KNIC’S NEXT-GENERATION INDUSTRIAL CITY MODEL FEATURED BY THE DAILY NNA VIETNAM EDITION

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On May 12, 2026, The Daily NNA Vietnam Edition published a feature on KNIC’s industrial park development strategy in Vietnam. As a member of KN Holdings Corporation, KNIC is advancing a new generation industrial development model in Southern Vietnam, with Dong Nai positioned as one of its key strategic locations. The feature highlighted KNIC’s vision to go beyond conventional industrial park development by creating integrated industrial ecosystems that combine high quality infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, workforce development, and strong logistics connectivity.

Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy General Director of KN Holdings, shared KNIC’s ambition to develop a “Vietnam Next-Generation Industrial City” model. In his view, industrial parks today must be more than factory locations. They need to function as long term operating platforms where enterprises can grow with reliable infrastructure, stable power supply, skilled talent, and efficient access to regional and international supply chains.

The article was published by NNA on May 12, 2026.

Dong Nai as a Strategic Industrial Hub

Dong Nai plays an important role in KNIC’s development roadmap. Formerly a province and now officially recognized as a centrally-governed city, has long been known as one of Vietnam’s major industrial centers and is now entering a new phase of growth, supported by large scale infrastructure projects such as Long Thanh International Airport, interregional expressways, deep water port systems, and energy developments across Southern Vietnam.

For KNIC, Dong Nai offers the foundation to develop industrial parks that connect work, live, learn, and innovation within a single ecosystem. This approach reflects the evolving expectations of both domestic and international investors, who are increasingly looking for stable, sustainable, and scalable manufacturing environments in Vietnam.

Renewable Energy as Part of Industrial Infrastructure

A key direction in KNIC’s strategy is the integration of renewable energy into industrial park planning and operations. With Southern Vietnam’s favorable natural conditions, solar power and floating solar solutions have the potential to support enterprises with cleaner, more efficient, and more stable energy access.

As ESG standards become increasingly important in global investment decisions, green energy infrastructure is expected to strengthen KNIC’s competitiveness and appeal, especially among manufacturers with strong sustainability commitments.

Workforce Development Aligned with Business Needs

Beyond infrastructure and energy, KNIC also places strong emphasis on human capital development. The company plans to develop vocational training facilities within its industrial parks to support technical workers, high tech engineers, and upskilling programs for existing enterprise employees.

These training programs are expected to focus on practical business needs, including quality management, foreign language skills, business culture, and professional capabilities for international working environments. Through this model, KNIC aims to help address the shortage of skilled technical labor while reducing the initial training burden for companies investing in its industrial parks.

Building a Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem

The recognition from The Daily NNA Vietnam Edition reflects growing interest in new generation industrial park models as investment into Vietnam becomes increasingly focused on stability, connectivity, and sustainability. Today, enterprises are not only searching for production space. They are looking for a comprehensive operating environment that can support their long term growth across infrastructure, energy, talent, and logistics.

Building on its development platform in Dong Nai, KNIC continues to pursue modern industrial ecosystems designed to meet the long term needs of investors and contribute to Southern Vietnam’s role as a strategic manufacturing and trade hub.

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