10 Provinces/Cities Leading in Economic, Special & Free Trade Zones After Merger

  • 4 Tháng 7, 2025
  • The merger of provinces in Vietnam has created a great impetus for the development of border-gate economic zones, marine economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones, contributing to the promotion of the national economy. Based on the latest planning data, below is a list of the 10 merged provinces with the largest number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones, ranked from highest to lowest.

    Quang Ninh

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones: 8

    Detail:

    • Border-gate economic zones: 3 (Mong Cai, Bac Phong Sinh, Hoanh Mo – Dong Van)
    • Marine economic zones: 2 (Van Don, Quang Yen)
    • Special administrative zones: 2 (Van Don, Co To)
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Van Don Economic Zone)

    Comment: Quang Ninh continues to lead thanks to its diverse economic zone system, strategic administrative special zones, and bustling free trade zone in Van Don.

    Van Don Economic Zone, Quang Ninh

    Quang Tri (Quang Tri + Quang Binh merged)

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones: 7

    Detail:

    • Border-gate economic zones: 3 (Cha Lo, Lao Bao, La Hay)
    • Marine economic zones: 2 (Hon La, Southeast Quang Tri)
    • Special administrative zone: 1 (Con Co)
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Southeast Quang Tri Economic Zone)

    Comment: Quang Tri holds the second position with a strong combination of economic zones and special administrative zones, along with a free trade zone in the marine economic zone.

    Lao Bao International Border Gate, Quang Tri

    Hai Phong (Hai Phong + Hai Duong merged)

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones:5

    Detail:

    • Border economic zone: 0
    • Marine economic zones: 2 (Dinh Vu – Cat Hai, South Hai Phong)
    • Administrative zones: 2 (Cat Hai, Bach Long Vi)
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone)

    Comment: Hai Phong maintained its third place thanks to its large maritime economic zones and special administrative zones, supplemented by the free trade zone in Dinh Vu – Cat Hai.

    Dinh Vu-Cat Hai Economic Zone, Hai Phong City

    An Giang (An Giang + Kien Giang merged)

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones: 5

    Detail:

    • Border-gate economic zone: 2 (An Giang, Ha Tien)
    • Marine economic zone: 1 (Phu Quoc)
    • Special administrative zones: 1 (Tho Chu; Phu Quoc – planned)
    • Free Trade Zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Phu Quoc Economic Zone)

    Comment: An Giang maintains its position with the free trade zone in Phu Quoc, combined with the Tho Chu Phu Quoc special administrative zone, creating great development potential.

    Phu Quoc Economic Zone, Kien Giang

    Tay Ninh (Tay Ninh + Long An merged)

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade zones: 4

    Detail:

    • Border-gate economic zone: 3 (Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Long An)
    • Marine economic zone: 0
    • Special administrative regions: 0
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Moc Bai border gate economic zone)

    Comment: Tay Ninh has increased its strength thanks to the free trade zone in Moc Bai, one of the largest international border gates in the South.

    Moc Bai Border Gate, Tay Ninh

    Quang Ngai (Quang Ngai + Kon Tum merged)

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade regions: 4

    Detail:

    • Border-gate economic zone: 1 (Bo Y)
    • Marine economic zone: 1 (Dung Quat)
    • Special administrative region: 1 (Ly Son)
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Dung Quat Economic Zone)

    Comment: Quang Ngai continues to develop with a free trade zone in Dung Quat, supporting the marine economy and tourism in Ly Son.

    Planning of Dung Quat Economic Zone, Quang Ngai

    Da Nang City (Da Nang + Quang Nam merged)

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade regions:4

    Detail:

    • Border economic zone: 1 (Nam Giang)
    • Marine economic zone: 1 (Chu Lai open economic zone)
    • Special administrative region: 1 (Hoang Sa)
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Chu Lai Open Economic Zone)

    Comment: Da Nang maintains its position with the free trade zone in Chu Lai, the economic center of the Central region.

    Chu Lai International Seaport, Da Nang

    Hue City

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade regions: 3

    Detail:

    • Border economic zone: 1 (A Dot)
    • Marine economic zone: 1 (Chan May – Lang Co)
    • Special administrative regions: 0
    • Free trade zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone)

    Comment: Hue city is supplemented with a free trade zone, increasing the potential for regional economic development.

    Chan May-Lang Co Economic Zone, Hue City

    Thanh Hoa

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade regions: 3

    Detail:

    • Border economic zone: 1 (Na Meo – 2030)
    • Marine economic zone: 1 (Nghi Son)
    • Special administrative regions: 0
    • Free Trade Zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Nghi Son Economic Zone)

    Comment: Thanh Hoa improves position thanks to the free trade zone in Nghi Son, supporting regional economic development.

    Nghi Son Economic Zone, Thanh Hoa

    Ha Tinh

    Total number of economic zones, special administrative zones, and free trade regions: 3

    Detail:

    • Border economic zone: 1 (Cau Treo)
    • Marine economic zone: 1 (Vung Ang)
    • Special administrative regions: 0
    • Free Trade Zone: 1 (Tax-free zone in Vung Ang Economic Zone)

    Comment: Ha Tinh develops synchronously with the free trade region in Vung Ang, increasing investment attraction.

    Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ha Tinh

    Conclusion

    The addition of free trade regions (based on non-tariff zones in major economic zones) does not change the order of the top 5 strongest provinces (Quang Ninh, Quang Tri, Hai Phong, An Giang, Tay Ninh), but helps the provinces ranked 6th and below (Hue City, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh) increase their strength and improve their positions. Quang Ninh and Quang Tri still lead thanks to the outstanding number of economic zones and special administrative regions. These areas not only boost the local economy but also enhance Vietnam’s economic position in the international arena.

     

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