MONTHLY VIETNAM NEWS RECAP( JULY 2025)

HIGHLIGHTS OF ECONOMIC, INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS

Vietnam: Foreign investment accelerates, reaching over 21.51 billion USD in 6 months

By the end of June 2025, the total newly registered, adjusted and contributed capital by FDIs reached over 21.51 billion USD, up 32.6% over the same period. The realized capital of foreign investment projects is estimated at about 11.72 billion USD, up 8.1% over the same period. Of which, there is nearly 9.3 billion USD of newly registered capital of 1,988 projects; 8.95 billion USD of adjusted capital of 826 projects and 3.28 billion USD of investment capital through capital contribution.

Vietnam: The global production shift wave – Opportunities from new risks

According to experts, tenants today increasingly prioritize flexibility, savings and sustainability. Strategies such as “China +1” and “friend-shoring” are expected to bring practical benefits to Vietnam, especially in attracting FDI inflows and increasing demand for modern industrial spaces. At the same time, this trend will also promote the development of domestic supply chains, enhance competitiveness and create innovation momentum for the entire industry.

Vietnam: FDI enterprises in the electronics industry still have competitive advantages

FiinRatings has just given its opinion on Vietnam’s FDI electronics industry in the face of the impact of reciprocal tariffs. The impact of the new tariff policy on FDI enterprises in the electronics industry can be divided into 3 main groups: Less affected group – Potential risk group – The most damage group. In particular, the least affected group: FDI enterprises exporting finished phone and electronic products (for example: Samsung, Intel) are exempted from direct tax, so they are almost unaffected.

Vietnam: Eco-Industrial Parks – From Green solutions to competitive advantages

After 4 years of implementation, the GEIPP Vietnam Program has identified more than 900 eco-industrial park (EIP) opportunities at 90 enterprises, of which over 400 have been implemented and more than 200 are in the planning stage. These solutions help save up to 2.6 million USD per year through significantly reducing the consumption of resources and raw materials. Currently, there are 6 IPs being converted including: Amata, DEEP C, Nam Cau Kien, VSIP, Hiep Phuoc and Tan Do.

Vietnam: Industrial Real Estate rental prices in Vietnam have increased by 70%

To date, the global average rental price has increased by about 41% compared to the end of 2019. Australia and Vietnam have increased by over 70%, while India, Japan, Thailand, and mainland China have not fluctuated significantly. In Vietnam, labor costs are currently less than 25% of the global median wage, placing Vietnam in the group with the lowest labor costs in the Asia-Pacific region. Currently, the average rental price in Hanoi is about 5.3 USD/m2/month, and in HCM is 4.9 USD/m2/month.

Vietnam: Groundbreaking ceremony for semiconductor packaging technology laboratory

On July 28, the People’s Committee of Da Nang City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Fab-Lab project for advanced semiconductor packaging technology production. The project is invested by VSAP LAB JSC in the Concentrated Information Technology Park of Da Nang Software Park No. 2. It is invested with a total capital of VND 1,800 billion, built on an area of 2,288 m2, with a total usable floor area of over 5,700 m2, and is expected to be put into operation in the Q4/2026.

Vietnam: Approval of investment policy for Quy Nhon – Pleiku Expressway Project

On June 27, the National Assembly voted to approve the investment policy for the Quy Nhon – Pleiku Expressway Project. The project is about 125 km long, divided into 3 component projects. The total preliminary investment of the project is about 43,734 billion VND. The project is prepared for investment and implementation in 2025, expected to be completed and put into operation from 2029. Implementing the form of non-stop electronic toll collection in exploitation and operation.

Vietnam: Approval of adjustment of investment for Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway

On June 27, the National Assembly officially approved the Resolution on adjusting the investment policy for the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Construction Project, Phase 1. Total new investment of the project is VND 21,551 billion. The project has a total length of nearly 54km with the starting point at the National Highway 1 bypass in Bien Hoa City. The end point is at National Highway 56 in Ba Ria City. The project will be basically completed in 2025 and put into synchronous operation in 2026.

Hanoi: ASG starts construction of CN2 Industrial Cluster

Recently, in Mai Dinh commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi, ASG Group officially started the project to invest in CN2 Industrial Cluster. The project area is about 50.59 ha, with a total investment of nearly 1,000 billion VND. Each industrial land plot has a minimum area of 2,000 sqm, a maximum construction density of 70%, and a building height of up to 35m. Standard fire protection system; centralized wastewater treatment plant with advanced technology, capacity of 1,250m3/day and night.

Hai Phong: Hoang Dieu Industrial Park Approved

Hai Phong continues to expand its industrial map with the super project Hoang Dieu Industrial Park with a scale of more than 245 ha and a total capital of nearly 3,400 billion VND. It is invested by Hoang Dieu Industrial Park Infrastructure Development JSC, and has just been approved by the People’s Committee of the former Hai Duong province for investment policy and selection of investors. It will be implemented in the communes of Hoang Dieu, Gia Phuc, Hong Hung and Gia Loc town.

Hai Phong: Approved investment in 2 industrial parks with an area of over 434 hectares

On July 14, Hai Phong has just agreed on the investment policy 02 industrial parks. Specifically, Thuy Nguyen Industrial Park (phase 1) has a scale of 247.8 ha, deployed in the wards of Bach Dang, Nam Trieu, Hoa Binh. The total investment capital of the project is 3,939.7 billion VND. Tien Lang Airport Industrial Park – Area B has a scale of 186.4 ha, deployed in Chan Hung commune, belonging to the South Hai Phong coastal economic zone. The total investment capital of the project is 2,795.3 billion VND.

Hue: Approval of the Technology and Software Production Park

Hue City People’s Committee has just approved the investment policy of the “Technology and Software Production Park” project with a total investment of nearly VND 1,778 billion. It is deployed in Thuy Van ward, Thuan Hoa district, with an area of over 5 ha. The design capacity is enough to meet the needs of about 10,000 specialized workers in fields such as programming, AI, big data, software design and export. The project has a duration of 50 years.

Binh Duong: Approval of Dat Cuoc Industrial Park Expansion

Binh Duong Minerals and Construction JSC has just received a decision approving the investment policy to build the Dat Cuoc Industrial Park Expansion. It has a scale of more than 310 ha, increasing the total area of Dat Cuoc Industrial Park to more than 523 ha after completion. The remaining operating time of the existing project is 31 years. Phase 1 (127.7 ha) will start construction and be put into use from the Q2/26. Phase 2 (182.7 ha) will put into operation from the Q3/27.

Binh Duong: Inauguration of the Aseptic Packaging Factory

On July 3, Tetra Pak inaugurated the second phase of the Aseptic Packaging Factory in VSIP II-A Industrial Park, Binh Duong. The project has a total investment of 217 million euros, with an investment of 97 million euros in phase 2. This expansion brings the total capacity of the factory to more than 30 billion boxes/year, with 15 new packaging formats, effectively serving key markets in the region such as Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.

Binh Duong: Commencement of construction of HCM Ring Road 4 project

On June 18, the People’s Committee of Binh Duong province commenced construction of HCMC Ring Road 4, the section through Binh Duong and inaugurated routes DT 743, DT 746 and DT 747B. Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4, the section through Binh Duong province, is 47.8 km long, with a scale of 8 complete expressway lanes, and a design speed of 100 km/h. When completed, the project will connect with Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3 and the HCMC – Thu Dau Mot – Chon Thanh expressway.

Lao Cai: Planning 2 Industrial Parks over 130 hectares

Two new industrial park plans, Ban Qua Industrial Park (Ban Qua Commune, Bat Xat District) and Thong Nhat Industrial Park (Thong Nhat Commune) with a total area of 130 hectares, have just been approved by Lao Cai province, not only to relocate production facilities from the central area, but also as a strategic step to anticipate the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong inter-regional railway, contributing to restructuring the entire industrial and logistics space in the border area.

Phu Tho: Approval of planning for two industrial parks of nearly 600 hectares

The People’s Committee of Phu Tho province has just approved the 1/2000 scale construction zoning plan for two industrial parks in the area. The first is Phu Ninh IP, with an area of 409 ha. It focuses on attracting industries in electronics, information technology, mechanical assembly, medical equipment, food processing industry development, etc. The second is Trung Ha IP, planned on an area of 161 hectares. The project focuses on attracting industries with high added value…

Ninh Binh: Approval of Kim Bang 4 Industrial Park Planning

The Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee has just approved the 1/2000 planning for the Kim Bang 4 Industrial Park (IP) project. The project is invested by Hai Pha Vietnam Co., Ltd. Phase 1 of the project has a scale of about 184 ha, located in Kim Bang, Kim Thanh and Ninh Binh wards, Kim Bang town. The total investment for phase 1 is more than VND 2,465 billion. The project is expected to be put into operation from the end of 2028.

Ninh Binh: Establishment of two Industrial Clusters

Ninh Binh People’s Committee has just issued a decision to establish Xuan Chinh Industrial Cluster in Xuan Chinh commune. With a total area of 72.25 ha; total investment capital of about VND 816.3 billion; invested by Xuan Chinh Industrial Cluster JSC. In addition, the province has also just issued a decision to establish Chat Binh Industrial Cluster in Chat Binh commune, with a total area of 74.78 ha; total investment capital of about VND 835.8 billion; invested by Growland Group Investment JSC.

Tay Ninh: Handing over investment decision for Xuyen A Industrial Park Phase 3

On July 31, Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee held a ceremony to hand over the Decision approving the investment policy; at the same time, approving the investor and the investment registration certificate for the project to invest in construction and business of infrastructure of Xuyen A Industrial Park Phase 3, located in Duc Lap Commune, Tay Ninh Province. The project has a scale of more than 177 hectares, with a total investment capital of VND 3,560 billion.

Tay Ninh: Coca-Cola Vietnam inaugurates $136 million factory

On July 11, Coca-Cola Vietnam Beverage Company Limited inaugurated a factory with a total investment of $136 million in Phu An Thanh Industrial Park (Ben Luc, Tay Ninh). It is currently the largest of the Company’s three modern production facilities in Vietnam, with a total area of 19 ha. It is equipped with 5 advanced bottling and bottling lines, with a total capacity of up to 1 billion liters of beverages per year. This is the first food and beverage factory to achieve LEED Gold in Vietnam.

Quang Ngai: Nearly 38 hectares for lease to expand Dung Quat Oil Refinery

Quang Ngai Provincial People’s Committee has just signed a decision to lease land to Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC to implement the project to upgrade and expand Dung Quat Oil Refinery with an area of nearly 38 ha. It is located in Van Tuong commune, Dung Quat Economic Zone. The land use term is from the date of signing the decision until March 31, 2058. In which, the land rent exemption period is from the date of issuance of the decision until March 1, 2047.

Quang Ngai: Approval of investment in high-quality steel production project

On July 29, the Management Board of Dung Quat Economic Zone and Quang Ngai Industrial Zones issued Decision No. 53/QD-BQL on approving the investment policy and approving the investor of the Hoa Phat Dung Quat Railway Rail and Special Steel Production Project. The project covers an area of 14.79 ha and is located in the Eastern Industrial Park of Dung Quat Economic Zone. It has a designed capacity of 700,000 tons/year, with a total investment of VND 10,000 billion.

Quang Tri: Attracting 2 more Wind Power projects worth over 3,000 billion

Quang Tri People’s Committee has recently issued a decision approving the investment policy for two wind power plant projects. The Phuc Thanh An Quang Tri wind power plant has a designed capacity of 48MW on an area of about 16.8ha. It has a total estimated investment capital of over 1,703 billion VND. The Phuc Thanh An Vinh Phuc wind power plant project has a designed capacity of 30MW on an area of about 10.5ha and a total investment of about 1,278 billion VND.

Thanh Hoa: 200 million USD ceramic production project

Recently, the Department of Finance of Thanh Hoa province granted an investment registration certificate to Lares Pte.Ltd (Singapore) to implement the ASEAN Vietnam Ceramic Valley project at Van Thang Yen Tho Industrial Cluster, Nong Cong and Yen Tho communes. The total land area used is 322,345.16 m2. Phase one is expected to be put into operation in QII/2027 at the latest. Phase two will be completed in QIII/2028 at the latest. Phase three will be completed in QII/2030 at the latest.

Thanh Hoa: Plastic recycling complex project receives Investment Registration Certificate

On July 24, the investment registration certificate for the Stavian Plastic Recycling Complex Project in Nghi Son Economic Zone was granted to Stavian Recycled Plastic JSC. In phase 1, the project has an expected capacity of about 17,000 tons/year, with the goal of recycling post-consumer PET plastic bottles into high-quality rPET plastic pellets. It is expected to be operational in the Q1/2027, creating a stable source of raw materials, contributing to replacing imported virgin plastic.

Hung Yen: Construction of a Factory worth over VND850 billion

On July 20, MitraStar Technology Corporation (Taiwan) officially started construction of the MitraStar Vietnam Factory in Thang Long II Industrial Park, Duong Hao Ward, Hung Yen Province. The project is being implemented on a 6-hectare land area, with a total investment of about VND850 billion, specializing in the production of network connection transit equipment. According to the design, the factory’s capacity can reach 4.8 million products per year, equivalent to about 3,800 tons of equipment.

Dong Nai: Semiconductor Factory Inaugurated with Over 3,300 Billion VND

On July 28, at Nhon Trach Industrial Park, Coherent Group officially inaugurated the Coherent Factory with a total initial investment of about 127 million USD. The project specializes in manufacturing Silicon Carbide panels, glass and optical devices. Coherent Group currently has 130 facilities in 24 countries and began operating in Vietnam more than a decade ago at VSIP 1 Industrial Park. The Group currently has a service center in Hanoi and has recruited more than 2,000 employees in Vietnam.

Bac Giang: Officially welcoming vehicles to the Bac Giang International Logistics Center

On June 6, Bac Giang International Logistics Company Limited held a ceremony to welcome vehicles to the Bac Giang International Logistics Center according to the Agreement on cross-border passenger and cargo transport in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The project has a total area of 67 ha, including a multi-functional warehouse combined with a complete logistics solution system, cross-chain Hub models launched for the first time in Vietnam…

Gia Lai: Approval of the planning of Le Thanh International Border Gate Economic Zone

On June 17, the Prime Minister signed a decision approving the Master Plan for the construction of Le Thanh International Border Gate Economic Zone until 2045. The plan covers Chu Ty town and the communes of Ia Kla, Ia Dom, Ia Nan, Ia Pnôn of Duc Co district, Gia Lai province, with a total area of about 415.15 km2. This is a breakthrough aiming to build Le Thanh into a service, logistics, international trade center, a driving force for development in the Central Highlands.

Source: Catherine Huỳnh