Land in industrial clusters has sprung up with many villa-style constructions
From the reflection of readers, one day in mid-April 2025, we were present at Apec Da Hoi Industrial Cluster (Chau Khe Ward, Tu Son City). This industrial cluster has a scale of 34.5 hectares with an investment of VND 1.155 billion, invested by Asia Pacific Investment Joint Stock Company. The project started construction in 2012 and was put into use in 2020.
According to the reporter's records, in the Apec Da Hoi industrial cluster, some villas do not have production activities but are used for residential purposes. A 3-storey building, solidly built with a fence over 2m high, luxurious golden-colored iron gates. Surrounded by miniature landscapes, flower gardens and trees are carefully cared for.
In another area in the industrial cluster, we recorded images of 3 buildings built in the style of high-rise buildings to live next to each other. At first glance, many people were surprised to think that this was a residential area, not a craft village industrial cluster - a place that was originally only licensed to build factories for production.
A similar situation occurred in the Dai Bai craft village industrial cluster (Dai Bai commune, Gia Binh district, Bac Ninh province). Dai Bai Craft Village Industrial Cluster was built in 2002, with an area of 6.2 hectares managed by Dai Bai Commune People's Committee, with 75 production households.
However, according to the review of the authorities, the craft village and industrial cluster of Dai Bai craft village do not have a centralized wastewater treatment area; there is no waste treatment area from aluminum and copper recycling production activities; there is no wastewater self-treatment system.
In particular, the situation of many households arbitrarily building solid houses and villas right in industrial clusters takes place openly. According to records at the site, many large-scale projects with many floors and majestic architecture have been built.
Lack of responsibility in management
Regarding signs of violating construction order in Apec Da Hoi industrial cluster, according to the reporter's investigation, the Inspectorate of Bac Ninh province has concluded on this issue. According to the Inspection Conclusion, in the above project, violations of construction order have signs of widespread violations, the level of violation is serious and common.
The urban order team coordinated with the People's Committee of Chau Khe ward in checking and making a record of the fine, however, due to the small force, the inspection and handling of violations were not complete, drastic and thorough. This leads to many constructions that have been built, including many constructions with signs of being inhabited, some of which are villa-style.
The Inspectorate of Bac Ninh province requested the Chairman of the People's Committee of Tu Son city to establish an inspection team on the implementation of planning and construction order to conduct an inspection and handle according to regulations.
Regarding the violation at the Dai Bai craft village industrial cluster, Mr. Luong Trung Hau - Vice Chairman of the Gia Binh District People's Committee - said that the above situation occurred due to local officials' lack of determination in land and environmental management.
"However, this is a historic issue. Not because of the current leader but because of the leadership through many periods," said Mr. Luong Trung Hau.
Regarding the Dai Bai craft village industrial cluster, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Ninh province requested Gia Binh district to deploy a drastic, synchronous campaign, strictly handling violations. Review and strictly handle cases of cadres who act in support and loosening management.
