Northern Vietnam has emerged as a hub for industrial development, leveraging its strategic location and robust infrastructure. In 2024, industrial real estate continues to be a cornerstone of the region’s economic growth, driven by increasing demand from manufacturing and logistics sectors. This trend is expected to accelerate further in 2025 and beyond.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), and Da Nang stand as Vietnam’s most influential urban centers, each embodying unique strengths that shape the nation’s development.

Hai Phong, a key port city in northern Vietnam, has become an industrial powerhouse, attracting substantial domestic and foreign investments. As of 2023, this city has established 14 industrial parks covering approximately 6,000 ha.

Bac Ninh Province, located in the northern economic region of Vietnam, spans an area of approximately 822 km² and is home to over 1.5 million people. This small yet industrially significant province has experienced rapid development in the past decade.

Hanoi benefits from 11 major highways radiating across the country and Noi Bai International Airport supporting global trade. These infrastructural developments are set to further accelerate Hanoi’s industrial growth in the coming years.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a central feature of Vietnam's economic landscape, providing a mechanism for corporate restructuring, market consolidation, and foreign investment. Since the beginning of 2024, the M&A market in Vietnam has been characterized by steady growth and increased activity, despite challenges presented by global economic uncertainty. This article explores the overall situation of M&A in Vietnam, the key sectors driving these activities, and notable cases in 2024

The market for eco-industrial parks (EIPs) in Vietnam is gaining traction as the country seeks to balance rapid industrialization with environmental sustainability. Driven by increasing awareness of environmental issues and government support, several eco-industrial parks have been established, particularly in key regions like the Southeast and the Red River Delta. The Vietnamese government has integrated EIPs into its national strategies, emphasizing green growth and sustainable development

According to data from the Foreign Investment Agency, foreign investors registered over 20 billion USD in Vietnam in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period last year.

In recent years, Binh Duong and Da Nang have continued to solidify their positions as top destinations for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam, demonstrating significant growth and resilience even amid global economic challenges.

In June 2024, many important economic, political, and investment events took place in Vietnam, such as President Putin's state visit to Vietnam, the Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line about to be put into operation, and Foxconn investment in a circuit boards factory in Vietnam. Let's look back at 10 outstanding events in June 2024 selected by B&Company