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KCN Vietnam Group signs comprehensive partnership with VietinBank

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18 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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.

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Vietnam’s industrial sector experienced positive growth in the January-May period, with 55 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide reporting annual increases in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The GSO identified manufacturing, processing, and electricity production and distribution as the primary drivers of the growth. Provinces recording high growth included Phu Tho (31.2%), Bac Giang (24.9%), and Binh Phuoc (14.8%). However, some other provinces like Ha Tinh, Quang Ngai and Ca Mau saw respective declines of 9%, 8.25% and 2.5% in their indexes.

Overall, the national IIP in May continued its upward trajectory, rising 3.9% month-on-month and 8.9% year-on-year. The five-month period saw an yearly increase of 6.8%.

A deeper analysis revealed the processing and manufacturing industries as the key contributor to the growth, boasting a 7.3% rise and adding 6.4 percentage points to the overall increase. The electricity production and distribution sector also performed strongly, with 12.7% growth, contributing 1.1 percentage points. Additionally, the water supply, waste, and wastewater management sector went up 6.3%, adding 0.1 percentage point. However, the mining sector experienced a decline of 5.2%, resulting in a reduction of 0.8 percentage point in the overall growth.

Specific product categories within the processing and manufacturing sectors posted impressive growth. Production of rubber and plastic products surged by 27.4%, while electrical equipment saw a 24% increase. Production of chemicals and chemical products grew by 20.1%, followed by beds, cabinets, tables, and chairs (19.6%) and metal products (13.2%).

In light of these findings, the GSO proposed a series of recommendations to further bolster Vietnam’s industrial development. It urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to prioritise a structural shift toward increasing the proportion of processing and manufacturing industries within the overall industrial sector, while simultaneously reducing reliance on the assembly and processing of imported products; enhance enterprise competitiveness and incentivise the use of domestically produced goods via technical barriers for certain imports.

Additionally, the GSO recommended that the MoIT refine key institutions such as the Key Industrial Law and the Law on Chemicals. Expediting the disbursement of public investment capital and hastening crucial projects in the fields of electricity, oil and gas, manufacturing, processing, and mining are also highlighted as crucial steps.

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Massive investments flow into Cam Lam district as airport town to take shape in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province

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March 17, 2025

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Hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars are flowing into Cam Lam district, providing a major boost for Khanh Hoa as the province in south-central Vietnam accelerates its plans to develop an international-standard airport town.

A corner of Cam Lam district, Khanh Hoa province, south-central Vietnam. Photo by The Investor/Nguyen Tri.

The provincial People’s Committee recently issued decisions to select investors for four large urban complex projects, with a total investment exceeding VND22 trillion ($862.24 million) in Cam Lam district.

The Cam Tan Urban Complex spans over 290 hectares in Cam Tan and Suoi Tan communes, with a projected population of around 4,020 people and a total investment exceeding VND5.73 trillion ($224.6 million).

The Cam Thuong Urban Complex, at the cost of nearing VND6 trillion ($236.9 million), covers nearly 300 hectares in the same two communes and will be home to 4,010 people.

Located in Cam Tan and Cam Hoa communes, the 300-hectare Cam Hoa Urban Complex will have an investment of over VND5.24 trillion ($200 million) and house 4,410 people.

Lastly, the over VND5.1 trillion ($200 million) Suoi Tan Urban Complex, spanning nearly 240 hectares in Suoi Tan commune, will accommodate around 4,020 people.

The provincial People’s Committee also approved a list of projects seeking non-budget investments for the 2025–2030 period, including three projects in Cam Lam.

The most notable is the 10,365-hectare Cam Lam New Urban Area project, with an investment of VND285.3 trillion ($11.18 billion). This major project aims to create a new urban area and world-class entertainment zone, making it one of Khanh Hoa’s flagship initiatives for the 2025–2030 period.

Developing Khanh Hoa’s southern growth pole

Positioned between the coastal towns of Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, Cam Lam benefits from a highly convenient transportation network.

With 13 kilometers of coastlines, the district has attracted significant investment over the past 20 years, leading to the development of numerous resorts that have transformed the area.

In February 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha approved a master plan for the new Cam Lam Urban Area until 2045. The planned area covers the entire administrative boundary of Cam Lam district, totaling over 54,719 hectares (excluding the Thuy Trieu Lagoon area).

Under the master plan, Cam Lam is set to become the southern growth hub of Khanh Hoa and the south-central coastal region, contributing to the province’s ambition to become a centrally governed city. Vietnam currently has six centrally managed cities, namely Hanoi, Hai Phong, Danang, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho.

The district will be developed into a modern, international-standard airport town, focusing on coastal tourism, logistics services, finance, global innovation, education, healthcare, and cutting-edge research. The goal is to create a high-quality living environment with modern infrastructure.

In August 2024, the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee approved a zoning plan (scale 1/2000) that covers the coastal sub-area, the central urban sub-area, and the northern urban sub-area of the new Cam Lam town.

The central urban sub-area aims to develop a new political-administrative center for Cam Lam, as well as an innovation hub that is part of a larger regional center.

The northern urban sub-area will focus on developing a new urban center, featuring a chain of golf courses, amusement parks, and specialized parks near Cu Hin Mountain.

Meanwhile, the coastal urban sub-area will serve as a tourism, service, and coastal urban zone, acting as the maritime gateway to the new town.

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Nguyen Anh Tuan, vice president of the Khanh Hoa Real Estate Brokerage Association, stated that the local real estate market has emerged from its most challenging period and showed clear signs of recovery in 2024.

The market’s recovery is driven by significant improvements in infrastructure and well-planned, long-term development schemes, such as the Nha Trang master plan for 2040 and the Cam Lam airport town master plan through 2045, he noted.

These initiatives have drawn considerable interest from investors, highlighting the region’s sustainable property market growth potential.

“The real estate market in Khanh Hoa, particularly in hotspots like Nha Trang and Cam Lam, has experienced a notable rise in prices over the past year. This surge has created pressure for both homebuyers and new investors, potentially driving property prices to unsustainable levels, which could pose risks to liquidity and long-term value stability,” Tuan added.

With a strong foundation for recovery in 2024, Tuan believed that the local real estate market will continue to grow substantially in 2025, supported by the ongoing improvements in infrastructure.

Notably, key projects such as the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot Expressway and the expansion of Cam Ranh Airport will play a pivotal role in stimulating the market and attracting further investment.

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Agoda Offers Free Tickets for Japanese Fans to See NCT WISH, THE BOYZ, n.SSign and More at Seoul Spring Festa

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Digital travel platform Agoda is giving K-pop fans in Japan a reason to cheer with an exclusive offer to attend the Seoul Spring Festa’s opening concert, WONDER SHOW, which will take place on Wed, Apr. 30 at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

TOKYO, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda is giving K-pop fans in Japan a reason to cheer with an exclusive offer to attend the Seoul Spring Festa’s opening concert, WONDER SHOW, which will take place on Wed, Apr. 30 at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

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Fans from Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan can snag two free tickets per booking to the highly anticipated event featuring K-pop artists NCT WISH, THE BOYZ, n.SSign, TWS, NMIXX, god, STAYC, ALL(H)OURS, NEXZ, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, NouerA, KiiiKiii and more to be announced*. Travelers can secure the free tickets through the ‘Agoda x Wonder Show’ special room package available via participating properties on Agoda. The offer will be available starting March 17 to April 11, 2025, for check-ins between April 21-30, 2025, and includes an additional discount of up to 15% off accommodations.

The Seoul Spring Festa, a city-wide celebration of Korean culture, food, and entertainment, includes a lineup of performances by NCT WISH, known for their electrifying stage presence; THE BOYZ, celebrated for their dynamic choreography; and n.SSign, the rising stars captivating fans across Asia, and many more. Pre-sale tickets for the event have already sold out, making Agoda’s offer a golden opportunity for fans to experience the magic of K-pop live.

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