Tang Loong Industrial Park (IP) in northern Vietnam's Lao Cai province will be converted into an eco-industrial park, according to the Lao Cai Economic Zone Management Board.
The construction of the transformation plan is scheduled for completion by the end of December this year.
Established on March 15, 2011, Tang Loong IP evolved from the Apatite Ore Processing Plant that had been built in the 1980s. Covering 1,100 hectares, including more than 833 hectares of industrial land, the park currently has an occupancy rate of 89.58%. It has attracted 28 projects with total investment capital exceeding VND22 trillion ($830 million), creating jobs for more than 5,500 workers.
In 2024, the park’s industrial production value reached nearly VND20 trillion ($754 million), accounting for about 44% of Lao Cai’s total industrial output.
However, the park’s heavy use of raw materials and energy, coupled with large amounts of waste generated, has prompted the shift toward an eco-industrial model. Local authorities said the transformation is essential to boost production efficiency, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and meet environmental protection goals.
They added that converting industrial zones into eco-parks is a key solution for reducing emissions, promoting the circular economy, and using resources more efficiently.
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