Green industrial properties turn spotlight as Vietnam’s FDI inflows accelerate

The World Bank’s September 2025 update said that Vietnam’s economy remains resilient amid global volatility.

Key destination for FDI Inflows

Steady FDI Inflows reflect foreign investors’ optimism in the country’s growth prospects. 

Specifically, FDI disbursement reached US$26.2 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, up 9.3 percent from a year earlier.

Notably, registered FDI surged 23.8 percent, led by manufacturing (51 percent) and real estate (22 percent).

Industrial parks and ready-built factories are filling fast, with occupancy at 80 percent in the north and 89 percent in the south, according to property consultancy CBRE.

Savills data showed manufacturing attracted nearly $12 billion in the first half of 2025, more than half of total registered FDI, reflecting investors’ search for resilient supply chains.

Green-certified factories drawing FDI

John Campbell, head of industrial services at Savills, Ho Chi Minh City, said the rise in new manufacturing projects in Vietnam not only signals fresh capital inflows but also reflects investors’ drive to expand strategic bases and secure more flexible, stable supply chains.

Specifically, green-certified factories, those using renewable energy, cutting carbon emissions, and complying with ESG Standards, are an increasingly decisive factor in attracting foreign capital.

Occupancy rates for ready-built factories and warehouses hit 88-89 percent in the first half of 2025, the highest in three years.

“Investors now prioritize flexibility, speed, and sustainable infrastructure,” said Campbell.

KCN Vietnam Group’s COO, Hardy Diec, said global investors were demanding sustainable facilities, with projects like DEEP C (Phase 2) in northern Hai Phong City and Nhon Trach 6D in southern Dong Nai Province built to international green standards such as LEED Certification.

Additionally, supporting services tailored to the preferences of foreign investors are seen as a key to helping them operate effectively in Vietnam, from entry to full-scale operations.