By 2030, approximately 40-50% of provinces and cities are expected to convert existing industrial parks into EIPs, while 8-10% of localities plan to develop new ones.

The eco-industrial park model is now being scaled up across multiple provinces.

A survey by Savills Vietnam indicates that although the number of EIPs remains limited, demand for this type of industrial real estate is set to rise significantly in the future.

Thomas Rooney, Senior Manager of Industrial Services at Savills Hanoi, observed that most industrial zones still follow traditional development models with few sustainability-focused design solutions.

He emphasised that the transition to green industrial zones is still in its early stages and will require a long-term commitment.

Experts agreed that eco-industrial parks are essential for achieving sustainable development by balancing three key pillars: economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection.

As sustainability becomes a global priority, green and circular economies are emerging as preferred development models worldwide.

Vuong Thi Minh Hieu, Deputy Director General of the Department of Economic Zone Management under the Ministry of Finance — formed by merging the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the former Ministry of Finance — highlighted that the EIP model has been successfully implemented since the 1990s in countries such as Denmark, Japan, and China.

In Vietnam, the government strongly supports green and circular economic development, integrating these principles into major national policies.

Since 2014, the MPI has collaborated with international organisations and foreign partners to promote sustainable eco-industrial zones.

The ministry worked with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), with funding from Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to pilot EIPs in Ninh Binh, Da Nang, and Can Tho.

With financial backing from the Swiss government, MPI and UNIDO expanded the initiative to Hai Phong, Dong Nai, and Ho Chi Minh City from 2020 to 2024, achieving promising results.

The eco-industrial park model is now being scaled up across multiple provinces. Businesses have responded positively, with many infrastructure developers proactively incorporating sustainability commitments into zoning plans, investment proposals, and strategies to attract secondary investors.

Phan Van Chinh, Deputy General Director of IDICO Corporation, stated that with 25 years of experience, IDICO currently operates 12 industrial zones nationwide, covering nearly 4,000 hectares, and has attracted over 400 enterprises, including major investors such as Suntory Pepsico, Fujiya, Hyosung, and Messer.

Kingspan, a leading Irish investor and strategic partner of IDICO at Phu My II Industrial Park, recently installed a solar power system across its entire factory roof.

This initiative represents a significant step toward sustainability, aligning with Kingspan’s global Planet Passionate programme to combat climate change.

The solar energy system is expected to reduce over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually and significantly contribute to on-site energy production, with an initial target of 20% self-sufficiency. Given its geographical advantages, Kingspan Phu My anticipates surpassing 50% of this target.

Kingspan’s project exemplifies a broader commitment to environmental sustainability and the long-term partnership between industrial park investors and businesses in Vietnam.

Bac Giang builds safe and civilized industrial park environment

BAC GIANG – To create trust and comfortability for enterprises investing in Bac Giang province, the Provincial Industrial Parks Management Board has regularly coordinated with the Provincial Public Security, People's Committees of districts, townships and city with industrial parks to grasp, guide, and support companies to remove difficulties and obstacles during operation, helping ensure the security and order, labor safety in industrial parks. 

All businesses in industrial parks resume normal operations

BAC GIANG - According to the Industrial Parks Trade Union in Bac Giang province, after 9 day holiday for the Lunar New Year 2025 (from January 25 to February 2, 2025), all enterprises in the provincial industrial parks resumed normal operation on the morning of February 3, 2025 (the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).

Bac Giang to develop a new industrial park worth 111 million USD

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the investment policy for the construction and infrastructure development of the Song Mai–Nghia Trung Industrial Park in Bac Giang province.

More than 8,000 laborers in industrial parks work through Tet

BAC GIANG - More than 8,000 laborers from 16 enterprises in 6 industrial parks including Quang Chau, Vietnam Korea, Van Trung, Dinh Tram (Viet Yen township), Song Khe - Noi Hoang (Bac Giang city), Hoa Phu (Hiep Hoa) have registered to work during the Lunar New Year 2025 (Tet), reported the Bac Giang Provincial Industrial Parks Management Board. 

Investment registration certificate granted to build Xuan Cam - Huong Lam Industrial Park

BAC GIANG - On the afternoon of January 15, the Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee held a meeting to grant investment registration certificates and deploy the implementation plan of Xuan Cam - Huong Lam Industrial Park in Hiep Hoa district for the phase 1. The event was chaired by Phan The Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Xuan Cam - Huong Lam industrial park to be constructed in Bac Giang

BAC GIANG - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has just signed Decision No. 1679/QD-TTg approving the investment policy for the project to build and operate infrastructure of Xuan Cam - Huong Lam Industrial Park (Phase 1) in Bac Giang province (Project) and Project’s investor as S-Dragon Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company.