A corner of Hung Yen. (Source: VNA)

Proactive governance inspires business confidence

Following recent administrative restructuring, Hung Yen is undergoing a strong transformation to become a new growth pole in the Red River Delta. With the local government gradually stabilising, the province has set an ambitious growth target for 2025, with GRDP up 10.5%, industry growing by 12.5%, and services by 10%, reflecting a bold vision for development.

The provincial People’s Committee has unveiled a series of coordinated measures to address challenges for businesses in industrial parks (IPs), industrial clusters, economic zones, and major investment projects.

Nguyen Khac Than, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, has instructed departments and sectors to focus on resolving obstacles related to land clearance, investment procedures, and access to raw materials. He stressed that no project should be delayed due to administrative hurdles. This is not just a political statement, but concrete action to strengthen investor confidence.

The timely involvement of provincial authorities has given a boost to the local business community. At Thang Long II Industrial Park, Taiwan-based MitraStar Technology Corporation (under the Zexel Group) has recently broken ground on its Vietnam plant project, with a registered investment of 34 million USD. The facility is expected to become a strategic production hub for the group in the country.

Dr. Zhu, Chairman of the Board at MitraStar, praised Hung Yen’s investment climate, saying the local solid infrastructure, abundant workforce, and above all, the practical and prompt support from local authorities, have reassured the company in accelerating its investment plans.

From the perspective of domestic firms, Long Hau Ceramics JSC (located at the Tien Hai IP) and Bao Minh Industrial Infrastructure Investment JSC (the investor of the Hai Long IP) also expressed hopes that local authorities will continue to accompany businesses in boosting production, operations, and investment attraction.

Bui Van Son, Chairman of Long Hau Ceramics, noted: “We are facing challenges in securing raw materials and market access, and need timely support on mechanisms, infrastructure, and market connectivity to maintain our production and exports.”

Do Quang Tuan, Deputy General Director of Bao Minh, added: “There is a huge investment demand right now. If we lack ready, clean land and synchronised technical infrastructure, we risk missing strategic investors for cooperation and growth.”

Accelerating disbursement, laying foundation for sustainable growth

Alongside business support, Hung Yen is expediting public investment disbursement, viewing it as a catalyst for spreading production and business momentum across the province. The goal is to disburse 100% of planned capital in the second half of the year, with priority given to key transport projects, new urban areas, commercial housing, and official housing for public employees.

The provincial People’s Committee has tasked the Department of Finance with reviewing and proposing the reassignment of public project investors when necessary, to prevent stagnation and resource waste.

Beyond short-term measures, Hung Yen is implementing four strategic pillars: science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, international integration, institutional reform, and the private economic sector. This forms the province’s “new operating system” for breakthrough economic growth during the transition period.