Hanoi, Oct. 22 -- Vietnam's northern central provinces are capitalising on their geographical advantages, deep-water seaports and regional and international transport links to attract major industrial projects, which are driving both local and national economic growth. The rapid development of these projects is not only creating new growth momentum for individual localities but also helping establish a competitive coastal economic belt for a new phase of development. Industrial powerhouses drive regional growth Located on the southern coast of Thanh Hoa province, Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, with total investment exceeding 9 billion USD, began commercial operations in 2018 after four years of construction. The project has ...