Overview: Can Tho at a Glance
Can Tho is Vietnam's rank #14 province by GRDP with an estimated annual output of approximately USD 11.3 billion (VND 281.7 trillion). Located in the Mekong River Delta region and covering 6,361 km², the province is home to a population of 3.2 million and serves as a key economic contributor to Vietnam's national growth story.
Capital: Can Tho City. Average household income: approximately VND 67.1 million per year (roughly USD 2,684/year).
Key Economic Sectors
Can Tho's economy is anchored by several high-growth sectors that attract both domestic and foreign investment:
- rice milling & export
- seafood processing
- agri-food manufacturing
- logistics (Cai Rang port)
- higher education hub
These sectors benefit from Can Tho's strategic location, skilled workforce, and investment promotion policies under Vietnam's Law on Investment (amended 2024).
Investment Climate
Vietnam continues to rank among Southeast Asia's most attractive FDI destinations, and Can Tho reflects that trajectory. Notable investors and enterprises active in the province include: Vietnam Southern Food Corporation, Hau Giang Pharma, Can Tho University research.
The province offers competitive incentives for qualifying projects: preferential corporate income tax rates (as low as 10% for high-tech manufacturing), land lease concessions, and streamlined administrative procedures through the provincial Investment Promotion Centre.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Can Tho benefits from Vietnam's ongoing infrastructure investment program. National Highway networks, expressway expansions under the 2021–2030 Transport Masterplan, and power grid upgrades support industrial activity. The province's Mekong River Delta location connects it to key logistics corridors linking production bases to seaports, airports, and border crossings.
Labour Market
With a population of 3.2 million, Can Tho provides access to a labour pool that feeds both local enterprises and industrial zone tenants. Vietnam's 2025 minimum wage in Zone I stands at VND 4,960,000/month; Can Tho's wage levels vary by industry and skill tier, with technical and managerial roles commanding premium rates.
Business Directory & Provincial Data
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