FDI accelerates into Vietnam, 'green' industrial real estate becomes a bright spot

Strong FDI inflows into Vietnam not only bring economic resources but also set new standards for green industrial real estate, ensuring ESG criteria and modern infrastructure to attract foreign capital.

"Green" industrial parks have advantages in attracting investment. In the photo: Nhon Trach 6D Industrial Park has a green design, meets LEED standards, uses renewable energy... - Photo: NGOC HIEN

The World Bank's (WB) September 2025 Vietnam Economic Update Report shows that Vietnam's economy stands firm in a volatile global context.

Vietnam is still the destination of FDI flows.

FDI capital flows remain stable, demonstrating international investors' confidence in Vietnam's development prospects. Specifically, FDI capital disbursed in the 12 months (up to June 2025) reached 26.2 billion USD, up 9.3% over the same period.

More notably, registered capital also increased sharply by 23.8%, mainly focusing on two sectors: processing and manufacturing (51%) and real estate (22%).

Ms. Hang Dang - General Director of CBRE Vietnam - assessed that Vietnam's industrial real estate market recorded good performance both last year and the first quarter of this year.

Demand for industrial real estate remains high, with occupancy rates reaching 80% in the North and 89% in the South.

According to Mr. John Campbell - Director of Savills Industrial Services, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is affirming its position in the global FDI flow when capital inflows into the manufacturing sector increased by 32% in the first 6 months of the year. Notably, the manufacturing and processing sector attracted nearly 12 billion USD, accounting for more than 56% of the total registered FDI capital.

Green factories attract FDI investment capital

Regarding the increase in the number of new manufacturing projects in Vietnam, Mr. John Campbell said this is not only a sign of capital flow, but also reflects the need to expand strategic bases and seek flexible and stable supply chains.

According to Mr. John Campbell, in addition to the expanding supply of industrial land and ready-built factories that meet green criteria, ESG is also a bright spot attracting FDI in the picture of Vietnam's industrial real estate.

In the first half of this year, ready-built factories and warehouses recorded the highest absorption rate in three years, with occupancy reaching 88-89%.

"The shift to ready-built factories reflects the trend of Vietnam's industrial real estate market, as investors prioritize flexibility, speed, modern, green infrastructure and ESG compliance," said Mr. John Campbell.

Green factories and industrial parks are playing an increasingly important role in attracting FDI capital into Vietnam - Photo: NGOC HIEN

Similarly, Mr. Hardy Diec - CEO of Vietnam Industrial Park Group - said that the investment selection trend of new generation FDI enterprises has changed, not only prioritizing the selection of pre-built factories and warehouses but also setting strict requirements for sustainable development.

Factories that achieve international green certification, use renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure ESG criteria will have an advantage.

In addition, accompanying support products and services, "tailored" specifically to the needs of investors, will be the key factor to effectively support investors from investment to operation in Vietnam.

"To meet the sustainable development requirements of investors, we have been implementing many high-quality projects that meet international green standards such as LEED Gold with two typical projects being DEEP C Industrial Park (phase 2) and Nhon Trach 6D Industrial Park in Hai Phong and Dong Nai ," said Mr. Hardy.

Industrial park occupancy rate is high

According to the latest report on the real estate market by the Ministry of Construction , the supply of new industrial real estate in the second quarter in the North reached about 16 hectares, up 2% compared to the previous quarter. The occupancy rate was stable at 83%, showing that the rental demand is still high, especially in key industrial provinces such as Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Hung Yen.

In the South, total supply in the quarter remained at 28 hectares, however the occupancy rate was higher, reaching 92%, affirming the great attraction of industrial parks in Binh Duong (old), Dong Nai and the new Ho Chi Minh City.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/fdi-tang-toc-vao-viet-nam-bat-dong-san-cong-nghiep-xanh-thanh-diem-sang-20250923144725214.htm