Vietnam's Market Developments & Projects

Vietnam’s Key Economic Zones

Vietnam’s economic development is structured around four Key Economic Zones (KEZs) — Northern, Central, Southern, and Mekong Delta — which coordinate infrastructure development, industrial planning, and investment attraction across regions rather than administrative boundaries.

Despite recent government and administrative restructuring, Vietnam’s core economic direction remains stable. Policies supporting manufacturing, industrial zones, foreign direct investment, and infrastructure-led growth continue to drive regional development nationwide.

• Northern Key Economic Zone: A major hub for manufacturing, high-tech industries, and logistics, supported by expanding transport and cross-border connectivity.
• Southern Key Economic Zone: Vietnam’s largest economic engine, driven by industrial production, urbanisation, and sustained FDI inflows.
• Central Key Economic Zone: Focused on maritime economy, energy development, and regional trade and logistics corridors.
• Mekong Delta Key Economic Zone: Anchors agriculture and food-processing supply chains, with growing emphasis on modernisation and resilience.

Across all regions, industrial and economic zones continue to expand, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as a key manufacturing and investment destination in Southeast Asia.

Source: Nam Dinh Vu, Reuters, Vietnam Briefing