The program also aims to attract foreign investment into the environmental industry, progressing towards the export of certain advantageous environmental industrial technologies, equipment, and products.
Decree No. 35/2022/ND-CP stipulating the management of industrial parks and economic zones and issued on May 28, 2022, is an important policy directing the development of industrial park infrastructure in Vietnam. However, though it is considered a breakthrough measure and removes cumbersome administrative procedures, its implementation still has drawbacks that need to be dealt with.
The Binh Thuan Provincial People’s Committee has approved a housing development plan for the 2021-2025 period that focuses on social housing and housing for workers at industrial parks. The south-central province is striving to have an average housing area of 27 sq m per person by 2025.
The Prime Minister has approved a project on infrastructure construction and business at the Nhuan Trach Industrial Park (IP) in northern Hoa Binh province. The project is on 200 hectares with total investment of nearly VND2.4 trillion ($104.7 million).
The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued Decision No. 65/QD-UBND approving the “Establishment of 2-5 new industrial zones in the 2021-2025 period” project. It will cement the tasks required for developing the industrial infrastructure network and also call for enterprises to invest in industrial zones in Hanoi.
Northern Hai Phong city will build 15 new industrial zones in the 2012-2025 period, on a total area of more than 6,200 ha. The city holds many advantages over other localities, including having the best transport infrastructure in the country.
Many industrial parks around Vietnam are facing a serious shortage of housing for workers. A range of solutions to overcome the shortfall were proposed at the recent “Developing housing for workers - Current situation and solutions” seminar that meet actual needs, ensure social security, and contribute to national economic development.