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Vung Ang Economic Zone expansion in Vietnam
Overview
Vietnam has initiated planning adjustments to expand industrial and economic capacity, specifically focusing on land use and the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh province.
Initial efforts involved the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reviewing over 28,000 hectares of forest and forestry land, with proposals to remove approximately 7,386 hectares from forestry planning to accommodate residential areas and other land uses. Concurrently, the Prime Minister approved adjusted general planning for the Vung Ang Economic Zone through 2050 to increase its scale for industrial development, seaports, and logistics.
By early October 2026, the government formalized the expansion of the Vung Ang Economic Zone via Decision No. 1918/QD-TTg. The total area of the zone is set to increase to approximately 72,998 hectares, comprising 57,998 hectares of land and 15,000 hectares of sea area. The zone is intended to function as a multi-sectoral economic hub and a transport node for the North Central region, serving as a trade gateway between Central Vietnam, Laos, and Northeast Thailand. Authorities are also considering the implementation of a Free Trade Zone model to support regional socio-economic growth.
Entities
Vung Ang Economic Zone · Hà Tĩnh Province · Government of Vietnam · Pham Gia Túc · Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Prime Minister approved the expansion of the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh province.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The expanded Vung Ang Economic Zone will cover approximately 72,998 hectares.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The expansion includes 57,998 hectares of land and 15,000 hectares of sea area.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The zone is designated as a key, multi-sectoral economic zone focusing on basic industries.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The zone serves as a gateway for Central and Upper Laos and Northeast Thailand into Central Vietnam.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities are researching new models, such as a Free Trade Zone, for the area.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesVung Ang Economic Zone expansion approved in Ha Tinh
Vietnam has approved the expansion of the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh to approximately 72,998 hectares, aiming to create a major industrial and transport hub for the North Central region.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVietnam updates regional land use and economic zone planning
Vietnam updates regional planning: Hanoi seeks to reclassify 7,000 hectares of forestry land, while Vung Ang Economic Zone expands to boost industrial and logistics growth.
Sources
baochinhphu.vn · baolaocai.vn · cafef.vn · soha.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn