Phu Tho, April 16 -- Chairman of the Phu Tho provincial People's Committee Tran Duy Dong met with representatives of 39 leading and major enterprises from Shanghai on April 16, as part of the provincial investment promotion conference held in China's financial capital and the Asia-Pacific's premier economic hub.

In his opening speech, Dong spotlighted Phu Tho's strategic position following the merger of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, and Hoa Binh provinces effective on July 1, 2025. The newly enlarged province spans over 9,300 sq.km with a population exceeding 4 million, ranking 15th in area and 11th in population nationwide. Phu Tho lies along the Kunming - Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong - Quang Ninh economic corridor, a key trade route linking south...