Amid the strong wave of Chinese enterprises relocating to Southeast Asia, ROX iPark has affirmed its position as the most investment-ready destination in Viet Nam, driven by its smart and sustainable industrial park development model.
What Makes Southeast Asia Attractive to Chinese Investors?
Over the past five years, Southeast Asia—particularly Viet Nam, Indonesia, and Malaysia—has emerged as a leading investment destination for Chinese enterprises. The region offers multiple advantages, most notably attractive tariffs and political stability, which together create a strong competitive edge.
According to a report released by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Bureau of Statistics, and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of China, in 2024 nearly 80% of China's outward foreign direct investment flowed into Asia, up 8.5% year-on-year. Investment into ASEAN reached USD 34.36 billion, marking a significant increase of 36.8%.
Southeast Asian countries, including Viet Nam, have signed a series of new-generation free trade agreements such as EVFTA, CPTPP, and RCEP. These agreements create superior tariff advantages for Chinese enterprises when products are labeled “Made in Vietnam" or “Made in ASEAN."
Many countries in the region are also committed to strong support for FDI, particularly in technology manufacturing, electronics, and precision engineering. Preferential tax policies and streamlined investment procedures help enterprises shorten factory setup timelines.
In parallel, increasingly robust raw material supply capacity and internationally connected logistics systems enable Chinese enterprises to expand profit margins, diversify risks, and move closer to global customers.
These combined advantages explain why many Chinese enterprises are planning to expand their manufacturing presence in ASEAN.
At the Southeast Asia Investment Seminar 2025, jointly organized by the Yuhang Economic Development Zone and the Southeast Asia Outbound Association, held in Hangzhou, China, on 26 November, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, CEO of ROX iPark, shared nearly 30 years of experience in accompanying investors in the Viet Nam market. ROX iPark supports investors throughout the entire journey—from market research and site consulting to infrastructure development support (including rooftop solar power), as well as operational, human resources, and financial services—enabling enterprises to stabilize operations quickly in Viet Nam. This comprehensive, end-to-end support is also a distinctive advantage that no other industrial real estate developer in Viet Nam currently offers.
CEO of ROX iPark speaking at the Southeast Asia Investment Seminar 2025.
ROX iPark Proactively Welcomes FDI Capital from China
ROX iPark (a member of ROX Group) was established in 1996 with the vision of becoming a leading industrial park developer, providing investors with a modern, sustainable, and fully connected production and business environment.
Amid the strong relocation wave, ROX iPark positions itself as an industrial real estate developer offering modern infrastructure, professional operational services, and green standards aligned with international orientation. This approach enables Chinese enterprises to bring factories into operation quickly and shorten investment cycles.
ROX iPark representatives introducing investment potential and opportunities to Hangzhou enterprises.
With 14 industrial parks currently transitioning toward a smart industrial park model, ROX iPark is ready to support partners in fast factory construction, stable operations, cost optimization, and compliance with international ESG standards. Among them, Gia Loc Industrial Park (198 ha) in Hai Phong stands out as a strategic highlight, located on the northern key economic development axis with rapid connectivity to Ha Noi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh – international airports – and seaports. Gia Loc Industrial Park targets industries such as mechanical manufacturing, electronic assembly, medical industries, and logistics—sectors where Chinese enterprises hold strong capabilities and show high demand for overseas investment.
Recently, ROX iPark entered into a strategic partnership with Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB), offering a comprehensive financial solution package for investors. Through this cooperation, investors can access financing from the moment land lease contracts are signed, instead of spending significant time arranging separate loan procedures.
Investors may borrow up to 85% of the land lease contract value, with loan tenors of up to 10 years and principal grace periods of up to 36 months, significantly reducing capital pressure during the initial investment phase.
For enterprises requiring working capital for import-export operations, MSB provides preferential loan packages with import-export interest rates starting from only 4% per year (USD) and 4.5% per year (VND), along with 100% exemption of online international transfer fees (outbound and inbound), Internet banking transfers, and various other incentives.
Signing ceremony of cooperation between ROX iPark and MSB.
The wave of Chinese enterprises relocating to Southeast Asia is expected to continue over the next 5-10 years. Enterprises that possess clean land reserves, strong infrastructure, professional operational services, and fast procedural support will become the most attractive destinations. ROX iPark brings together all of these factors, along with a long-term vision to build a smart, sustainable industrial ecosystem aligned with international standards.