Hung Yen enhances businesses’ access to land

Land has always been a critical resource that determines the progress and effectiveness of investment projects. Recognizing this, Hung Yen Province is implementing a comprehensive range of measures to improve businesses’ access to land, thereby enhancing the local investment environment and attracting high-quality investment capital.

Removing land-related bottlenecks

When selecting investment locations, access to land is consistently one of the top concerns for both domestic and international businesses. In practice, the shorter the time required to complete procedures for land allocation, land leasing, and site clearance, the lower the investment costs and the greater the opportunity for businesses to seize market opportunities in a timely manner.

In recent years, Hung Yen has focused on reviewing and reforming land administration procedures to make them more transparent, publicly accessible, and efficient, while minimizing processing times. At the same time, the province has prioritized the development of clean land banks and the completion of technical infrastructure in industrial parks and industrial clusters, enabling investors to commence projects immediately after receiving investment approval.

According to Nguyen Duc Kien, Director of the Hung Yen Department of Agriculture and Environment, the department is accelerating the application of information technology in land administration, updating cadastral databases, and publicly disclosing planning information to facilitate easier access for businesses.

“The province’s guiding principle is to create the most favorable conditions for businesses to access land in full compliance with the law, ensuring transparency and equal treatment. We are committed to shortening administrative processing times, completing legal documentation related to land, and working closely with local authorities to prepare clean land banks that can meet investors’ needs as soon as their projects are ready for implementation.”

Another notable development is Hung Yen’s continued expansion of its industrial parks and industrial clusters with modern, integrated infrastructure, including transportation, electricity, water supply, telecommunications, and environmental treatment systems. This not only increases the availability of industrial land but also strengthens the province’s competitiveness in attracting investment.

Partnering with investors

At the local level, many authorities have proactively prepared project sites and worked closely with provincial departments to ensure readiness for new investment projects.

According to Le Thanh Thinh, Chairman of the Hong Quang Commune People’s Committee, the commune is home to several strategically planned industrial parks, including An Thi Industrial Park, Kim Dong - An Thi Industrial Park, and Hung Yen Industrial Park No. 08 (Phase 1), which are expected to become key drivers of the province’s socio-economic development.

“The locality considers site clearance a top priority in creating clean land for industrial development. We have been working closely with relevant agencies to raise public awareness, build consensus among residents, and provide maximum support to investors so that project sites can be handed over on schedule.”

Beyond ensuring project timelines, many localities also regard public consensus as a decisive factor in the success of land acquisition and site clearance.

Nguyen Anh Tuan, Standing Vice Chairman of the Hung Phu Commune People’s Committee, said that during the 2021–2025 period, the commune has attracted several major projects, including Hung Phu Industrial Park, Con Vanh Golf Course, and Ba Lat LNG Port. As a result, planning, land clearance, and resettlement have all been carried out in an open, transparent manner and in strict accordance with legal regulations.

According to Mr. Tuan, the commune’s priority extends beyond timely site handover to ensuring public support, as every project inevitably brings significant changes to land use, livelihoods, and residents’ living environment.

“The commune People’s Committee fully discloses compensation and support policies while placing great emphasis on direct dialogue with residents to build trust. We also leverage the role of mass organizations and respected community leaders in communication and public engagement.”

Recognizing that effective communication must come first, Hung Phu has organized numerous face-to-face dialogue sessions with residents and effectively utilized its local broadcasting system, delivering more than 1,500 news reports and public awareness messages. The commune has also adopted digital platforms such as Zalo to provide timely updates on planning, compensation policies, and project implementation progress, thereby enhancing transparency and strengthening community consensus.

From the investor’s perspective, Trinh Khanh Duong, Head of the Hung Phu Industrial Park Project Management Board under Geleximco Group, said the project has received strong support from authorities at all levels, particularly the Hung Phu Commune administration.

“What we value most is the decisive and responsible involvement of local authorities in site clearance and community engagement. Government agencies at all levels have proactively coordinated with businesses, promptly resolved emerging difficulties, and strengthened dialogue and communication to help residents understand and support the development of industrial parks. This has been a crucial factor in keeping the project on schedule, minimizing implementation risks, and reinforcing investor confidence in choosing Hung Yen as a long-term investment destination.”

According to Mr. Duong, in addition to preparing clean land banks, the consistency in policy implementation and the strong commitment of local authorities have helped create a stable and transparent investment environment. This has become one of Hung Yen’s competitive advantages as many provinces compete to attract high-quality investment into their industrial parks.

By combining administrative reform, the development of clean land banks, synchronized infrastructure investment, and enhanced public dialogue, Hung Yen is building a solid foundation for improving businesses’ access to land. These efforts not only address one of the most significant bottlenecks in the investment environment but also position the province to attract large-scale, high-tech investment projects, supporting its long-term vision of modern and sustainable industrial development