As part of its socio-eco development strategy for the new phase, Dak Lak is steadily consolidating its position as an attractive investment destination, supported by an increasingly modern and synchronised infrastructure system.

Transport connectivity expands

Over recent years, the provincial transport infrastructure has undergone significant improvements, gradually forming an integrated transport network linking the South Central Coast and Central Highlands with the major economic centres nationwide.

Several key national highways have been upgraded as well as expanded, providing momentum for regional connectivity and socio-eco development. Notably, the eastern section of the North - South Expressway has entered operation, marking a major breakthrough in regional transport links. The Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot Expressway project is being accelerated with completion scheduled for 2027. The route is expected to strengthen connections between the Central Highlands alongside the seaport system, as well as major logistics centres along the South Central Coast.

East-West road, one of Dak Lak's key transport projects, helping expand development space, strengthen infrastructure connectivity and create momentum for investment attraction province-wide.

The seaport infrastructure is also being expanded to maximise maritime economic potential while meeting growing import-export demand. In addition to Vung Ro Port, the Bai Goc Port wharf project is under implementation, with more than 61 billion VND disbursed so far. The project is expected to enhance logistics capacity, lower transport expenses and improve business competitiveness.

Aviation infrastructure remains a key advantage with two airports, Buon Ma Thuot along with Tuy Hoa. Under development plans through 2030, with a vision towards 2050, capacity at both airports will continue expanding, creating a distinctive advantage in regional connectivity.

PPC Vice Chairman, comrade Truong Cong Thai said that synchronised investment in the transport network, together with improved links among industrial parks (IPs), economic zones (EZs), seaports, airports combined with urban centres, would help reduce logistics costs, shorten delivery times and improve operational efficiency, thereby enhancing the provincial attractiveness to investors.

Welcoming investment through new industrial development space

Alongside transport expansion, Dak Lak is prioritising development of a modern network of IPs and EZs, creating ready-to-use industrial land as well as production space for investors and enterprises.

To date, six IPs have become operational province-wide, attracting 165 investment projects in sectors including agricultural and aquatic product processing, garment combined with textile manufacturing, mechanical engineering, construction materials, furniture production and other industries.

A delegation from the UAE Embassy in Vietnam visiting a tuna processing factory in An Phu Industrial Park.

According to the Dak Lak Provincial Planning for the 2021 - 2030 period, with a vision to 2050, the provincial IP together with EZ system will comprise 33 IPs covering roughly 10,885.19ha. The province plans to develop three EZs: South Phu Yen EZ, Specialised Western EZ, and Dak Rue Border Gate EZ. These are expected to become new growth engines for industry, logistics, services, tourism alongside deep processing, while opening up opportunities for high-tech, green and high value-added industries.

Comrade Dinh Xuan Dieu, Head of the Provincial IPs Management Board, said that IPs are being developed with synchronised technical infrastructure. Simultaneously, the province is accelerating administrative reform, simplifying procedures as well as effectively implementing the on-site one-stop-shop mechanism, enabling investors to shorten timelines, reduce expenses and bring projects into operation more rapidly.

Translated by KHUONG THAO