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Hung Yen develops industrial parks to attract investment

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13 hours ago

March 16, 2025

In 2024, Hung Yen Province attracted a record of nearly 4 billion USD in domestic and foreign investment, significantly contributing to the province’s industrial development efforts. The province aims for economic growth targets of 8% or higher in 2025 and beyond.

Hung Yen borders Hanoi and has an advantageous transport infrastructure with connections to seaports, airports and major urban centres. To leverage these strengths, the province is focusing resources on building industrial park infrastructure to attract investment.

Building technical infrastructure for industrial parks

At the Industrial Park No. 3 construction site, workers are rushing to complete the technical infrastructure. Nguyen Cong Hong, General Director of TDH Ecoland, said, “To overcome difficulties, Hung Yen established a steering committee for site clearance of key projects, making this process smoother. Within a short time, all 160 hectares of Industrial Park No. 3 was handed over to the investor.”

Immediately after the land was cleared, TDH Ecoland and its partners focused on building technical infrastructure. In less than a year, Industrial Park No. 3 has essentially completed its technical infrastructure and begun operations. With its advantageous location adjacent to the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway, and particularly the policy of one-time land rental payments, it has drawn many FDI investment projects.

Hung Yen Province occupies a strategic position in the Northern Key Economic Region, bordering Hanoi, with convenient transport infrastructure, including the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway, National Highways 5, 38, 39, and Hanoi’s Ring Road 4, connecting to seaports, airports and major northern urban centres. To capitalise on these advantages and create breakthrough economic development, the province has consistently focused on industrial park infrastructure development to attract investment.

Vu Quoc Nghi, Head of the Hung Yen Industrial Parks Management Board, shared that to create favourable conditions for industrial park infrastructure construction, since 2021, the Provincial Party Committee Standing Board issued a directive on site clearance for infrastructure projects and a decision on establishing a steering committee for key projects during the 2021-2025 period, led by the Provincial Party Secretary. The province has mobilised the entire political system to persuade residents to agree to hand over land for socio-economic development projects.

The steering committee for key projects meets monthly to review site clearance progress and issues directives to promptly resolve difficulties and obstacles. Consequently, between 2021 and 2024, the province cleared nearly 1,300 hectares of land for industrial park infrastructure development, almost triple the total area from 2015 to 2020.

Industrial park developers have accelerated construction and invested in comprehensive technical infrastructure. In 2024, approximately 620 hectares of land were developed, nearly double from 2023, which brings the total area of industrial parks with technical infrastructure to about 2,500 hectares, representing 89% of the total area, with approximately 540 hectares remaining available for lease. Many industrial parks have become operational and attracted investment, notably the Thang Long II Industrial Park expansion, Industrial Park No. 3, Industrial Park No. 5, and the Clean Industrial Park.

Integrated industrial park infrastructure has facilitated effective investment attraction. In 2024, Hung Yen Province received 86 projects, a 33% increase from 2023, with a total registered capital of 772 million USD and 11.6 trillion VND.

The industrial parks have attracted many large high-tech projects. Notable examples include Nitto Vietnam’s 132 million USD project to manufacture LCD polarising films for smartphones and automobiles, Molex Vietnam’s 128 million USD project to produce optical cables and high-speed connection cables, and Arizon Vietnam’s 67.5 million USD project manufacturing RFID labels.

Creating momentum for breakthrough growth

According to the Prime Minister’s decision on industrial park development planning to 2030 with a vision for 2050, Hung Yen Province will have 35 industrial parks with a total area exceeding 12,000 hectares. Currently, the province has 12 industrial parks covering more than 3,123 hectares. Of these, 10 industrial parks (approximately 2,773 hectares) are operational and accepting secondary investment projects.

Hung Yen Party Secretary Nguyen Huu Nghia shared that 2024 was a record year for the province’s investment attraction, with 180 projects totalling over 61 trillion VND and more than 1.5 billion USD. To date, the province has 2,371 active projects (1,755 domestic and 616 foreign) with total registered capital exceeding 370 trillion VND and over 8.5 billion USD.

This achievement is significantly owed to the industrial parks’ contribution to attracting investment and helping drive high and stable economic growth for the province. In 2024, the province’s economy grew by 7.7% to 159.8 trillion VND and GDP per capita reached 121.3 million VND, up 8.8 million VND compared to 2023.

To achieve breakthrough development strategic goals, Nghia stated that the province is determined to pursue a new growth model based on pillars, including the enabling role of government, focusing on promoting strong digital transformation, continuously improving institutions, investment environment, business climate and competitiveness, and strengthening the leading role of public investment.

Simultaneously, the province will establish an ecosystem for clean, high-tech industrial development with selective new investment attraction policies that prioritise scale, modern technology, and environmental protection.

Hung Yen is also accelerating urbanisation, developing large, smart, ecological urban areas linked with modern trade and services development, improving provincial competitiveness, and creating favourable conditions for businesses and investors to have equal access to information, business opportunities, investment and land.

Hung Yen leaders regularly maintain contact and dialogue with businesses to promptly identify and address difficulties and obstacles facing them, strengthen investment and trade promotion activities, promote potential and business opportunities, and build the province’s brand and image domestically and internationally.

In the coming period, the province will focus on reviewing and updating land use plans for industrial parks to be developed according to the master plan and adding newly established industrial parks to the list of provincial key projects.

Provincial functional agencies have been directed to accelerate compensation, site clearance and land handover to industrial park investors for technical infrastructure construction and project reception.

They are also increasing the implementation pace of approved industrial park infrastructure investment projects, striving to have approximately 2,000 hectares of cleared land ready for lease by the end of 2025.

The province aims to have 30 industrial parks (9,588 hectares) by 2030 and 35 (over 12,000 hectares) by 2050, transforming Hung Yen into one of Vietnam’s strongest industrially developed provinces.

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Hanoi honours 36 key industrial products

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27 minutes ago

March 17, 2025

Industrialzone.net

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT) held a ceremony on the evening of December 13 to honour the capital city’s key industrial products for 2024.

According to the DOIT, 160 businesses participated in the selection programme for Hanoi’s key industrial products in 2024.

The department then selected 36 products from 25 enterprises to submit to the municipal People’s Committee for recognition. Ten products from ten enterprises with the highest scores were recognised as the Top Ten Key Industrial Products of Hanoi for 2024.

Of the 25 enterprises whose products were recognised as key industrial products in 2024, eight companies achieved revenue exceeding 1 trillion VND, while ten were among Vietnam’s 500 largest enterprises in 2024, as announced by the Vietnam Report.

The 2024 revenue from the 36 products of these 25 enterprises reached nearly 50 trillion VND, with an export turnover of approximately 1 billion USD.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Director in charge of the DOIT, Nguyen Kieu Oanh, stated that Hanoi has implemented various programmes to support enterprises whose products have been recognised as the capital city’s key industrial products.

Additionally, enterprises participating in the programme have made efforts to apply scientific and technical advances in modern technology in production, increase automation levels, implement digital transformation, and build smart factory models.

Therefore, the products recognised as Hanoi’s key industrial products help affirm product credibility and enhance their brands in both domestic and international markets.

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Pacifico Energy, EDF eye energy investments in Vietnam

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1 hour ago

March 17, 2025

Industrialzone.net

U.S.-based Pacifico Energy (PE) and France’s EDF have expressed strong interest in investing in Vietnam’s offshore wind and nuclear power sectors, respectively, as the country faces rising energy demands to support economic growth.

The proposals were presented during their talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Wednesday.

PE chairman Nate Franklin stated that the company is committed to expanding its investments in Vietnam’s energy sector, including multi-billion-USD offshore wind projects.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) receives U.S.-based PE's chairman Nate Franklin in Hanoi, March 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the government's news portal. — Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) receives U.S.-based PE’s chairman Nate Franklin in Hanoi, March 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the government’s news portal.

He emphasized that PE aims to introduce advanced solutions to help Vietnam enhance energy security, attract high-tech foreign direct investment (FDI), develop the semiconductor industry, supply power to data centers and AI training hubs, and drive fast and sustainable economic growth.

In response, PM Chinh encouraged PE to increase its investments and partner with Vietnamese businesses in the green transition, clean energy, and renewable energy sectors, particularly offshore wind and solar power.

He also urged the company to invest in Vietnam’s electricity grid and transmission infrastructure to strengthen the country’s energy security.

PE is among the leading U.S. investors in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector. In 2019, the company completed a 40 MW solar power project in the central province of Binh Thuan. It is also developing a 30 MW wind power project in the southern province of Ben Tre, which is expected to become operational in 2025.

During a separate discussion with PM Chinh, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet affirmed that electricity producer EDF intends to continue expanding its cooperation and investment in Vietnam’s energy sector, particularly in renewable energy and nuclear power projects.

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet in Hanoi on March 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the government's news portal. — Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet in Hanoi on March 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the government’s news portal.

The Vietnamese leader noted that Vietnam has restarted investment plans for the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants in the central province of Ninh Thuan. He added that multiple partners have expressed interest in collaborating with Vietnam on nuclear energy development.

Vietnam will prioritize partners that commit to working alongside Vietnamese investors in technology transfer throughout the project development, Chinh stated.

The Prime Minister also called on France, and EDF in particular, to support Vietnam in developing policies and regulatory frameworks for nuclear power development.

He suggested exploring cooperation in human resource training, providing preferential financing for nuclear power projects, and investing in production of electrical equipment and supporting industries for Vietnam’s nuclear energy sector.

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KCN Vietnam Group signs comprehensive partnership with VietinBank

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

Industrialzone.net

KCN Vietnam Group JSC and VietinBank signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on March 14, marking a significant milestone in their long-term partnership.

KCN Vietnam Group signs comprehensive partnership with VietinBank

This collaboration lays the foundation for the implementation of strategic corporate credit financing packages, enabling KCN Vietnam to complete its industrial ecosystem, including expanding land banks, developing high-quality factories and warehouses, and prioritising the nationwide establishment of bonded warehouses.

With modern and sustainable industrial infrastructure that meets green energy standards, integrated with tailored corporate financing solutions and multidimensional financial support, the group aims to create a dynamic investment environment that fosters seamless business operations for domestic and international investors, contributing to Vietnam’s economic growth.

This comprehensive partnership sets the stage for both existing and potential customers of KCN Vietnam and VietinBank to enhance their production capabilities, scale their businesses, and access a wide range of financial solutions, especially trade finance. This synergy will optimise capital efficiency and deliver outstanding benefits to their customers.

Under the agreement, KCN Vietnam and VietinBank have committed to comprehensive and in-depth cooperation across their respective fields of operation over the next five years.

A key highlight of the agreement is VietinBank’s pledge to prioritise support for capital mobilisation and corporate credit activities aligned with KCN Vietnam’s business model and operations.

As a result, KCN Vietnam and its partners will gain access to VietinBank’s credit facilities with flexible interest rates, terms, and loan conditions. Additionally, both parties have agreed to explore the implementation of various financial solutions and services for KCN Vietnam’s customers.

These include corporate financial solutions such as payroll services, card issuance, domestic and international payment services, as well as loans for customers to purchase or lease industrial property developed by KCN Vietnam, offered with preferential interest rates and loan terms.

Hardy Diec, COO of KCN Vietnam Group, stated that this comprehensive partnership with VietinBank was a testament to the robust growth potential of KCN Vietnam Group and underscores its commitment to continuously improving service quality.

Hardy Diec, COO of KCN Vietnam Group

“This strategic move enables us to optimise financial solutions and enhance the experience for our customers and partners, particularly in the areas of credit and banking. It also lays a solid foundation for KCN Vietnam to sustain its growth momentum, supporting the government’s efforts to attract foreign investment while positioning Vietnam to capitalise on the current global production shift,” said Diec.

At the event, Tran Minh Binh, chairman of VietinBank, emphasized that phase one of VietinBank’s Digital Transformation Journey was initially planned for completion in 2028. However, the bank is accelerating this process, with 108 initiatives set to be completed by September 2026, two years ahead of schedule.

“In parallel, we have established a data and AI division with the goal of leveraging data-driven decision-making and effectively integrating AI across our operations. This will enable VietinBank to gain deeper customer insights, optimise experiences, and deliver comprehensive, tailored financial products and services,” said Binh.

Founded in 2021, KCN Vietnam Group has rapidly expanded its footprint over the past four years, covering an industrial land bank of over 300 hectares.

The group’s portfolio comprises 10 high-quality, ready-built warehouse and factory projects strategically located in key industrial zones across both southern and northern Vietnam. These include DEEP C (Haiphong city), Thuan Thanh 3B (Bac Ninh province), Ho Nai (Dong Nai province), Phu An Thanh (Long An province), Song Than 3 (Binh Duong province), Phuc Dien and An Phat (Hai Duong province), and Tan Hung (Bac Giang province).

Strengthening ties with reputable partners like VietinBank marks a critical step in KCN Vietnam’s strategy to expand its portfolio and deliver a comprehensive suite of products and services, providing maximum support to existing customers and foreign enterprises investing in Vietnam.

Vietnam is emerging as a leading economic growth hub in the East Asia–Pacific region, driven by a robust export recovery and rising domestic demand.

With its strategic location and ongoing efforts to improve the investment climate, Vietnam is attracting substantial global foreign direct investment (FDI).

According to the Ministry of Finance, as of January 31, total registered FDI had reached $4.33 billion this year, a 48.6 per cent on-year increase. This growth serves as a key driver for the development of industrial real estate and the finance-banking sector, paving the way for strategic partnerships to capitalise on emerging trends.