Opening up new development opportunities for the Dinh An Economic Zone.

On March 19, 2026, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 455/QD-TTg, adjusting the general planning of the Dinh An Economic Zone in Vinh Long province until 2040. Based on this important legal framework, Vinh Long province expects the Dinh An Economic Zone to achieve breakthrough development, becoming a focal point for attracting domestic and foreign investment, creating a sustainable development impetus for the locality.

Diagram of the planning structure for the Dinh An Economic Zone.

The Dinh An Economic Zone is planned as a multi-sectoral, multi-field integrated economic zone, combining industrial, commercial-service, tourism , coastal urban, and agricultural-forestry-fishery functions, developing according to a modern marine economic model linked with renewable energy… This is one of the centers of marine economy, coastal urban development, renewable energy, culture, and mangrove forest ecotourism in Vinh Long province and the Mekong Delta region. This economic zone is also a gateway for international maritime trade and an important transportation hub for the Mekong Delta and the Southern coastal region.

The Dinh An Economic Zone comprises six functional sub-zones: the marine economic development sub-zone; the energy export center sub-zone; the urban-tourism development sub-zone; the industrial-urban-service sub-zone; the rural residential area, environmental stabilization and conservation sub-zone; and the trade, service, urban and fisheries logistics sub-zone.

The Dinh An Economic Zone is considered by investors to possess all the necessary conditions for implementing large-scale projects. According to Mr. Le Tuan Anh, General Director of Sao Mai Group Joint Stock Company, the Dinh An Economic Zone has a strategic location, is connected to the seaport system, and has the ability to effectively connect with other regions, opening up many potentials for the development of industry, logistics, and supporting services.

At the conference announcing the adjustment of the Dinh An Economic Zone planning, Sao Mai Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vinh Long Provincial Economic Zone Management Board regarding the survey and research for investment in the Ngu Lac Industrial Park project (phase 2), with an estimated scale of approximately 884 hectares and a total investment of VND 8,400 billion. The project is of significant importance, aligning with the local industrial park infrastructure development orientation, and represents a strategic step for the group in this field.

As an investor whose investment plan for the Ngu Lac Industrial Park within the Dinh An Economic Zone has been approved by Vinh Long province, Mr. Bui The Long, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Green i-Park Dinh An Joint Stock Company, shared: “From our experience in researching and preparing for investment in the Dinh An Economic Zone, we believe that after the planning has been adjusted, the next important step is to quickly concretize the orientations in the plan into action programs and specific mechanisms for implementing key priority projects. Only then will the plan truly become a competitive advantage and attract investors. The province needs to focus on developing connecting infrastructure, especially major transportation routes and projects that link the region. At the same time, it is necessary to clarify and promote the role of logistics and seaports in the development model of the Dinh An Economic Zone.”

According to Mr. Long, in the initial stages of development, pioneering projects need organizational and implementation mechanisms that are appropriate to the conditions of the region. When these pioneering projects succeed, they will help pave the way, build confidence, and create a ripple effect throughout the entire economic zone.

Mr. Nguyen Quynh Thien, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Vinh Long province, said that the province has directed the Provincial Economic Zone Management Board and local departments and agencies to coordinate with businesses to develop and submit to the Chairman of the People's Committee for approval a specific plan for implementing the planning according to the roadmap. The province is proactively reviewing public land resources and creating clean land funds to attract investment in key projects, creating momentum for development. The province is also focusing on training high-quality human resources and skilled workers to serve businesses investing in the area. In addition, it continues to advise and propose the allocation of priority investment capital to complete the external and internal infrastructure systems of the economic zone. Simultaneously, it is implementing urban planning, resettlement areas, and central areas for commercial, service, financial, medical, and educational facilities, aiming to form a self-contained economic zone for sustainable and long-term development.

Text and photos: MINH HUYEN

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/mo-co-hoi-phat-trien-moi-cho-khu-kinh-te-dinh-an-a203906.html