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Viet Nam
Industrial Park Status
Text by Saito Hiroshi
The 41st: Bac Giang Province – Actively Attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
When manufacturing companies enter Vietnam, choosing the right industrial park in a specific region is a crucial point. There are provinces and cities that are actively working to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and I would like to introduce a few examples of these regions.
This time, we will feature Bac Giang Province, which is within commuting distance from Hanoi and has also announced the construction of an AEON Mall.
1. Location / Area / Population
Bac Giang Province is located in northeastern Vietnam, covering an area of 3,896 km² with a population of approximately 1.89 million.
２．Industrial Parks in Bac Giang
Currently, Bac Giang Province has 10 industrial parks:
① Quang Chau Industrial Park
② Yen Lu Industrial Park
③ Northern Song Khe–Noi Hoang Industrial Park
④ Southern Song Khe–Noi Hoang Industrial Park
⑤ Tan Hung Industrial Park
⑥ Hoa Phu Industrial Park
⑦ Dinh Tram Industrial Park
⑧ Van Trung Industrial Park
⑨ Viet Han Industrial Park
⑩ Yen Son–Bac Lung Industrial Park
３．Features of Bac Giang Province
Bac Giang Province is located in northeastern Vietnam, with the provincial capital being Bac Giang City. The region is known for its strong agricultural industry, particularly in pineapples and lychees.
Bac Giang City is located 51 km northeast of central Hanoi, 45 km from Noi Bai International Airport, and 110 km from Hai Phong Port.
4. Japanese Companies Operating in the Area
Major Japanese companies that have expanded into Bac Giang include Inoue Vietnam, Nichirin Vietnam, and Hosiden Vietnam — all located in the Quang Chau Industrial Park.
5. Living Environment
The Evergreen Bac Giang serviced apartments for expatriates working in industrial parks are being developed by the Indochina Group and are receiving positive feedback.
Additionally, the construction of an AEON Mall has been announced, making the area increasingly convenient for Japanese expatriates.
6. Summary
Bac Giang Province is just a one-hour drive from Hanoi. With the recent development of industrial parks and serviced apartments for expatriates, it is experiencing the highest GRDP growth rate in northern Vietnam.
The area holds strong potential for continued economic development.
齊藤公(Saito Hiroshi)
Business Advisor
G.A. Consultants Vietnam Co., Ltd
After graduating from university, he joined a PHP research institute and served as the head of the New York office. He then worked on the “Nagoya Port Redevelopment Project” at a subsidiary of the Chubu Nippon Broadcasting (CBC) company. He later shifted his base to Asia, where he was involved in the launch of “FM96.3” in Singapore, and the creation of “Hello Vietnam” and “Invest Asia” magazines in Vietnam. He then joined BW Industrial Development JSC, Vietnam’s largest rental factory development company, where he was responsible for attracting Japanese manufacturing companies. Currently, he is active as a consultant for the entry of Japanese companies at “G.A. Consultants”, one of the longest-standing Japanese HR consulting firms in Vietnam.
