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Singapore’s YCH Group seeks investment opportunities in central Vietnam port area

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YCH Group, a leading logistics firm in Singapore, is exploring investment and cooperation opportunities related to strategic projects in the Lien Chieu port area, the central city of Danang.

The Lien Chieu port area, Danang city, central Vietnam. Photo by The Investor/Thanh Van.

The Lien Chieu port area, Danang city, central Vietnam. Photo by The Investor/Thanh Van.

At a Tuesday meeting with Danang’s Chairman Le Trung Chinh, YCH Group CEO Robert Yap highlighted that the company, founded in 1955, is a global leader in providing comprehensive supply chain management services. It serves as a logistics partner for major companies across industries such as high-tech, electronics, chemicals, health care, and consumer goods.

In Vietnam, YCH Group has partnered with multi-sector conglomerate T&T Group to develop the 83-hectare Vietnam SuperPort (VPS) multimodal logistics center in the northern province of Vinh Phuc.

The center, designed with a capacity of approximately 530,000 TEUs and a total investment of $166 million, is the largest of its kind in the country. VPS aims to enhance Vietnam’s integration into the global supply chain, reduce logistics costs, and improve the country’s competitive edge in international trade.

YCH is currently looking to explore additional investment opportunities for multimodal logistics centers in central and southern Vietnam. The company is also interested in potential collaborations in workforce training and logistics technology solutions, Yap added.

Given Danang’s strong economic potential and its strategic location for transportation and cargo transshipment, YCH is optimistic about the prospects of investing in a multimodal logistics center at Lien Chieu port, he remarked.

According to the city mayor, Lien Chieu port is strategically located at the end of the East-West Economic Corridor. It is being developed with an annual capacity of 50 million tons and covers an area of about 450 hectares, including both land and water surface. The Lien Chieu port area is planned to feature three docks: one for container cargo, one for general and bulk cargo, and another for liquid cargo and gas.

Chinh explained that Danang is focusing on developing the Lien Chieu port into an international gateway port, attracting major global shipping and logistics companies. The port will be capable of accommodating large vessels and facilitating container transportation and transshipment with other international ports.

Import and export goods can be directly shipped from Lien Chieu Port to European and American countries, reducing transportation costs, he said, adding it is expected to become one of the key ports in international shipping routes for large vessels, which will elevate Vietnam’s position in the global supply chain.

“The city appreciates YCH Group’s interest in exploring investment and cooperation opportunities in Danang. The local government is committed to supporting and creating favorable conditions, providing full information to facilitate the group’s research and implementation of strategic investment projects in the Lien Chieu port area,” Chinh emphasized.

According to the municipal Statistics Office, Danang attracted $8 million in FDI in the first two month of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 63.8%. Among these, 14 new projects registered a total capital of $7.78 million.

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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.

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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.

Jay Lee, Country Director, South Korea at Agoda, shared, “K-pop transcends borders, uniting fans worldwide, and we’re excited to bring Japanese fans closer to the action. Agoda is making dreams come true with free tickets to see NCT WISH, THE BOYZ, n.SSign, and more, along with unbeatable hotel deals—turning Seoul into the must-visit hotspot for K-pop lovers this spring.”

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Promoting circular economy in industrial parks

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The benefits of green transformation in industrial parks are both huge and lasting, according to leaders of the Ministry of Planning and Investment. However, in the short term, many challenges and obstacles have meant the transition process has not been as strong as expected.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held a conference entitled “Advancing circular economy in Vietnam’s industrial parks for sustainable development” on the afternoon of April 12.

In his opening speech, Le Thanh Quan, Director General of the Department of Economic Zones Management under the Ministry of Planning (MPI), said that in the more than 30 years of establishment and development, industrial and economic zones have been recognised as playing an important role in fostering socio-economic development, accelerating the process of industrialisation and modernisation, and promoting international integration.

Circular economic development is a trend that many countries around the world consider to be the green industrial revolution of the 21st century and is consistent with the country’s development orientation in the coming period. In particular, the eco-industrial park model is seen as the driving force to boost the circular economy.

According to Quan, the benefits of this transformation are great and long-lasting, but in the short term, many obstacles are preventing the transformation process from taking place as strongly as expected.

Smail Alhilali, Industrial Development Officer at the Department of Environment, UNIDO, said: “Promoting circular economy in industrial zones can help Vietnam to not only reduce environmental impacts but also create opportunities for innovation and green growth.”

Vietnam has a lot of potential. With existing support and available directions, Vietnam should learn from previous countries and successfully implement digital and energy transformation. The country should not only focusing on cleaner production and reduced emissions but also address the consumption issues.

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The transaction is only permitted if the Vietnamese investors in the company refuse to purchase, according to the government’s Decree 58/2025 on renewable and new energy, effective from March 3, 2025.

Transactions of a part of an offshore wind project or an entire project must comply with the Electricity Law 2024 and other laws related to investment, enterprises, and sea.

They must be approved by the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade if there is involvement of foreign investors.

A sea-based wind power project in Tra Vinh province, Mekong Delta, southern Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Trungnam Group.

A sea-based wind power project in Tra Vinh province, Mekong Delta, southern Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Trungnam Group.

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Second, the foreign buyers must ensure that the offshore wind power project has the participation of domestic enterprises with at least 5% of chartered capital or voting shares of the company that implements such projects. The “domestic enterprises” must be wholly state-owned enterprises (SOEs) or firms with SOEs holding more than a 50% stake.

Third, they must commit to utilizing domestic supplies (workforce, service, products) during their investment, construction and operation, on the basis of ensuring competitiveness of prices, quality, schedule, and available capability.

For operational projects, the transations must meet the “second” requirement mentioned above.

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