For many years, Vietnam’s industrial landscape has largely been associated with two major hubs in the North and South. However, as available land in major manufacturing centers becomes increasingly limited, investment flows are beginning to shift toward new locations.
With its strategic North-South connectivity, extensive seaport network, and ample land reserves, Central Vietnam is gradually emerging as an attractive destination for manufacturers and international investors. In this article, KTG Industrial highlights 10 major industrial parks in Central Vietnam.
Why are foreign investors choosing Central Vietnam?
Central Vietnam is increasingly attracting foreign investors thanks to its infrastructure and strategic location. A network of major seaports, including Chan May, Tien Sa, Chu Lai, Dung Quat, and Quy Nhon, serves as important gateways connecting goods to international markets while supporting the development of industrial clusters linked to logistics.
Building on these advantages, the region’s economic zones offer additional policy incentives. Many projects located in investment-incentive areas may qualify for a corporate income tax rate of 10% for a specified period, depending on applicable investment conditions.
In addition to competitive investment costs, the growing trend toward green industrial parks is further strengthening Central Vietnam’s ability to attract FDI. Greater use of renewable energy and a shift toward sustainable manufacturing can help businesses better meet ESG requirements, which are becoming increasingly important across major global markets.
Top 10 industrial parks ready to attract FDI
North Central region (new industrial hub)
- WHA Industrial Zone 1 (Nghe An)
WHA Industrial Zone 1 is WHA’s first project in Vietnam, covering 498 hectares within the Southeast Nghe An Economic Zone. One of the project’s key strengths is that it is developed by WHA Industrial Development, a Thai company with nearly 33 years of experience in industrial infrastructure development.
- Connectivity: Cua Lo International Port cluster is approximately a 15-minute drive away, with convenient access to Vinh City, Vinh Airport, and other regional transport hubs.
- Infrastructure: WHA is developing the industrial park as a comprehensive industrial ecosystem integrating industrial infrastructure, logistics, utilities, energy, and business support solutions.
- Suitable industries: Its manufacturing and distribution advantages make the project suitable for electronics, components, mechanical engineering, assembly, and supporting industries.
- Green development: WHA’s experience in infrastructure and environmental management forms part of the project’s development strategy, with a focus on sustainable industrial development [1].
WHA Industrial Zone 1 offers a strategic location and comprehensive infrastructure while supporting sustainable manufacturing and industrial development.
- VSIP Nghe An
More than just an industrial park, VSIP Nghe An is developed under an integrated industrial, urban, and service model. VSIP Nghe An I covers 750 hectares, while VSIP Nghe An II adds another 500 hectares dedicated to high-tech and export-oriented industries.
- Connectivity: VSIP Nghe An I is located near Vinh City, Vinh Airport, and seaports. Internal roads are designed with widths ranging from 27 to 38 meters.
- Infrastructure: The national power grid provides a capacity of 2×63 MVA, while the wastewater treatment plant is expected to reach a design capacity of up to 28,000 m³ per day.
- Suitable industries: VSIP has attracted manufacturers in electronics, precision engineering, textiles and garments, and FMCG. As of February 2021, VSIP Nghe An had 28 customers committed to investing in the industrial park, including 12 FDI projects and 16 domestic projects.
- Key highlight: The integrated urban model includes housing, schools, healthcare, commercial facilities, and amenities for workers, helping businesses address long-term workforce requirements.
- Gilimex Industrial Park (Thua Thien Hue)
Gilimex Hue stands out for its proximity to the airport and its focus on green industrial park development. Covering more than 460 hectares, the project is located in Phu Bai Ward along National Highway 1A and the East-West Economic Corridor.
- Connectivity: Approximately 2 km from Phu Bai International Airport, 50 km from Chan May Port, and around 80 km from central Da Nang. This offers a clear advantage for businesses that rely on both air and sea freight.
- Infrastructure: The project is planned with technical infrastructure, warehouses and factories, wastewater treatment facilities, and service areas.
- Suitable industries: The park targets electronics, automotive components, medical equipment, plastics, rubber, food and beverage processing, with particular emphasis on advanced technology projects.
- Green development: The project places strong emphasis on green spaces, with approximately 10,000 trees and 256,000 m² of grass-covered areas, along with a wastewater treatment system with a capacity of 7,600 m³ per day [2].
Central key economic region (growth core)
- Da Nang Hi-Tech Park
While WHA and VSIP are well suited to large-scale manufacturing, Da Nang Hi-Tech Park focuses more heavily on technology-intensive projects. It is one of Vietnam’s three national-level multifunctional hi-tech parks, with a total area of 1,128.4 hectares.
- Connectivity: Approximately 10 km from Lien Chieu Port, 18 km from Da Nang International Airport, and 28 km from Tien Sa Port.
- Infrastructure: The master plan includes high-tech manufacturing zones, research and development areas, training and business incubation facilities, as well as logistics and high-tech service areas.
- Suitable industries: The park is worth considering for R&D, semiconductors, integrated circuits, electronics, information technology, and other high-tech projects.
- Policy advantages: Its designation as a national-level hi-tech park provides a basis for qualifying projects to access investment incentives under applicable regulations [3].
Da Nang Hi-Tech Park stands out for its focus on R&D, semiconductors, integrated circuits, electronics, and other high-tech projects.
- Hoa Khanh Industrial Park (Da Nang)
Established in 1996, Hoa Khanh is one of the oldest industrial parks in Da Nang but continues to benefit from its proximity to major transportation hubs. The industrial park covers 394 hectares and currently has an occupancy rate of 100%. Therefore, it is more suitable for businesses exploring Da Nang’s existing manufacturing ecosystem than for those seeking new industrial land.
- Connectivity: Approximately 10 km from Da Nang International Airport, 20 km from Tien Sa Port, and only around 5 km from Lien Chieu Port.
- Infrastructure: Technical infrastructure has been fully developed up to factory boundaries, while electricity, water supply, and wastewater treatment systems are in operation to serve existing manufacturers.
- Suitable industries: Mechanical engineering, electrical equipment, chemicals, automotive and motorcycle components, and construction materials are among the key industry groups.
- Key highlight: The 100% occupancy rate reflects the location’s strong attractiveness while also indicating the increasingly limited availability of industrial land near central Da Nang.
- Chu Lai Industrial Park (Quang Nam)
Chu Lai offers a distinct advantage as it is located within the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, where industrial development is integrated with logistics systems and seaport infrastructure. It is an attractive option for businesses looking to establish factories within an already developed manufacturing ecosystem.
- Connectivity: Its greatest advantage is access to Chu Lai Port and the transport network of the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, supporting import and export activities.
- Infrastructure: The industrial park has been developed to support industrial manufacturing while integrating with the economic zone’s logistics system.
- Suitable industries: Particularly suitable for mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, supporting industries, manufacturing, and processing sectors requiring large-scale freight transportation.
- Key highlight: Chu Lai’s industrial ecosystem has been developing for many years, giving new businesses greater opportunities to connect with established supply chains rather than starting in an entirely new industrial area.
- Tam Thang Industrial Park (Quang Nam)
A major FDI destination for the textile and garment industry and high-tech supporting industries, supported by a modern wastewater treatment system.
Tam Thang clearly demonstrates the FDI attraction potential of industrial parks in Central Vietnam, as the majority of its existing investors are foreign companies. The industrial park covers 197 hectares and has attracted 24 projects, including 20 FDI projects with total registered capital of approximately USD 749 million.
- Connectivity: Located within the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, providing convenient access to the region’s transportation and logistics network.
- Infrastructure: Equipped with technical infrastructure and a centralized wastewater treatment system to support manufacturing activities.
- Suitable industries: Textiles and garments, supporting industries, component manufacturing, and other industries with related supply chains.
- Key highlight: The investor ecosystem is already well established, with companies such as Panko, Hyosung, Fashion Garments, Amann, and Lisa Draxlmaier. Businesses operating within the industrial park currently provide employment for approximately 12,600 workers [4].
Tam Thang Industrial Park attracts strong FDI inflows thanks to its textile and garment ecosystem, supporting industries, and modern wastewater treatment infrastructure.
South Central region (expansion space & heavy industry)
- Dung Quat Industrial Park (Quang Ngai)
Dung Quat stands apart from other locations on this list because its core advantages lie in heavy industry and deep-water port infrastructure. Dung Quat Port can accommodate vessels of up to 200,000 DWT, creating favorable conditions for industries that need to transport large volumes of raw materials and goods.
- Connectivity: Directly connected to Dung Quat Deep-Water Port and the Dung Quat Economic Zone, creating an integrated link between port facilities and manufacturing areas.
- Infrastructure: Port facilities, warehouses, and industrial infrastructure have been developed to support large-scale projects.
- Suitable industries: Metallurgy, chemicals, oil and gas, energy, and other heavy industries.
- Key highlight: The existing scale of industrial activity creates spillover opportunities for supporting industries. The area is already home to major steel, oil refining and petrochemical, and industrial equipment projects.
- VSIP Quang Ngai
VSIP Quang Ngai is one of the clearest examples of Central Vietnam’s ability to attract FDI. To date, the industrial park has attracted 44 projects, including 39 FDI projects with total investment exceeding USD 1.348 billion. Investors come from Japan, Singapore, the United States, Belgium, China, and many other markets.
- Connectivity: Located within the Dung Quat Economic Zone, with access to Quang Ngai’s transportation network and logistics hubs.
- Infrastructure: Phase 1 covers approximately 615.25 hectares and includes road infrastructure, electricity, water supply, drainage, centralized wastewater treatment, and fire prevention and fighting facilities.
- Suitable industries: Textiles and garments, footwear, handbags, food, beverages, interior and exterior furnishings, and supporting industries.
- Key highlight: The industrial park has developed a multinational FDI community rather than relying on a single industry group. This creates additional supply chain connection opportunities for new investors [5].
- Becamex Binh Dinh
Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh is being developed under an integrated industrial, urban, and service model within the Nhon Hoi Economic Zone. The project covers 1,374 hectares, including 1,000 hectares of industrial land and 374 hectares dedicated to residential, commercial, and service areas [6].
- Connectivity: Approximately 8 km from National Highway 1A, 21 km from Quy Nhon Port, 32 km from Phu Cat Airport, and 19 km from Quy Nhon City.
- Infrastructure: In addition to industrial land, the ecosystem includes logistics, telecommunications, healthcare, education, commercial facilities, and services, providing a foundation for industrial development integrated with urban infrastructure.
- Suitable industries: Electrical and electronic products, mechanical engineering, automobile assembly, supporting industries, textiles and garments, footwear, food, and beverages.
- Green development: The industrial park is being developed in line with ESG standards, including rooftop solar power, heat-insulating green spaces, and a centralized wastewater treatment system that meets Class A standards. In 2025, the project was recognized among the Top 10 Green Vietnam ESG Industrial Parks [7].
How should FDI enterprises choose an industrial park?
Choosing an industrial park is a decision that involves both location and long-term operational capability. FDI enterprises can prioritize three key factors:
- Match the location with the industry’s strengths: Da Nang is well suited to high-tech and R&D projects; Dung Quat stands out for heavy industry; while Nghe An and Quang Nam offer advantages in manufacturing, textiles and garments, and supporting industries.
- Consider the developer’s capabilities: The international project development experience of WHA, VSIP, and Becamex provides advantages in infrastructure, operations, and support for businesses throughout the investment process.
- Do not overlook ESG: Wastewater treatment infrastructure, clean energy, green spaces, and the ability to meet environmental standards are increasingly becoming competitive requirements rather than optional advantages.
Conclusion
Central Vietnam is gradually emerging as a new industrial hub, supported by its strategic location, seaports, available land, and increasingly developed industrial park network. As FDI continues to shift and demand for greener manufacturing increases, the region has greater opportunities to deepen its participation in global supply chains.
For businesses, the key is to select the right location, the right ecosystem, and the right infrastructure capabilities to turn investment advantages into long-term manufacturing efficiency.
References
[1] WHA Vietnam. WHA Industrial Zones – Nghe An.
https://www.whavietnam.com/vi/industrial-zone/nghe-an/wha-industrial-zones-nghe-an/overview
[2] Gilimex Industrial Park. Gilimex Hue Industrial Park.
[3] DSEZA. Da Nang Hi-Tech Park.
https://dseza.danang.gov.vn/vi/gioi-thieu/cac-khu-chuc-nang/khu-cong-nghe-cao-da-nang
[4] Hoang Anh (2024). South Korean enterprise invests an additional USD 7.2 million in Tam Thang Industrial Park. Bao Dau Tu.
https://baodautu.vn/doanh-nghiep-han-quoc-dau-tu-tiep-72-trieu-usd-vao-khu-cong-nghiep-tam-thang-d225317.html
[5] Quang Ngai Provincial People’s Committee (2026). Comprehensive report on adjustments to the Quang Ngai Provincial Planning for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
https://quangngai.gov.vn/upload/2006516/fck/toannv/
[6] N.B – binhdinhinvest.gov.vn (2022). Binh Dinh provincial delegation works with more than 20 South Korean enterprises. Becamex Binh Dinh.
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[7] Announcement of the Top 10 Green Vietnam ESG Industrial Parks 2026 – Top 10 Green Vietnam ESG Enterprises by Industry. (2025). Esg10.vn.
