Actively engaging in removing obstacles to industrial park development

On the afternoon of July 29, Mr. Tran Duy Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, chaired a working session to review the implementation of industrial parks (IPs) in accordance with the regional planning of the three provinces, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, and Hoa Binh, as approved by the Prime Minister. The session also focused on assessing production and business activities within the province’s industrial parks and reviewing the 1/2000-scale zoning plans for Thanh Ba and Doan Hung Industrial Parks.

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong concluded the conference.

According to the report presented by the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board, the Prime Minister-approved planning for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision toward 2050, includes a total of 58 industrial parks across the three provinces. Specifically, the former Phu Tho province accounts for 13 industrial parks, the former Vinh Phuc province 29, and the former Hoa Binh province 16.

As of the end of July 2025, 28 industrial parks had been officially established, four were under construction, and eight were undergoing compensation and site clearance but had not yet begun construction. In 2025, five new investment projects are expected to commence the development and operation of industrial park infrastructure. Additionally, the province plans to appraise and submit for approval investment policies for twelve industrial park zoning plans.

Head of the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board Hoang Long Bien reports on the implementation of industrial parks in the area.

By the end of June 2025, industrial parks in the province had attracted a total of 818 valid secondary investment projects. These include 311 domestic projects with total registered capital of VND 53,043 billion and 507 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with total registered capital of USD 9.707 billion.

The zoning plan for Doan Hung Industrial Park, which covers 495 hectares, is expected to be submitted to the Provincial People’s Committee for approval by the end of August 2025, while the 360-hectare Thanh Ba Industrial Park zoning plan is scheduled for submission in early September 2025. Consulting units and relevant agencies are actively implementing the necessary procedures to meet these timelines.

Representatives of leaders of departments and branches spoke at the conference.

Despite these developments, the implementation of industrial parks still faces several challenges. These include slow compensation and site clearance processes, difficulties in land allocation to infrastructure investors, and a predominance of small and medium-sized domestic investment projects. Following the administrative merger, the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board has not yet been granted decentralized authority in key areas such as planning, architectural review, construction management, quality control, and project acceptance. Furthermore, there are inconsistencies in the application of new legal regulations, and certain specialized legal provisions conflict with the existing decree on industrial park management.

During the session, representatives from various departments and sectors emphasized the need to address the significant volume of land clearance work required to establish industrial parks. They urged the Management Board to review and develop a detailed clearance plan to be submitted to the Provincial People’s Committee for direction. They also proposed prioritizing industrial park projects based on feasibility and relevance to regional development goals. In addition, they suggested supplementing the development of auxiliary and high-tech industrial parks, identifying and allocating resources for electricity and telecommunications infrastructure, and planning resettlement for affected populations. Coordination with relevant agencies to study land exploitation and leveling for industrial park development was also highlighted as a critical task.

Overview of the conference.

In his concluding remarks, Chairman Tran Duy Dong affirmed that the recent merger has created space and potential for the province to expand its industrial park system. However, he acknowledged that, out of the 58 industrial parks approved by the Prime Minister, only 28 have been established to date, indicating the complexity of the task ahead. He urged the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board to take a proactive and determined approach in identifying and resolving obstacles to industrial park development. In addition to focusing on existing and ongoing industrial park projects, the Board should conduct a comprehensive review and classification of upcoming parks and investment sectors while paying close attention to workforce training tailored for industrial needs.

Chairman Dong assigned the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board to take the lead in coordinating with the Department of Finance and other relevant departments and localities to develop a comprehensive industrial park development plan. This plan should assess the feasibility of implementation in alignment with regional and local development orientations. The Board should also identify and address specific challenges at each industrial park and closely monitor the progress of secondary projects currently underway.

Regarding the issue of decentralization, the Chairman requested the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board to promptly submit a proposal to the Provincial People’s Committee, requesting delegated authority for relevant departments and agencies. This would help accelerate investor engagement and expedite project implementation.

He also called upon all departments, agencies, and the Provincial Industrial Park Management Board to coordinate and implement solutions in a synchronized and efficient manner, with a strong emphasis on actively removing barriers to industrial park development. The Department of Agriculture and Environment was assigned to collaborate with the Management Board in registering land use quotas and resolving issues related to forestry land. Meanwhile, the Department of Finance was instructed to prioritize resources for planning and resettlement efforts associated with site clearance and the broader development of industrial parks.

Dinh Vu