High-tech manufacturing boom fuels demand for green IPs in Vietnam
Investors today not only pay attention to rental prices or location but are also seeking industrial parks that provide a comprehensive and environmentally friendly ecosystem.
Investors today not only pay attention to rental prices or location but are also seeking industrial parks that provide a comprehensive and environmentally friendly ecosystem.
Recent M&A deals underscore growing interest from Japanese, Korean, and Singaporean investors, alongside an increasing flow of capital from the US and Europe, markets known for long-term strategies and high investment standards.
The country's industrial real estate market has been undergoing a significant transformation, not only in terms of scale but also in quality and a focus on sustainability.
With a solid foundation, increasing investor confidence, and strategic government support for sustainable and high-tech development, Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is well-positioned to become a regional leader in the era of sustainable prosperity.
Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is poised for growth, driven by policy reforms, increased foreign investment, and new and expanded industrial zones. By 2030, the country will add 221 new zones, expand 76, and adjust 22 under approved local planning schemes.
The acceleration of legal obstacles removal in recent industrial real estate projects is creating growth opportunities for many businesses participating in this segment. Notably, this is also one of the key factors contributing to attracting investment and boosting growth for real estate in 2025.
According to Savills Vietnam, a more favourable real estate investment environment is expected in 2025 as cyclical challenges subside and the market continues its recovery.
Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is expected to experience robust growth in 2025, driven by domestic economic growth factors such as foreign direct investment (FDI), infrastructure development, and an improved investment environment.
With enhanced investment and Government’s support, the semiconductor industry has a pivotal role to play in the growth of Vietnam’s industrial real estate, according to a Savills Vietnam expert.
Steady annual growth in FDI is a key driver of industrial real estate in Vietnam, according to Savills’ Asia Pacific Investment Quarterly report for the third quarter of the year.
Driven by the surging demand for semiconductor manufacturing and assembly, companies are actively seeking factories and industrial parks with necessary infrastructure and services, according to Thomas Rooney, Senior Manager of Industrial Services at Savills Vietnam.
The industrial real estate market, particularly in the southern region, held steady in the first months of this year, which experts said was mainly thanks to rebounding imports and exports, and increasing influx of foreign investment.