Vietnam's Dong Nai Targets Green Overhaul for 44 Industrial Parks by 2030

Dong Nai, a major industrial hub in southern Vietnam, plans to transform all 44 of its industrial parks into eco-industrial parks by 2030, with a longer-term vision to 2050. The strategy is designed to enhance its investment appeal amid increasingly stringent global environmental standards.

The initiative reflects a significant shift in industrial competitiveness, where factors like carbon emissions, resource efficiency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance are becoming critical. The agenda was presented at a seminar on June 25, jointly organized by the Dong Nai Industrial Zones and Economic Zones Authority (DNIEZA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Speaking at the event, Pham Viet Phuong, Acting Deputy Head of DNIEZA, said the green transformation is now essential for attracting high-quality investment. "Investment attraction is increasingly judged not only by the scale of capital or the number of projects, but also by technology, resource efficiency, energy use and environmental performance," he said.

As one of Vietnam's leading destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), Dong Nai is home to 44 industrial parks with 2,793 active projects. This large industrial base has placed considerable pressure on energy consumption, water resources, and greenhouse gas emissions.

To address these challenges, the city People's Committee issued a roadmap in February 2026 to convert existing industrial parks. The plan aligns with the Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW from June 2026, which targets having about 10% of Vietnam's industrial parks operating as eco-industrial models by 2030 through new development and conversions.

Le Thi Thanh Thao, UNIDO's Country Representative in Vietnam, stated that Dong Nai is well-positioned to become a national leader in this field. She noted the transition could significantly enhance the city's ability to attract high-quality FDI, as multinational corporations increasingly favor industrial parks that meet ESG requirements and support low-carbon supply chains.