The Bien Hoa 2 Industrial Park in the southern province of Dong Nai. — Photo nhaphodongnai.com

The southern industrial hub of Dong Nai has formed 32 industrial parks (IP) with a total area of more than 10,222ha, 31 of which are operational with the occupancy reaching 81.93 per cent, according to the Dong Nai IP Management Board.

Since the beginning of this year, 64.94ha of the local IPs have been rented, surpassing the target of 60ha, mostly in Giang Dien, An Phuoc, Loc An, Binh Son, Nhon Trach 6 and Dau Giay IPs.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many sectors have faced difficulties, forcing them to reduce production scale and investment.

More than US$18 million has been invested in infrastructure systems in the IPs, raising total investment in the system to nearly $674 million.

Due to limited industrial land for lease, the board will prioritise projects that have a large investment, high technology and are environmentally friendly.

Under planning for IP development in 2020, Dong Nai will have 35 IPs covering 11,748ha.

Following Dong Nai’s request, the PM has agreed to increase the IP area in the province to 2020 to 6,50ha. — VNS