# Vung Ang Economic Zone expansion in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vung-ang-economic-zone-expansion-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-02T08:19:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The Prime Minister approved the expansion of the Vung Ang Economic Zone in Ha Tinh province. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The expanded Vung Ang Economic Zone will cover approximately 72,998 hectares. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The expansion includes 57,998 hectares of land and 15,000 hectares of sea area. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The zone is designated as a key, multi-sectoral economic zone focusing on basic industries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The zone serves as a gateway for Central and Upper Laos and Northeast Thailand into Central Vietnam. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Authorities are researching new models, such as a Free Trade Zone, for the area. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Vung 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vung-ang-economic-zone-expansion-approved-in-ha-tinh

### 2026-09-28: Vietnam 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-updates-regional-land-use-and-economic-zone-planning

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