[EXPERT Q&A] INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL IN WESTERN PACIFIC’S INDUSTRIAL PARKS

Vietnam is currently one of the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in manufacturing, processing, high-tech industries and advanced technologies. This strong inflow of investment has become a key driving force for Western Pacific Group to accelerate the development of industrial park and logistics infrastructure, in order to meet the increasingly diverse expansion needs of both domestic and international enterprises.

What are the key foundations that enable Western Pacific to continuously expand its industrial parks while ensuring infrastructure quality and cost efficiency?

Let’s listen to insights shared by Mr. Nguyen Viet Bach - Deputy Head of the Construction Management Division and Project Director of Yen Phong II-A Industrial Park, to gain a deeper understanding of Western Pacific’s infrastructure development capacity in Vietnam.

Q: Could you share your perspective on the current state of industrial park infrastructure development in Vietnam?

Expert Answer:

Vietnam continues to attract new waves of investment and to maintain growth momentum and remain competitive in attracting international investors, national infrastructure needs to be developed more strongly and systematically.

At present, infrastructure development still faces several key challenges. In some areas, planning has not yet been fully synchronized, leading to difficulties in expanding industrial parks and completing legal procedures. Meanwhile, the network of expressways, national highways, railways connecting industrial zones to seaports and airports is still undergoing upgrades. This increases logistics costs for enterprises and affects the pace of inter-regional connectivity development.

In addition, many FDI enterprises require fast investment deployment but project approval processes, site clearance and infrastructure construction often take considerable time, impacting investors’ production schedules. Furthermore, the application of renewable energy solutions in industrial parks remains limited, while global trends increasingly demand green manufacturing, ESG compliance and sustainable development for enterprises to effectively access international markets.

Q: How do you assess Western Pacific’s capability in developing infrastructure for industrial parks?

Expert Answer:

There are three core factors that define Western Pacific’s infrastructure development potential.

First is the strategic location and transportation connectivity of its projects. Western Pacific’s industrial parks and clusters such as Yen Phong II-A Industrial Park, Yen Lu (Extension) Industrial Park (Bac Ninh province), Yen Lenh Industrial Cluster and Dong Van V Industrial Park (Ninh Binh province) are carefully planned along key economic corridors, with close proximity to seaports, airports, and expressways. This strategic positioning helps enterprises optimize supply chains and reduce logistics costs.

Second is construction and implementation capability. With an extensive portfolio covering industrial infrastructure and logistics infrastructure, Western Pacific has accumulated strong practical experience in planning, building and operating large-scale industrial projects. Supported by a stable financial foundation and a robust network of construction contractors and strategic partners, the Group is capable of executing multiple projects simultaneously with speed and consistency.

Infrastructure systems within Western Pacific’s industrial parks including power supply, water supply, wastewater treatment, fire prevention systems and internal road networks are developed and supervised by highly qualified teams, meeting international standards.

In addition, modern industrial parks must meet ESG (Environmental - Social - Governance) requirements to attract international capital. Western Pacific has actively implemented solar energy solutions, optimized waste treatment systems, strengthened governance and workforce management. These efforts ensure balanced development between economic efficiency and community value creation, contributing to the establishment of a sustainable industrial ecosystem.

Q: What strategies is Western Pacific implementing to enhance infrastructure quality and investment attractiveness in its industrial parks?

Expert Answer:

A synchronized infrastructure network is considered a critical factor in attracting FDI enterprises and helping investors optimize operating costs. Recognizing this, Western Pacific has invested in developing a Logistics Industrial Cluster (LIC) ecosystem, integrating industrial park infrastructure, logistics infrastructure and operational services under unified quality standards, while applying technology in management and operations.

Western Pacific focuses on developing sustainable industrial parks and clusters capable of meeting multi-sector manufacturing and business demands, while optimizing enterprise support policies to attract investment. Flexible infrastructure leasing policies and comprehensive legal support help customers deploy projects as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Q: Developing synchronized infrastructure while optimizing costs is a challenge. How does Western Pacific balance investment efficiency and infrastructure quality?

Expert Answer:

To ensure investment efficiency, infrastructure quality and long-term cost optimization, Western Pacific applies a systematic infrastructure development strategy starting from planning, design, material selection to construction and contractor management.

During the detailed design phase, we collaborate with highly capable design consultants to ensure project efficiency. Modular design approaches are applied to facilitate construction, scalability and expansion. Advanced technologies such as BIM are used to optimize construction management, minimize material waste and reduce labor costs. Projects prioritize recycled materials and high-durability materials to reduce maintenance costs and extend asset lifespan.

During project execution, Western Pacific divides construction packages to ensure seamless progress, allowing contractors to work proactively without affecting overall timelines. Contractor selection prioritizes strong financial capacity, transparency and optimal pricing. Experienced infrastructure specialists closely supervise all construction stages from internal transportation systems, water supply and drainage, wastewater treatment to power and telecommunications, ensuring synchronized operation once enterprises complete their facilities and commence operations.

Q: Do fluctuations in material prices and investment costs affect the pace of industrial infrastructure development? How does Western Pacific manage these risks?

Expert Answer:

Fluctuations in material prices and investment costs certainly affect the pace of industrial infrastructure development. Sudden spikes in material prices can significantly increase construction costs. If contractors lack sufficient financial capacity, disruptions in material supply may occur, leading to project delays, this is a common risk in construction projects.

To mitigate these risks, Western Pacific focuses on several key solutions. We develop proactive procurement plans, closely monitor market prices and leverage experience to determine optimal purchasing timing. Long-term contracts are signed with suppliers when prices are stable to limit exposure to price fluctuations. At the same time, we diversify material sources to avoid dependence on a single supplier or material type, ensuring flexibility through equivalent quality alternatives with more stable pricing.

For certain construction packages, adjustable-price contract models are applied based on market indices or actual material prices to share risks between investors and contractors. Western Pacific prioritizes financially strong contractors and provides higher advance payments, enabling early procurement and faster material delivery during stable price periods. Project management teams with extensive experience supervise and support contractors closely, ensuring continuous oversight throughout the entire construction process.

With a strategic focus on developing an integrated, synchronized and systematically managed infrastructure network, combined with strict quality control, Western Pacific not only delivers modern industrial parks and clusters, but also positions itself as a trusted partner, accompanying enterprises on their journey of expansion and sustainable development in Vietnam.