue completing documentation and plans in accordance with regulations. Based on feedback from departments and agencies, the projects are initially assessed as aligned with planning, local potential, natural landscapes, cultural identity, and current development needs, in line with the province’s orientation toward green and sustainable growth.

If implemented, the projects are expected to boost economic growth, restructure the labor force, create jobs, improve livelihoods, and increase local budget revenues.

The Chairman also instructed departments and agencies to thoroughly review regulations related to investment, construction, land, and environment; strengthen coordination; promptly resolve difficulties; and create favorable conditions for investors to complete procedures, thereby accelerating progress and continuing to attract investment projects to the province.

$1 = VND 26,355 (Source: Vietcombank)