Shaping a new stature for the Vung Ang growth pole

Building on new planning decisions, the expansion of development space and the arrival of large-scale projects in Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ha Tinh continues to concentrate resources and resolutely carry out its tasks, gradually realizing the goal of turning this economic zone into an industrial, energy and logistics hub of the region and the whole country.

Welcoming large capital flows, expanding development space

In late October, Vung Ang Economic Zone received a series of investment decisions and adjustments for large-scale projects. On October 24, the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board approved the investment policy and, at the same time, the investor for the Son Duong Logistics Center and Port Back-up Services Project with total capital of VND 39,600 billion. The project covers about 472.63 hectares and has a designed capacity of 50 million tonnes of cargo throughput per year, linked to the Vung Ang – Son Duong seaport system.

Illustrative perspective of the Son Duong Logistics Center and Port Back-up Services. Photo: Provided by the Management Board of Ha Tinh Economic Zone.

Subsequently, on October 27, the Vinhomes Vung Ang Industrial Park Infrastructure Construction and Business Project was granted approval for an adjusted investment policy, increasing its land use scale to about 1,458.6 hectares, with total capital of more than VND 23,437 billion.

This is not merely an increase in the capital or area of the projects, but also reflects a shift in the orientation of investment attraction in Vung Ang. While industrial projects create cargo sources and demand for transport, import and export, the system of warehouses and port back-up services will add storage, transshipment and distribution capacity, improving the efficiency of deep-water port operations.

The Vinhomes Vung Ang Industrial Park Infrastructure Construction and Business Project has been adjusted and expanded to 1,458.60 hectares. Photo: Dinh Nhat.

Since the beginning of the year, Vung Ang Economic Zone has attracted 19 domestic projects and 4 FDI projects. In addition to industrial projects, the arrival of industrial park infrastructure, logistics and port back-up service projects opens up opportunities to develop supporting industries and transport, warehousing and distribution services.

According to Mr. Nguyen Nhat Van, Chairman of the Hoanh Son Ward Business Association, the presence of major investors is creating more opportunities for local businesses. When industrial parks, factories and port logistics service systems are invested in synchronously, demand for products, services, human resources and supporting industries will increase, enabling businesses to participate more deeply in supply chains.

Vung Ang Economic Zone is gradually taking shape as a large-scale industrial, energy and logistics hub.

Along with investment capital, planning decisions are laying the foundation for Vung Ang to enter a development stage with a larger scale and longer-term vision. On August 5, 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1487/QD-TTg approving the adjusted General Plan of Vung Ang Economic Zone to 2050, orienting it towards a general, multi-sectoral and multi-functional coastal economic zone with industry, seaports and logistics services as its driving forces.

On October 2, 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1918/QD-TTg approving the expansion of Vung Ang Economic Zone, increasing its total area to about 72,998 hectares, more than three times its previous size.

The area of Vung Ang Economic Zone has been adjusted from about 22,781 hectares to 72,998 hectares. Photo: Dinh Nhat.

Mr. Pham Van Tinh, Deputy Head of the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board, said: “The adjustment of the general plan and the expansion of the development space of Vung Ang Economic Zone are of strategic significance, creating new room for Ha Tinh to proactively seize investment opportunities, especially large-scale capital flows with strong spillover effects and high technology content. This is not only about expanding the land and water area, but also an opportunity to reorganize the development space synchronously, forming functional areas that link industry, seaports, logistics, urban areas and services. As large-scale industrial projects continue to be implemented and demand for connecting infrastructure, warehouses, logistics services and urban space keeps rising, the adjusted plan will lay an important foundation for developing Vung Ang Economic Zone in a synchronous, modern and sustainable manner, improving its competitiveness and effectively tapping the advantages of its deep-water seaport and inter-regional connectivity. This will gradually affirm its role as a growth driver of Ha Tinh and the North Central region.”

Concentrating efforts to realize development goals

The expanded planning and growing investment capital also place higher demands on implementation. For Ha Tinh, the key task is not only to attract projects but also to translate decisions into concrete implementation progress and bring investment resources into production and business. Site clearance, resettlement, completion of technical infrastructure and essential services, etc., are decisive tasks.

On September 24, 2026, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Duy Lam and a provincial working delegation inspect the progress of the resettlement area infrastructure project in Song Tri ward. Photo: Van Duc.

In this spirit, the province is focusing on directing all levels, sectors, localities and relevant units to synchronously carry out tasks for developing Vung Ang Economic Zone. The conclusion of the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee at the working session with the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board and localities within Vung Ang Economic Zone clearly states that the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board and relevant departments, agencies, localities and units shall give priority to resolving matters within the economic zone within no more than 48 hours of receiving proposals and recommendations, and, within the scope of the law, shorten the processing time for administrative procedures by at least 50% compared to regulations.

On October 6, 2026, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Phan Thien Dinh and a working delegation inspect projects being implemented in Vung Ang Economic Zone. Photo: Phuc Quang.

Concretizing the province’s direction, the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board has acted as the focal agency, strengthening coordination with departments, agencies and localities to promptly remove difficulties and create favorable conditions for investors to implement projects, ensuring progress and effectiveness. According to Mr. Pham Van Tinh, Deputy Head of the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board, in the coming time, the Board will continue to coordinate with units and localities to help investors remove bottlenecks and implement projects; focus on urging projects that have received investment policy approval to move quickly into the construction phase; and closely follow the critical path of large projects such as VinMetal Steel Plant, Vung Ang III LNG and the expanded Vinhomes Vung Ang Industrial Park, etc.

In Vung Ang ward, a locality hosting many large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects, site clearance, resettlement, security and order assurance, and coordination in construction protection are being prioritized. Currently, the locality is continuing site clearance for the expanded Vinhomes Vung Ang Industrial Park, resettlement area projects, flood drainage and anti-inundation projects, and a water plant construction project.

The Standing Board of the Vung Ang Ward Party Committee takes part in directing site clearance for the infrastructure of Vinhomes Vung Ang Industrial Park.

Along with land, technical infrastructure is a decisive condition for the ability to receive and stably operate large-scale projects. As industrial activities expand, demand for electricity, water and essential infrastructure services increases rapidly, requiring supply capacity to be prepared accordingly.

Vung Ang Investment and Development Joint Stock Company is focusing on implementing investment items to improve water supply capacity for factories and businesses. Mr. Phung Van Dan, Deputy Director of the company, said: “At this time, the company is concentrating manpower and equipment to speed up the construction of the water supply pipeline serving production for the VinMetal Steel Plant project, striving to complete it by the end of November 2026.”

Besides production infrastructure, the development of Vung Ang Economic Zone also requires housing and social services for workers. When projects come into operation, the growing workforce will lead to demand for housing, schools, health care and cultural facilities. These are important conditions for attracting and retaining workers and ensuring the stable, long-term development of the economic zone.

Rising demand for electricity, water and essential infrastructure services calls for synchronous investment to keep pace with the implementation of projects and the development of Vung Ang Economic Zone.

Currently, Ha Tinh Minerals and Trading Corporation is leasing accommodation to about 1,200 workers employed in Vung Ang Economic Zone. Based on practical needs and long-term development orientations, the company is studying options to diversify the supply of housing for workers. Mr. Nguyen Anh Thang, General Director of Ha Tinh Minerals and Trading Corporation, said: “Based on the current status of the projects and practical needs, we propose studying the option of converting part of the approved but not yet developed social housing area from rental social housing to social housing for sale. This will diversify the forms of access to housing and create more opportunities for workers to have stable long-term accommodation.”

Developments in investment and planning are creating a new position and strength for Vung Ang Economic Zone.

Developments in investment and planning are creating a new position and strength for Vung Ang Economic Zone. However, the stature of a growth pole is determined not only by the scale of its planning or total registered investment capital, but more importantly by its ability to turn advantages into production capacity, added value and spillover effects for the economy. With a long-term vision, the resolute involvement of the entire political system and a spirit of accompanying businesses, Ha Tinh is gradually building the foundation for Vung Ang to make breakthroughs, affirming its role as the province’s growth driver and an important development pole of the North Central region.