Dong Nai city is aiming to transform all 44 of its industrial parks into eco-industrial parks by 2030, with a vision to 2050, as the southern city seeks to strengthen its investment appeal amid increasingly stringent global environmental standards.
The strategy reflects a broader shift in industrial competitiveness, where factors such as carbon emissions, resource efficiency and compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming as important as land availability and labor costs.
The transformation agenda was highlighted at a seminar on promoting eco-industrial parks, circular economy development and carbon emission reduction, jointly organized on June 25 by the Dong Nai Industrial Zones and Economic Zones Authority (DNIEZA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Speaking at the event, Mr. Pham Viet Phuong, Acting Deputy Head of DNIEZA, said green transformation is no longer optional but essential for industrial parks seeking to attract 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.
Dong Nai is home to 44 established industrial parks with 2,793 active investment projects, making it one of Vietnam’s leading destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI). However, the city’s large industrial base has also placed growing pressure on energy consumption, water resources, environmental infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions.
To address these challenges, the city People’s Committee issued a roadmap in February 2026 to convert existing industrial parks into green and eco-industrial parks by 2030, with a longer-term vision extending to 2050.
The plan aligns with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued in June 2026, which targets having around 10% of Vietnam’s industrial parks operating under the eco-industrial model by 2030 through both new developments and the conversion of existing sites.
Ms. Le Thi Thanh Thao, UNIDO’s Country Representative in Vietnam, said Dong Nai is well positioned to become a national leader in eco-industrial park development. She noted that 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.
Nguyet Ha
