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WHA SMART TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL ZONE – THANH HOA: NORTHERN TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR
14 October 2025
WHA Industrial Development
October 14, 2025 – Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam – WHA Group celebrates the groundbreaking of WHA Smart Technology Industrial Zone 1 – Thanh Hoa, marking a pivotal moment in the Group’s commitment to driving innovation, sustainable growth, and economic prosperity in Thanh Hoa Province.

The ceremony brings together distinguished leaders of Thanh Hoa Province, representatives from the Nghi Son Economic Zone Management Board, leaders of provincial departments and agencies, as well as leaders of Hoang Giang, Hoang Phu, and Hoang Son communes, valued partners, and guests, reflecting the strong collaboration between WHA and local authorities, when WHA signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with with Thanh Hoa Province for developing the project.
“We believed in the potential of this region — and with today’s global supply chain shifts, Vietnam, and Thanh Hoa in particular, are now perfectly positioned to capture a new wave of strategic foreign direct investment.,” says Mr. Pajongwit Pongsivapai, Chief Executive Officer of WHA Industrial Development Public Company Limited.

Mr. Pajongwit further shared that WHA Smart Technology Industrial Zone 1 – Thanh Hoa of 178ha and to be expand to 540ha in the future will be a world-class, modern, and environmentally friendly industrial zone that will transform the province’s industrial landscape to serve high-value industries of the future, including electronics, electrical appliances, automotive components, logistics, and supporting industries.
Construction of Phase 1, covering 178 hectares, and will be made available for secondary investors later in 2025.
Strategic Location and Superior Connectivity
WHA Smart Technology Industrial Zone 1 – Thanh Hoa is a world-class, modern, and environmentally friendly development spanning 540 hectares upon completion. Located just 12 kilometers from Thanh Hoa City Center, with direct access to the North–South Expressway and surrounded by a large, capable workforce, the project is designed to attract high-value technology, manufacturing and supporting industries.
The site offers seamless connectivity to major economic hubs and transport gateways:
• Nghi Son Port: 75 km
• Tho Xuan Airport: 49 km
• Hanoi Capital: 155 km
• Lach Huyen Deep-Sea Port: 204 km

World-Class Infrastructure

WHA Smart Technology Industrial Zone 1 – Thanh Hoa is developed under WHA’s Smart Eco Industrial Zone concept, integrating innovation, digitalization, and sustainability to deliver operational efficiency and environmental excellence such as
• Integrated utilities for water, power, and renewable energy with real-time efficiency management.
• Eco-efficient infrastructure meeting international green standards.
• High-speed digital connectivity enabling smart operations and automation.
• Circular resource management supporting sustainability goals.
• Safe and smart mobility systems with LED lighting and smart security.
Together, these features create a future-ready, low-carbon industrial ecosystem for global manufacturers.
Commitment to Vietnam’s Sustainable Growth
Vietnam remains a key pillar of WHA Corporation PCL’s long-term strategy. To date, WHA commits approximately USD 360 million in investment capital across Vietnam, with projects in Hanoi, Hung Yen, Nghe An, and now Thanh Hoa Province.

Looking ahead, WHA continues to expand its footprint with not only in new Industrial Zones development, but also in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Renewable Energy, and Logistics and Industrial Properties – all with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and partnership with local communities.
About WHA Group
WHA Group is Thailand’s leader in fully integrated logistics, industrial estates, utilities, and power, as well as digital services. The Group provides a comprehensive ecosystem that supports sustainable growth for both local and international investors. Through its subsidiaries, WHA develops world-class industrial zones in Thailand and Vietnam, offering smart, eco-friendly infrastructure and total solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
As a key business under WHA Group’s industrial development portfolio, WHA Industrial Development Plc. (WHA ID), WHA Industrial Development Plc. (WHA ID) is a leading developer of industrial estates, utilities, power, and property solutions in Thailand and Vietnam. With 16 world-class industrial zones totalling 12,600 hectares of industrial land (9,000 ha operating and under development) in both Thailand and Vietnam, and are home to more than 1,110 corporate customers. WHA Industrial Zones integrate smart technologies to create Smart Eco-Industrial Zones that foster sustainable development and operational excellence for global investors.
Media Contact:
Marketing Communication Team
Email: info@wha-vietnam.com
Website: https://www.whavietnam.com/
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