Việt Nam is consolidating its role as a leading destination for global industrial investment, driven by its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and rising demand for sustainable infrastructure. Industrial real estate has become a cornerstone of supply chain resilience as manufacturers diversify amid global disruptions, from trade tensions to the COVID-19 pandemic. Developers are prioritising green-certified facilities, with surveys showing over 70% of firms willing to pay 7–10% higher rent for sustainable buildings. Although rental costs in 2025 are 70% higher than in 2019, Việt Nam remains competitive regionally, offering rates of $4–$7 per square metre. The supply of industrial space has grown 113% since 2019 to over 11 million sq.m, with occupancy at 85–90%. Việt Nam’s low labour costs — 25% of the global median — and some of the world’s lowest industrial electricity prices further enhance competitiveness. Government commitments, including a net-zero target by 2050 and policies like Decree 06/2022, reinforce this trajectory. Projects such as KTG Industrial’s LEED Gold-certified factory highlight the ESG-driven transformation. Leading corporations including Samsung, Intel, Foxconn, and Unilever increasingly view Việt Nam as a long-term strategic base for sustainable, cost-efficient production. (ICE HO CHI MINH CITY)

Fonte notizia: Vietnam News