Prodezi Industrial Park emerges as green economic hub

Global tax policy shifts, trade tensions, and supply chain restructuring are prompting businesses to rethink their investment strategies. At the same time, achieving net-zero emissions has become a shared goal among many nations, including Vietnam. Emerging trade agreements, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards now demand transparency in greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy adoption, and green infrastructure.

Experts believe now is the time for Vietnam to pursue development models such as eco-industrial parks (EIPs) to capture high-quality foreign investment. Truong Khac Nguyen Minh, deputy general director of Prodezi Long An, said, "Today’s investors are increasingly focused not just on land prices or location, but on the ability to meet emission targets, access clean raw materials, and align with ESG standards. This shift is shaping a sustainable manufacturing ecosystem at Prodezi."

Truong Khac Nguyen Minh, deputy general director, Prodezi Long An Corporation. Photo: Prodezi Long An

"We’ve developed our EIP model around clean energy to reduce carbon emissions, with at least 25 per cent of wastewater recycled and international green building certifications in place. Our goal is to safeguard ecosystems while balancing workspaces and living environments," Minh explained.

Prodezi Industrial Park also enhances tenant experience through digital infrastructure, in-park logistics, one-stop services, and proximity to the adjacent LA Home eco-urban area.

Minh emphasised that these added-value features are key to maintaining the park's competitive edge and attracting top-tier investment from markets like Japan, Europe, South Korea, and ASEAN – while minimising overdependence on any single source. With a long-term vision and a commitment to sustainable industry, Prodezi targets high-tech and green sectors such as electronics, automotive, supporting industries, logistics, data centres, semiconductors, and AI.

Companies operating in Prodezi are encouraged to engage in industrial symbiosis – the practice of sharing and repurposing resources and waste to reduce costs and boost efficiency. While such models remain a challenge for traditional industrial parks, Prodezi has been built from the ground up with resource-sharing infrastructure, including a recycled water system, waste sorting facilities, and solar energy partnerships with Japanese firms.

"The involvement of international partners like Toho Gas, Chitose, and TA Vital – spanning energy, wastewater treatment, and organic fertiliser production – is laying the groundwork for our first symbiotic networks," Minh said.

Prodezi Industrial Park is located next to LA Home eco-urban area. Photo: Prodezi Long An

Once occupancy reaches a certain threshold, Minh said the plan is to expand symbiotic models across industry clusters, such as food packaging production or by-product processing for recycling businesses. This not only reduces costs but maximises resource efficiency across the park.

"Our advanced infrastructure and end-to-end support aim to help tenants unlock their full potential in an increasingly competitive market," he said. Minh envisions Prodezi and the adjoining LA Home development forming a modern, sustainable ecosystem that integrates industry, urban living, and services in the Mekong Delta – driving both economic growth and quality of life for local communities.

Prodezi’s EIP model goes beyond reducing environmental impact – it actively promotes long-term economic and social sustainability. Countries like Denmark and South Korea have already demonstrated that resource efficiency and pollution reduction yield substantial economic gains and long-term value for businesses and society.

Vietnam is also laying the groundwork for EIP development through Decree No.35/2022/ND-CP and, more recently, Resolution No.68-NQ/TW, which provide a more open legal framework and stronger conditions for industrial real estate and EIP initiatives.

Still, challenges remain. As of May last year, only about 1–2 per cent of Vietnam’s 425 IPs have transitioned to EIPs, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This underscores the need for a stronger legal foundation to support broader adoption.

To ensure long-term stability, Minh advocates for a dedicated Industrial Park Law to establish a robust legal corridor for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s industrial sector.

Vietnam stands at a pivotal moment to elevate its global investment appeal by embracing future-ready trends and making bold, strategic moves. The eco-industrial park is no longer a niche concept – it is a prerequisite for building a competitive, green, and globally integrated industrial landscape. With a clear strategy and a forward-thinking mindset, Prodezi and peers are shaping a future of sustainable industrial development in Vietnam.

Signing ceremony between Prodezi Long An and Chitose Group in Japan, March 30. Photo: Prodezi Long An

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