Efforts to complete industrial park infrastructure
According to the Management Board of Can Tho Export Processing and Industrial Zones (BQLKX&CN Can Tho), the Board is managing 10 industrial parks, 3 industrial clusters, 1 Song Hau Power Center and 1 Song Hau Industrial Park Operation Center with a total area of over 2,358 hectares. Accumulated to the end of September 2025, Can Tho City has 379 investment projects in industrial parks and clusters. Of which, there are 333 domestic projects, 45 FDI projects, 1 ODA project. Total registered investment capital is over 10.18 billion USD, implemented capital is 4.76 billion USD, accounting for 46.7% of total registered capital. Total revenue of enterprises in the industrial parks in the first 9 months of 2025 is over 100,771 billion VND, up 12.62% over the same period last year. Of which, export value is over 1.68 billion USD, up 14% over the same period. Enterprises in the industrial park create jobs for 93,640 workers, an increase of 1,549 workers compared to the same period in 2024; of which, there are over 50,500 workers in FDI enterprises.
Mr. Le Cong Ly, Head of the Management Board of Can Tho Export Processing and Industrial Zones, said: In recent times, Can Tho City has focused on completing the strategic infrastructure system, especially the traffic infrastructure connecting with industrial parks, clusters and key economic areas of the city. The city always strives to improve the investment environment to be open and equal, creating the most favorable conditions for enterprises in the process of cooperation and investment. The city also focuses on developing human resources to meet the needs of investors. Focus on developing green industries, supporting industries, and high-tech industries to meet the development requirements in the new period. At the same time, the city is focusing on developing raw material areas to serve the production development process of domestic and foreign enterprises, especially FDI enterprises investing in Can Tho City.
TKG Taekwang Can Tho Company is a 100% Korean-invested enterprise, operating in Hung Phu 2B Industrial Park since 2017. This is a company specializing in Nike shoe processing with the largest number of workers among the enterprises operating in the city's industrial parks. If in 2017, the company produced over 38 million pairs of shoe soles, by 2025, the company aims to produce 132.7 million pairs of shoes for export, an increase of 10% compared to 2024 and an increase of more than 250% compared to 2017. In 2025, the company aims to increase the total number of employees to 18,000 people to meet production needs and expand scale. Mr. Kim Lin, Director of TKG Taekwang Can Tho Company, shared: After nearly 8 years of operating in Can Tho City, we have always received attention, companionship and support from the City People's Committee and departments, branches and sectors. The city government has created an open and transparent investment environment, always listening and promptly resolving difficulties and obstacles for businesses. In particular, the city has provided good support in connecting, recruiting workers and reforming administrative procedures to facilitate companies to confidently expand production.
Production line of TKG Taekwang Can Tho Company.
Promoting regional center advantages
Not only choosing Can Tho as a long-term destination, many FDI investors also decided to expand their investment scale to meet market demand. According to Mr. Kim Lin, Director of TKG Taekwang Can Tho Company, in order to operate more effectively and contribute more to the local development, the company hopes that the city and relevant agencies will continue to support and facilitate recruitment, connect with job placement centers, vocational training schools in the locality and neighboring provinces to meet the company's labor recruitment needs. "We hope to continue to receive timely attention, guidance and support from the city's departments and branches on procedures related to expanding investment scale, helping businesses operate stably and long-term in Can Tho City" - Mr. Kim Lin said.
Mr. Le Cong Ly, Head of the Management Board of Can Tho Export Processing and Industrial Zones, said: In order for Can Tho to develop to be worthy of the center of the region, especially the economic, logistics and industrial center of the region, the Board determined to closely follow the industrial development planning of the city. Accordingly, the industrial development planning will closely follow the strategic traffic axes of the region as well as the city. Specifically, the Can Tho - Ca Mau expressway and the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway are two key traffic axes, the upcoming industrial zones and clusters will develop along these axes. With industrial zones located in the urban core, they will be adjusted to develop outside the urban area, but still ensure good connection with the city center to access services as well as high-quality human resources. The Committee has advised the City Party Committee and the City People's Committee to include the planning of industrial parks and clusters in the city for the period of 2026-2030 in the action program to implement the Resolution of the City Party Congress so that the city can have appropriate policies to attract and call for investors in infrastructure of industrial parks and clusters. When the infrastructure of industrial parks and clusters is completed, secondary investors will be invited to operate. The presence of secondary investors will increase production value and contribute to the city's common goal of achieving double-digit growth in the new period.
Among the industrial parks operating in the city, VSIP Can Tho Industrial Park is considered a bright spot in attracting investment in industrial park infrastructure. Sharing the reason for choosing Can Tho City as an investment destination, Mr. Leaw Wee Ming, General Director of VSIP Can Tho Joint Stock Company, said: Can Tho is the heart of the Mekong Delta, with a strategic location with a system of highways, river ports and an international airport that is being expanded. The city is rapidly emerging as a logistics and supply chain center, connecting the Mekong Delta with economic regions across the country, as well as with global markets. In addition to its geographical location, Can Tho also has strong economic potential and a young, abundant workforce, and is a leading educational center in the region. The city government has demonstrated a clear commitment to investors by simplifying procedures, providing one-stop support services and continuously upgrading infrastructure. These efforts create a transparent business environment so that investors can confidently choose Can Tho as a destination for long-term, sustainable development.
Article and photos: MINH HUYEN
Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/dinh-vi-trung-tam-cong-nghiep-moi-cua-dbscl-a191608.html
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