Lam Dong increases investment attraction

With strong determination, Lam Dong province has reviewed more than 2,900 projects, licensed 9 strategic projects with capital of over 33,000 billion VND, paving the way for green tourism, renewable energy, digital transformation and many other fields.

There are still bottlenecks

Although it has achieved initial results in attracting investment after merging the new province (including the old Lam Dong, Dak Nong and Binh Thuan ), Lam Dong still faces many difficulties and obstacles, directly affecting the progress of project implementation and FDI attraction.

Lam Dong is the economic and tourism center of the South Central Coast and Central Highlands, converging the potential for green and sustainable development.

According to the report of the Department of Planning and Investment of Lam Dong , by the end of the first 7 months of 2025, the whole province had more than 2,900 valid investment projects with a total registered capital of about 2 million billion VND. However, the number of new projects only reached 36, with a total capital of more than 13,702.8 billion VND and an area of ​​648.2 hectares, GRDP growth reached 6.8%, still lower than the set target. By 9 months, this figure was still at 6.8%, requiring drastic solutions to achieve the target of over 8% for the whole year.

The biggest bottlenecks focus on four main groups of issues: policy mechanisms, transport and technical infrastructure, clean land and urban planning, and historical backlogs from old projects.

Regarding policy mechanisms, the investment environment related to legal institutions is not really synchronized, especially the lack of consistency between sectoral planning (mineral, urban, industrial planning). Bauxite and titanium planning, which has lasted for many years, has created a big barrier, causing a series of projects to be "suspended", difficult to approve and implement, affecting socio-economic development as well as attracting new investment.

Bauxite mining in Lam Dong – one of the important economic sectors but still has many planning problems

Regarding infrastructure, traffic connection is still the biggest "bottleneck". High logistics costs due to unsynchronized infrastructure reduce the competitiveness of projects. Key routes such as Tan Phu - Bao Loc - Lien Khuong Expressway (roadbed width 17m, 4 lanes), upgrading Lien Khuong Airport and North - South Railway are being prioritized, but the progress of public investment disbursement only reached 23.2% in the first 8 months of the year, much lower than the plan of more than 18,900 billion VND. Environmental infrastructure in industrial parks (IPs) such as Phu Hoi and Loc Son is also not complete, leading to difficulty in attracting secondary projects.

Key traffic route helps Lam Dong remove "bottlenecks" in regional connectivity infrastructure

Lien Khuong Airport – an important aviation gateway of the South Central Coast and Central Highlands, is being upgraded to increase connectivity capacity and attract investment to Lam Dong.

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After reviewing 2,930 projects, there are still some projects facing difficulties in planning and infrastructure, especially old backlog projects.

Mr. Le Binh Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Finance

Mr. Le Binh Minh, Deputy Director of Lam Dong Department of Finance, discussed the review of more than 2,900 investment projects in the area.

Clearing land and site clearance (GPMB) is a difficult problem, with a series of projects stuck in compensation and resettlement. Typically, 6 coastal social housing projects such as Tien Loi, Phu Tai, Phu Thinh social housing areas and projects in Ham Kiem I, II, Song Binh Industrial Parks are behind schedule due to the lack of specific land prices for compensation and stuck in adjusting investment policies.

The resettlement area of ​​Bao Loc - Lien Khuong expressway project in Di Linh area is being implemented by the units as planned.

Industrial clusters (ICs) also face similar difficulties: slow site clearance, unsynchronized infrastructure, and many projects stuck on defense land. The total investment being called for in Lam Dong in 2025 is estimated at tens of thousands of billions of VND, but these problems not only slow down capital flows but also affect investor confidence, requiring the province to have strong, synchronous policies to handle them at the root.

Transportation and logistics activities in industrial parks, one of the key factors in attracting investment and reducing business costs

Efforts to untie the "knots"

Recognizing the bottlenecks, Lam Dong has implemented synchronous solutions, focusing on removing difficulties for businesses, creating an "open, friendly, and effective" investment environment.

Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee chaired a conference to connect and dialogue with businesses at three online bridges

Under the direction of the Provincial People's Committee, the Department of Finance has reviewed all 2,930 investment projects in the province, classified them into 8 main categories (including planning, site clearance, administrative procedures, technical infrastructure, etc.), and assigned localities to directly resolve issues under their authority. For projects under the Central Government, the Department has uploaded them to the system according to the 2P16 process, ensuring smoothness and transparency.

The old backlog handling process was carried out monthly: reviewing progress, organizing direct dialogues between focal points, and establishing specialized working groups to monitor and handle on-site. To date, the province has resolved policies for more than 2,000 cases according to Decree 178/2024/ND-CP and 67/2025/ND-CP, contributing to speeding up site clearance for key projects.

Business representatives spoke, shared difficulties and proposed solutions at the Business Dialogue Conference organized by Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee.

In particular, in May, June and July 2025, the province granted investment certificates to 9 new projects with an area of ​​over 2,300 hectares and a total capital of over 33 trillion VND, focusing on strategic areas such as digital transformation (in cooperation with Viettel, FPT), tourism, processing industry, real estate and renewable energy.

Typical projects include: Ham Tien - Mui Ne Tourist Area (granted and adjusted on July 5, area of ​​218 hectares, capital of 12 trillion VND, focusing on developing high-end resort tourism); Dak Nong Dairy Farming Area (over 500 hectares, capital of 5 trillion VND, aiming at agricultural processing industry); and Gia Hiep Model Residential Area (200 hectares, capital of 3 trillion VND, integrated green urban area).

These projects not only resolve backlogs but also open up new development directions, with major investors focusing on digital transformation and renewable energy expected to be granted investment policies at the upcoming conference.

To support businesses, the Provincial People's Committee organizes monthly monitoring, with direct dialogue programs between the bridgeheads. The Business Dialogue Conference in August 2025 attracted nearly 400 businesses and investors to attend, where the province recorded, classified opinions and committed to specific responses within a short time.

Lam Dong provincial leaders chaired an online business dialogue conference at connecting points, listening and removing difficulties for investors.

The Department of Finance coordinates with the Young Entrepreneurs Association to organize the programs "Business Coffee" and "Business Meeting" periodically to quickly resolve procedural and financial problems.

Lam Dong businessmen exchange, share experiences and connect for cooperation at the program "Business Meeting" periodically organized by the Provincial Business Association.

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Business connection programs are one of the solutions to increase the effectiveness of promotion and investment; this is not only a place for exchange and experience sharing but also an effective bridge between businesses and the government, helping to promptly resolve difficulties, promote cooperation and sustainable development.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Vice President of Lam Dong Provincial Business Association

Through practical activities, Lam Dong's business community has improved its capacity, accessed new opportunities, and contributed to building a strong local economy and international integration.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Vice President of Lam Dong Provincial Business Association

To "converge investment and create development", Lam Dong will organize the 2025 Investment Promotion Conference on October 11-12, 2025 in Da Lat with the theme "Lam Dong: Breakthrough potential, enhance position".

The event is expected to attract about 750 delegates, including major investors such as Vingroup, Sun Group, TH Group, Viettel, VNPT, and the participation of 270 businesses calling for investment.

Graphics: Thu Trang

At the conference, the province is expected to grant investment decisions to 9 projects (land fund of 2,300 hectares, capital equivalent to 33,000 billion VND), announce 132 "clean" projects calling for investment, announce the new development strategy for the period 2025-2030 and organize an exhibition to introduce potential and calling projects.

Scene of the press conference introducing Lam Dong Investment Promotion Conference 2025 with the theme "Breakthrough potential, raise position"

In the coming time, Lam Dong hopes to affirm its determination to accompany, open information, and build trust for domestic and foreign enterprises.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, said: "In the activities leading up to the investment promotion conference, we will inform about policies, investment environment, and notify short-term and long-term investment projects in the coming time. With 243 projects expected to be implemented in the period of 2026-2030, the province expects to continue to improve and closely review progress, aiming to attract FDI capital to increase by 20% compared to the previous year."

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phuc, Vice Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, shared about expectations for attracting investment in the period 2026-2030.

With these efforts, Lam Dong believes it will attract large capital flows from strategic investors, not only solving bottlenecks but also opening up new development space, contributing to building the province to become increasingly rich and civilized.

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