Thuan Dao Industrial Park

Thuan Dao Industrial Park, in Long An province, is a thriving industrial hub in southern Vietnam. It spans 815 hectares, strategically positioned by National Highway 1A, HCMC-Trung Luong Expressway, and Ben Luc Port, attracting diverse industries such as electronics, mechanics, and food processing. With government support and modern infrastructure, it’s a promising platform for businesses to flourish. Approved in 2011, it comprises three phases: 113 hectares (fully occupied), 189 hectares (operational), and 461 hectares (under development).

I. Overview of Thuan Dao Industrial Park:

• Thuan Dao Industrial Park, located in Ben Luc town, Ben Luc district, Long An province, is a rapidly developing industrial park in the Southern key economic region of Vietnam.
• The industrial park has a total area of 815 hectares, with a prime location adjacent to National Highway 1A and connecting to other major transportation routes such as HCMC-Trung Luong Expressway and the Ben Luc Port. This strategic position makes it an ideal destination for businesses seeking to establish their presence in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
• The industrial park is attracting a diverse range of industries, including electronics, mechanics, and food processing, with many reputable companies having already set up their operations in the park. The local government is actively promoting investment in Thuan Dao Industrial Park by providing favorable policies, incentives, and support to investors.
• In conclusion, Thuan Dao Industrial Park is a promising destination for businesses and investors looking to tap into the potential of Vietnam’s growing economy. With its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and supportive policies, the park offers an ideal platform for businesses to expand their operations and achieve success.
• The People’s Committee of Long An province approved the establishment of the Thuan Dao Industrial Park according to Decision No. 4256/QD-UBND dated December 23, 2011.

The approved total area of Thuan Dao Industrial Park is 815 hectares, which is allocated to the investor, Dong Tam LLC, and divided into three phases:

• Phase 1: 113 hectares (already leased out and reached 100% occupancy)
• Phase 2: 189 hectares (already developed and in operation)
• Phase 3: 461 hectares (currently under development)

II. Geographical location:

Thuan Dao Industrial Zone, situated in Ben Luc town, Long An province, Vietnam, interfaces with surrounding areas as follows on all sides, according to Long An province’s map:

• To the East, it borders Provincial Road 830.
• To the West, it adjoins Long Cang – Long Dinh road.
• To the North, it meets Rạch Chanh.
• To the South, it connects with the parallel canal of Noi Dong.

Positioned as a strategic trading gateway, the industrial zone has convenient access to key destinations such as:

• National Highway 1A: 2km away.
• Ring Road 4 – Industrial Zone: 2km away.
• Ring Road 3 – Industrial Zone: 5km away.
• Saigon – Trung Luong Expressway: 7km away.
• Ho Chi Minh City Center: 30km away.
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport: 35km away.
• Long Thanh International Airport – Dong Nai: 75 km away.
• Saigon Railway Station: 30 km away.
• Ben Luc Long An Port: 4 km away.
• Long An International Port: 30 km away.
• Bourbon port: 1 km away.

Hence, enterprises based in the Thuan Dao Industrial Zone will find it easy to transport raw materials and goods in and out of their factories. The labor force within the industrial zone can also conveniently access the region’s economic, political, and commercial centers.

III. Infrastructure of Thuan Dao Industrial Park:

Transportation System:

Internal roads:

• The system of roads inside the industrial park is made of hot asphalt concrete from the entrance of the industrial park to the final point.
• The roads have a wide range from 16 to 30m and meet the Vietnam H30 standard of the Ministry of Transport.

External roads: The industrial park is well-connected to many major roads, including:

• Nguyen Trung Truc Road with a width of 30m connecting Thuan Dao to National Highway 1A.
• Long Cang – Long Dinh Road with a width of 24m connecting Thuan Dao to Ben Luc town, Long An province.
• Provincial Road 830 with a width of 24m directly connects the industrial park to Can Duoc town, Long An province.
• National Highway 50 connects Thuan Dao Industrial Park to Long An International Port, Cat Lai Port, and Hiep Phuoc Port in Ho Chi Minh City.

Electricity System:

The entire industrial park uses a large amount of electricity supplied by a series of large-scale transformer stations, including:

• Ben Luc transformer station with a capacity of 40 + 63 MVA operating at 110V/22KV.
• Rach Chanh – Can Duoc transformer station with a capacity of 40MVA operating at 110V/22KV.
• The transformer station was built inside Thuan Dao Industrial Park with a capacity of 65MVA operating at 110V/22KV.
• The natural gas supply station (CNG) serves the production needs of businesses operating in the industrial park. This facility has a minimum capacity of 6.000m3/hour

Clean water supply system:

The factories supplying water to the industrial park include:

• Go Den Water Plant with a capacity of 7.200m3/day and night operation.
•  Hoang Long Water Plant with a capacity of 10.000m3/day and night operation.
•  Long An Water Supply Plant operates with a capacity of 60.000m3/day and night.

Stormwater drainage system :

To prevent flooding in the entire export processing zone, the investor of Thuan Dao Industrial Park constructed a system of covered culverts, dams, and one-way valves that drain into the Rạch Chanh and lead to the Vam Co River.

Wastewater treatment system:

The industrial cluster has built a centralized wastewater treatment system on a 15.000 square meter land area with F600-800 pipelines. Businesses develop the plant’s operating capacity in phases to meet their production needs:

•   Phase 1: 2.500m3/day.
•  Phase 2: 5.000m3/day.

Regarding wastewater treatment standards:

•  Businesses are responsible for treating wastewater after the production process according to the A-QCVN 40:2011/BTNMT standard.
• The industrial park ensures water filtration operations comply with A-QCVN 40:2011/BTNMT standards.

Regarding monitoring stations:

Thuan Dao Industrial Cluster invests in an automated monitoring station system that can intelligently check wastewater before discharging it all into Rạch Chanh.

Communication information system:

• To ensure smooth communication at all times, dedicated numbers connect the telephone system.
• High-speed internet transmission lines are provided by VNPT Long An to support all communication needs of businesses via Fax, Email, Data, etc.
• The industrial park is expected to install MDF to upgrade the quality of telecommunications.

Firefighting system:

This place is equipped with a specialized firefighting vehicle and fire-fighting water supply system along the roads. For every 150 meters of road, they install a water supply column with a size of 100mm.

Other utilities:

At Thuan Dao Industrial Park, the investor has set aside a land fund of up to 28 hectares to build a series of utilities, such as:

• Customs office to support import and export procedures as prescribed.
• Banking system to quickly resolve issues related to currency transportation and investment sources.
• Central post office connecting businesses with customers and partners.
• Hospital, kindergarten, housing area, sports area, and commercial center serving the educational, shopping, and healthcare needs of workers.
• A series of food and beverage facilities such as restaurants, eateries, and canteens.

VI. Industry attracting investment in Thuan Dao Industrial Park:

• Production of construction materials and interior decoration products.
• Production of products for agriculture, animal feed.
• Mechanical industry, machine manufacturing, casting, and aquaculture.
• Production of plastic products.
• Food processing and beverage production.
• Biotechnology, production of medical equipment.
• Automotive and motorcycle parts manufacturing, component assembly.
• Manufacturing of electronic components, information, and communication equipment.
• Production of domestic and export consumer goods: household items, cosmetics, wood products, ceramics, glassware, textiles.
• Infrastructure projects such as concrete and asphalt production.
• Waste treatment projects such as building waste treatment facilities, and waste incineration.
• Wood processing, plywood manufacturing (excluding soaking and seasoning).
• Processing animal feed for livestock

V. Investment Costs:

Product – Unit Price

Industrial and commercial service land:

• Minimum rental area: 7.000 m2
• Land lease term: Until September 2061.

Standard or custom-designed industrial workshops:

• Minimum rental area: 1.650 m2 to 8.500 m2.
• Steel frame workshops with 8m high columns. Steel-reinforced concrete floor, steel-reinforced concrete office, ceramic tile floor, painted water-resistant brick walls, gypsum ceiling.
• Rental period: Minimum 5 years.

Price List – Payment Method:

• Please contact us for more details. (Approximately $230/m2/50 Years)

Utility Service Fees

Electricity Usage Fee: According to EVN regulations applicable in Thuan Dao Industrial Zone since March 20, 2019 (excluding VAT)

• Normal Hours 1.685 VND/KWh (approximately $0,073/KWh) Monday – Saturday 04:00 – 09:30 11:30 – 17:00 20:00 – 22:00

Sunday 04:00 – 22:00

• Off-Peak Hours 1.100 VND/KWh (approximately $0,047/KWh) From 22:00 to 04:00 the next morning
• Peak Hours 3.076 VND/KWh (approximately $0,13/KWh) Monday – Saturday 09:30 – 11:30 17:00 – 20:00

Water Usage Fee:

• 13.750 VND/m3 (excluding VAT) (approximately $0,6/m3)

Telephone and Internet Usage Fee:

• According to VNPT’s pricing table.

Infrastructure Maintenance Fee:

• 1.000 VND/m2/month (excluding VAT) (approximately $0,043/m2/month)

Management and Operation Fee:

• 500 VND/m2/month (excluding VAT) (approximately $0,022/m2/month)

Wastewater Treatment Fee:

• 8.250 VND/m3 (excluding VAT) (approximately $0,36/m3)

Wastewater volume is calculated based on 80% of the investor’s monthly water supply.