In the process of developing the country in the new stage, the Party and State clearly define the motto: "Infrastructure is the foundation, industry is the driving force, regional linkage is the key". This spirit is consistent throughout strategic documents, especially Resolution 23-NQ/TW on socio-economic development and ensuring national defense and security in the Central Highlands region, along with linkage orientations with the South Central Coast to exploit the East-West economic corridor. The goals are integrated in the National Master Plan for the period 2021-2030, vision 2050, affirming sustainable development thinking, harmony between economy and environment.
In that context, the synergy of development with the coastal region opens up opportunities for Gia Lai to gradually affirm its new central role in industry, logistics, innovation and export. The province is facing an important turning point, in which Phu My Industrial Park is identified as a strategic highlight, contributing to the formation of a dynamic and modern Gia Lai and becoming a new growth pole of the Central Highlands - Central Coast region.
Advantages and requirements for new development models
Gia Lai possesses a strategic position in the Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia development triangle, and is also a transit point between the two major economic centers of the country. With a large natural area and a solid agricultural and forestry foundation, the province has many advantages for development. However, in the context of digital transformation and the global green growth trend, traditional advantages need to be transformed into in-depth economic values.
Reality shows that Gia Lai cannot continue to depend on the traditional agricultural model if it wants to break through. The province is orienting towards multi-sector economic development, integrating processing industry, logistics and tourism. In which, connectivity infrastructure plays a key role, especially the East-West economic corridor interlinked with the central seaport system, creating a multi-modal transportation network.
In parallel, the requirement to improve technology content, shifting from broad growth to deep growth is a prerequisite for deeply participating in the global value chain. Along with that, the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 requires Gia Lai to standardize environmental standards, towards a green and sustainable development model. New generation industrial parks therefore need to be organized in an ecological direction, meeting international standards, becoming a platform to attract high-quality FDI capital flows.
Phu My Industrial Park – new strategic driving force
Phu My Industrial Park is positioned as the foundation to promote Gia Lai's breakthrough development in the fields of industry, logistics and seaport services. The project owns a convenient trading location with a transportation system directly connecting National Highway 1A and National Highway 19C, creating a connecting axis between the Central Highlands and the South Central Coast.
In the long term, the industrial park also combines with high-speed railway and freight station planning, contributing to improving transport capacity and reducing logistics costs. The outstanding difference of the project is the industrial complex model associated with adjacent deep-water seaports, allowing the formation of a closed value chain from production to export.
The short distance between the production area and the port helps businesses shorten transportation time, reduce intermediary costs and improve competitiveness. With a large scale and significant investment capital, Phu My Industrial Park is not only a place to develop production but also plays the role of sea logistics gateway for the entire Central Highlands region, contributing to repositioning Gia Lai on the regional economic map.
Green and sustainable development vision
In the green economic era, Gia Lai identifies sustainable development as a core condition to improve competitiveness. This vision is realized through the construction of an ecological industrial ecosystem in Phu My, where ESG standards are applied synchronously.
Integrating industrial parks with seaports not only optimizes logistics but also helps reduce emissions by shortening the transportation chain. At the same time, the project prioritizes the use of renewable energy, contributing to reducing carbon footprints. This is a suitable direction to attract high-quality investment capital and meet increasingly strict international standards.
More than 30% of the project area is reserved for technical infrastructure, green trees and water surfaces, creating a production space harmonious with the environment. Circulating waste treatment solutions and smart environmental infrastructure are being implemented to establish new standards for industrial parks in the region. Through this, Gia Lai aims to build an image of a responsible investment destination, an economic development place associated with environmental protection and community benefits.
Accompanying businesses in the new era
Gia Lai's breakthrough is associated with the companionship between the government and businesses. The province is actively improving the investment environment towards transparency, stability, and approaching international standards; at the same time, infrastructure developers play a bridging role, supporting investors in the project implementation process.
This close coordination helps remove bottlenecks, improve competitiveness, improve people's lives and promote sustainable growth.
With the right direction, strategic infrastructure and the companionship of the business community, Gia Lai is gradually affirming its position as a dynamic investment destination, aiming to become a new growth pole of the region and the whole country.
