Industrial Park Integrated with Logistics – A Strategic Move to Propel Vietnam’s Supporting Industries Forward"

On September 10 in Hanoi, the event “Supporting Industry Investment Promotion 2025” was held under the theme: “Accompanying the supporting industry – Becoming a driving force for the national economy, advancing into the era of double-digit growth.” The program was co-organized by DTJ Industrial and the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI), bringing together hundreds of experts, managers, and enterprises from both domestic and international markets.

Speaking at the event, Professor Phan Đăng Tuất – Chairman of VASI – affirmed that supporting industries must be regarded as a pillar of the national economy. According to him, without a strong enough ecosystem, Vietnam will find it difficult to enhance its position on the global manufacturing map. “Supporting industries do not merely mean ‘support’; they are the driving force behind the sustainable development of key sectors such as electronics, automobiles, textiles, footwear, and heavy industry,” he emphasized.

From the perspective of an infrastructure developer, Mr. Lê Minh Sơn – Representative of DTJ Industrial – stated that synchronized planning of strategic industrial parks is the foundation for Vietnam to become an attractive destination for international capital. “Smart planning and modern infrastructure not only facilitate foreign investors but, more importantly, open opportunities for domestic enterprises to move deeper into global value chains rather than stopping at processing and assembly,” Mr. Sơn shared.

Notably, Mr. Trần Anh Vương – General Director of Western Pacific Group – brought a practical perspective from an infrastructure investor. He pointed out three major “pain points” today: limited government support policies, the strict requirements of international partners, and, especially, land – the decisive factor for project sustainability. These concerns motivated Western Pacific, since 2018, to enter the industrial park development sector with a long-term vision, after consulting Big Four research on prospects through 2030.

According to Mr. Vương, Western Pacific does not follow the traditional industrial park model but pioneers the application of the Logistics Industrial Cluster (LIC) – an industrial park integrated with logistics. He affirmed: “The difference of a few USD in land rent is not the core issue. What truly matters is the ecosystem and synchronized infrastructure that give businesses peace of mind to stay committed for 50 years.”

In his presentation, Mr. Vương highlighted three key differentiators of Western Pacific’s industrial parks:

• Up to 17% of land is allocated for services and commerce, supporting businesses with a full package of operations from production to administration and logistics.

• Planning permits high-rise factories (7–9 floors), optimizing land use and catering to high-tech industries.

• A flexible workshop model allows SMEs to test short-term production before committing to long-term investment.

In particular, Western Pacific has built a dedicated policy for SMEs – a group that often faces many barriers to accessing industrial parks. Instead of complying with the minimum 3% land allocation as regulated, the Group commits to allocate at least 10% of land for supporting industries and small businesses. On this basis, Western Pacific provides a comprehensive incentive package: competitive rental and service fees (e.g., while large enterprises pay about USD 0.9/m², SMEs pay only half that); a dedicated team to expedite administrative procedures (IRC, ERC, etc.); and direct connection to logistics systems and supply chains to help businesses quickly integrate into the production ecosystem.

DTJ Industrial’s representative highly appreciated this initiative, considering it a practical solution to address the long-standing “bottleneck” of Vietnam’s supporting industries. Mr. Sơn emphasized: “We need more developers who truly accompany SMEs, building a foundation for them to grow and become vital links in the global value chain.

The “Supporting Industry Investment Promotion 2025” event has concluded but left a clear mark: Vietnam’s supporting industries can only make breakthroughs with the synchronized combination of macro policies, modern infrastructure planning, and the pioneering efforts of investors. With the LIC model and practical supporting policies, Western Pacific Group is demonstrating its leadership role, contributing to making supporting industries a sustainable growth engine for the national economy.