Industrial Cluster Development in a New Phase: Facilitating Investment Attraction

Adjustments Aligned with Reality

Under the pre-merger master plan, the combined regions were projected to develop 66 industrial clusters by 2030, covering more than 2,545 hectares. By 2050, the total was expected to reach 67 clusters spanning nearly 3,610 hectares, including 38 in Binh Thuan (1,991.68 ha), 18 in Lam Dong (792.16 ha), and 11 in Dak Nong (825 ha).

Following a review, the Department of Industry and Trade reported that, to date, Lam Dong has 23 industrial clusters with infrastructure investors, attracting 212 secondary projects with a total leased area of nearly 330 hectares. Of these, 16 clusters have enterprise investors as infrastructure developers, while the remaining seven—previously invested by district-level People’s Committees—are now overseen directly by commune- and ward-level administrations.

However, only six of the enterprise-developed clusters have largely completed their technical infrastructure and attracted operational secondary projects: Phu Hai, Nam Cang, Nam Ha, Nam Ha 2, Dong Ha, and Song Binh. Meanwhile, clusters previously developed by former district authorities have only implemented some infrastructure items, remain largely incomplete, and have yet to attract secondary investors.

Relevant authorities have worked with localities and issued directives to review and adjust IC development plans for integration into the revised Lam Dong Provincial Master Plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. The overarching approach is to shift development from areas with limited investment appeal to those offering stronger advantages, in line with provincial directives to accelerate industrial growth.

The adjustment also prioritizes areas with favorable conditions, particularly the southeastern part of the province, while continuing to develop clusters in locations adjacent to Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai to capture the ongoing shift of investment flows. These areas benefit from advantages in land availability, geographic location, transport infrastructure and connectivity to seaports, the North–South expressway, railways and logistics hubs.

Proposed Planning Revisions

To effectively implement this orientation, the Department of Industry and Trade has proposed that the provincial People’s Committee approve a development plan for 87 industrial clusters covering 4,135.24 hectares for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Specifically, 62 clusters totaling 2,340.25 hectares are planned for 2026–2030 in line with land allocation targets. Beyond 2030, an additional 1,794.99 hectares is expected to be allocated for the development of 25 new clusters and the expansion of existing ones.

The review also recommends removing six clusters (226.2 ha) from the plan; deferring 14 clusters (605.6 ha) to the post-2030 phase due to investment challenges; adding 15 new clusters (707.42 ha) for 2026–2030; and proposing 11 additional clusters (582.8 ha) for development after 2030. Meanwhile, 47 clusters covering 1,611.27 hectares will remain unchanged for 2026–2030, with expansion projected to reach 1,867.86 hectares after 2030.

At a recent working session with relevant departments and localities, Nguyen Hong Hai, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, expressed general agreement with the proposed planning orientation. He called on relevant agencies to continue coordinating closely to review and finalize the plan, ensuring feasibility and coherence before submission to competent authorities for approval.