East region of South Vietnam embraces green and high-tech future

The East region of South Vietnam, which consists of Ho Chi Minh City and five provinces, namely Dong Nai, Binh Dương, Binh Phước, Tay Ninh and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, is experiencing significant transformation with the development of green and high-tech industrial parks.

Leading this trend are Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Tay Ninh provinces, which are combining economic growth with environmental protection, aiming for sustainable development.

In recent years, these localities have demonstrated creativity and determination in transforming their development models, particularly in developing green and smart industrial parks.

In Binh Duong, the $1.3 billion LEGO factory serves as a prime example of applying advanced technology in production, from using renewable energy to optimizing production processes to minimize environmental impact.

Additionally, the Jakob Saigon factory project covers nearly 40% of its area with greenery and utilizes solar energy systems to reduce emissions and save energy.

Industrial parks in Binh Duong are also actively implementing smart management systems, which not only enhance production efficiency but also protect the environment and conserve energy and clean water.

Neighboring Dong Nai province is also promoting the development of ecological industrial parks, especially at the Amata Industrial Park. Here, businesses focus on energy savings, pollution reduction, and production efficiency. The province's tax and land incentive policies have attracted significant investment into high-tech and clean industries.

Meanwhile, Tay Ninh is focusing on developing high-tech agriculture with a goal that 50% of the value of agricultural products will be generated using high technology by 2030.

The DHN Tay Ninh livestock farm is a prime example, employing advanced technology to produce clean products, protect the environment, and meet safe consumption needs.

For the East Region of South Vietnam, to achieve truly sustainable development, the most crucial factor is its people. Although the region's trained labor force currently stands at about 70%, it is still insufficient to meet the demands of the economy, particularly in creative and high-tech industries.

According to a World Bank report, the  region has witnessed robust growth in high-tech industries and services, with GDP per capita reaching approximately $7,500 per year. However, the region still faces significant challenges in overcoming the "middle-income trap" to continue its development.

To overcome this challenge, the region needs a strong shift from a traditional production-based economy to a knowledge-based one. Therefore, Ho Chị Minh City and five provinces in the region are focusing on developing high-quality human resources, training technology engineers, high-tech agriculture specialists, automation experts, and researchers in research and development (R&D).