FOSHAN, China, Nov. 11 -- Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung welcomed plans for a $25 million-$30 million hygiene products factory in Liberia during a visit to Chinese manufacturers KEDA Industrial Group and Sunda Group, where company officials said the project is targeting completion between May and June 2027.

By Jaheim T. Tumu- jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com

The facility, which will produce sanitary pads, baby diapers, wipes and other hygiene products, is being developed by Softcare at the Free Zones area on Bushrod Island near Monrovia.

Prince Wreh, Chairperson of the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), said an investment agreement with Softcare was signed in August 2026 after due diligence missions to Ghana and...