Ha Nam is emerging as an attractive investment destination in northern Vietnam, thanks to its well-developed industrial zones (IZs), clear incentive policies, and increasingly favorable investment environment. With a strategic orientation toward sustainable industrial development, Ha Nam is steadily enhancing infrastructure, preparing clean land reserves, a strong labor force, and comprehensive support services to accommodate major investment projects in the near future.
Synchronized Infrastructure – A Solid Foundation for Investment Attraction
Currently, Ha Nam has 13 operational industrial zones, hosting 660 valid projects, including 384 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects and 276 domestic projects, with a total registered capital of over USD 7.151 billion and VND 56,933.6 billion. Among these, several IZs have reached high occupancy rates, particularly Chau Son IZ in Phu Ly City, which has achieved 100% land occupancy, and Dong Van II IZ, which has reached 99.3%.
According to the Ha Nam Industrial Zones Authority, 8 out of 13 IZs have completed synchronized infrastructure to meet investor needs. New zones such as Kim Bang I, Dong Van III (supporting IZ), Dong Van V, Dong Van VI, Thanh Binh II, and Chau Giang II are actively undergoing land clearance and building essential infrastructure.
As of April 21, 2025, a total of 1,564.9 hectares of industrial land has been leased, resulting in an average occupancy rate of 58.41%. These IZs currently generate employment for approximately 250,000 – 300,000 workers and contribute over 60% of the province's annual budget revenue.
Strategic Location – Effective Regional Connectivity
A major advantage of Ha Nam’s IZs is their prime location at the southern gateway of Hanoi, near key transportation routes such as National Highway 1A, the North–South Railway, and the Cau Gie–Ninh Binh Expressway. The province is just 1.5 hours from Noi Bai International Airport and 2 hours from Hai Phong Port, offering excellent connectivity to major economic centers, seaports, and international airports while reducing logistics costs for businesses.
Flexible Policies – Partnering with Investors
To attract and retain investors, Ha Nam has implemented a range of flexible and competitive policies. The province maintains competitive rates for raw land, infrastructure leasing, and ready-built factory rentals compared to neighboring provinces. It is also strongly committed to administrative reform and provides comprehensive support for businesses - from investment procedures and labor recruitment to essential services and security within IZs.
Notably, the province focuses on attracting high-tech, environmentally friendly, and high-value-added projects in fields such as mechanical engineering, automobile and motorcycle assembly, electronics, telecommunications, supporting industries, new materials, high-tech industries, and food processing.
Long-term Vision – Embracing Future Growth
With a vision for modern and sustainable industrial development, Ha Nam is planning to expand its IZ network. The province aims to fully occupy all 13 existing IZs, while investing in infrastructure and establishing 9 new IZs, raising the total number of industrial zones to 22, covering an estimated area of 6,656 hectares.
Sharing the province’s development strategy, a representative of the Ha Nam People’s Committee stated: "The province will continue to invest in comprehensive infrastructure, accelerate land clearance, streamline administrative procedures, and prepare all necessary conditions in terms of clean land, energy supply, technical infrastructure, and human resources. This will create a solid foundation for Ha Nam to welcome large-scale, strategic investment projects that contribute significantly to the province’s socio-economic development."
With high determination, decisive actions, and a strategic vision, Ha Nam is steadily affirming its position as an ideal investment destination in northern Vietnam.