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Stage 1/5 · FDI investment process

Set the right goals before choosing land, and every later decision gets faster

Location, labour, supply chain, market and investment incentives drive your factory’s costs for years. Clarifying them first lets you compare industrial parks on the same criteria.

Before visiting sites

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This page is for

  • Foreign investors preparing to invest in Vietnam
  • Project owners and factory project teams
  • Consultants, industrial park developers and contractors

Where investors often get stuck

Comparing parks without common criteria

Each park presents prices, infrastructure and incentives its own way; they are hard to compare without clear project requirements.

Utility needs not yet quantified

Power, water, wastewater and soil bearing needs directly affect plot choice and factory design.

Rules have changed

Vietnam’s investment and construction framework changed in 2025–2026; outdated information leads to wrong plans.

How World Steel supports you

Project requirement list

We build with you the list of areas, buildings, power and water needs and headcount used to compare sites.

Search on the FDI Map

Filter industrial parks by province, port, airport and industry on World Steel’s FDI Map.

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Our Investor Desks speak your language and know how Japanese, Korean, Chinese, European, US, Australian and ASEAN investors work.

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Phase 1

Define your goals and gather information

Clarify what the project needs and which policies apply before visiting sites.

Investment goals

  • Location: close to ports, airports, customers or raw materials
  • Labour: headcount, skills and local hiring prospects
  • Input materials and supply chain
  • Markets and customers

Investment policies to review

  • Land incentives and land rent
  • Tax incentives
  • Labour and wages
  • Power, water and technical infrastructure
  • Political and legal environment

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Frequently asked questions

What should I prepare before meeting industrial parks?

Expected land and building areas, industry, headcount, power and water needs, port or airport requirements and your target start of operation.

What do investment incentives depend on?

Land and tax incentives depend on industry, location and project size under current regulations. World Steel helps you check them for each candidate site.

Does World Steel charge for advice at this stage?

Send your project details through the form; an Investor Desk will discuss the support that fits your project.

Investment goals

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