Vietnam regional development: Industrial, tourism, and export updates

Various Vietnamese provinces and sectors are implementing strategic development plans for 2030 and beyond. In Quang Ninh, authorities aim to develop 62 industrial clusters by 2030, covering approximately 3,237 hectares, to facilitate the relocation of small and medium-sized enterprises and promote high-tech, green, and digital industrial growth.

The tourism sector is seeing diverse regional focuses. Hai Phong has established a plan to become a high-quality international tourism hub by 2030, with a goal of contributing over 5% to the provincial GRDP. In Gia Lai, tourism is a key growth pillar, having seen a 25% increase in visitor numbers during the first nine months of 2026. Meanwhile, Quang Ninh is exploring the Halal tourism market to attract Muslim travelers from countries like Indonesia by leveraging its natural and cultural heritage.

In the seafood industry, pangasius exports to China reached 480 million USD in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 28% year-on-year increase. While China remains the largest market, accounting for 28% of total exports, growth is heavily driven by the frozen fillet segment, which saw a 45% increase.