Lâm Đồng expands to the sea, unlocking East Sea treasures

Lâm Đồng province, once landlocked, now possesses 192 kilometers of coastline along the East Sea, previously belonging to Bình Thuận. This significant geographical shift grants the province access to abundant marine resources and places it on a vital trade corridor connecting the South Central region with the southern economic hub.

The integration of coastal areas is seen as more than just an administrative change; it's a strategic addition of resources. Lâm Đồng can now develop both its highland and marine economies simultaneously. The coastal zone offers ample land, diverse ecosystems, rich resources, and improving connectivity.

This newly acquired coastline lies on a key trade axis, linking directly to Khánh Hòa in the north and the dynamic Southeast economic region in the south. This forms a potentially lucrative development corridor for the South Central region. Unlike many central Vietnamese areas prone to typhoons, Bình Thuận's waters are relatively stable, with ample sunshine and low rainfall, allowing for year-round economic activities.

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This is one of the traditional fishing grounds rich in aquatic resources, very convenient for developing offshore fishing, fisheries logistics, and other marine economic sectors.

This stability is a significant advantage for developing marine tourism, fisheries, maritime services, logistics, high-tech aquaculture, and renewable energy. Wind turbines and solar farms already dot the landscape in areas like Trinh Nữ sand dunes and Hòa Thắng, transforming a region once considered the driest in the country.

According to Huỳnh Quang Huy, former head of the Bình Thuận Fisheries Department, the waters offer a fishing ground of approximately 52,000 square kilometers, historically rich in aquatic resources. This is ideal for offshore fishing and related support services. Improved infrastructure, including the North-South expressway, further enhances connectivity, reducing transport times and attracting investment and tourism.

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When the connectivity system is increasingly perfected, Binh Thuan's coastal advantage is no longer just the potential of a coastal locality but has become a common development resource for the whole province.