Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved construction project of a new science and technology park on a nearly 200 hectare plot in District 9.

This is the second park of its kind; the first is Software Park Quang Trung. It is expected to employ around 15,000 people with 15 percent of them being locals.

It will have many sections including research; improving and transfering technology and enterprises which apply scientific achievements.

Moreover, the new park will set up relations with other available hi-tech parks.

The new park will be built environmentally friendly with open space and trees surroundings. Moreover, it is located in the plot surrounded by river and canal ; thus, it will have wharf for visitors’ and employees’ convenience.

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