The momentum was further strengthened by the Gia Lai Investment Promotion Conference on August 29, 2025, which gathered over 400 businesses and investors. The event saw the signing of 42 memoranda of understanding for projects valued at VND 93.43 trillion (nearly USD 3.6 billion), reflecting investor confidence and the province’s proactive partnership approach.
Following the provincial merger on July 1, 2025, Gia Lai has experienced a surge in investment inflows, with 26 new projects totaling VND 22.15 trillion (USD 875 million) in just three months. In September alone, seven new projects worth VND 3.6 trillion (USD 142 million) were approved, including one FDI project valued at USD 87.17 million.
Investment projects are distributed across key sectors: 66 in industry, 20 in construction and infrastructure, 17 in trade, services, and tourism, 40 in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, and one in real estate. Geographically, 34 projects are based in economic and industrial zones, 33 in industrial clusters, and 77 outside these areas.
Several large-scale projects have made notable impacts. These include the Syre Group’s polyester fabric recycling complex from Sweden with VND 24.97 trillion (USD 1 billion) in capital, Nexif Ratch Energy SE Asia’s Van Canh Wind Power Plant from Singapore worth over VND 5.7 trillion (USD 228 million), and the Phu My Industrial Park (Phase 1) valued at VND 4.57 trillion (USD 183 million). These projects are expected to inject capital, create jobs, and expand industrial and agricultural value chains.
Gia Lai’s investment appeal stems from its resource potential, open policies, and strong local government support. Provincial Chairman Phạm Anh Tuấn highlighted the “Five together” principle with investors (listening together, discussing together, implementing together, sharing results together, and jointly resolving difficulties) reaffirming the province’s commitment to partnership.
The province has adopted a “one-stop, single-door” mechanism to speed up investment licensing and launched auctions for major projects, including Phu Hoa Lake Urban-Tourism Area, Cat Khanh Urban Area, De Gi Lagoon Tourism Subdivision, and the logistics zone along National Highway 19, reinforcing transparency and competitiveness.
In terms of infrastructure, Gia Lai benefits from an expanding transport network connecting major economic centers. The 125-km Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway, slated to begin construction by late 2025, will enhance connectivity between seaports, airports, and border gates. The province also boasts two airports, Pleiku and Phu Cat, with Phu Cat Airport currently upgrading to international status. Alongside, seaports and the Le Thanh International Border Gate facilitate trade links with Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Gia Lai now houses two economic zones, 24 industrial parks (9,450 ha), and 99 industrial clusters (5,400 ha), providing a strong foundation for integrated production and processing industries. The province is also promoting high technology, AI, and semiconductor applications as catalysts for digital and green economic transformation.
Chairman Phạm Anh Tuấn urged investors to focus on processing industries, high-tech agriculture, renewable energy, smart logistics, and international tourism, emphasizing green growth and sustainability. With its rich ecosystem of coastal and mountain tourism, cultural communities, and adventure experiences, Gia Lai aims to become a global tourism hub.
As the province enters a new phase of breakthrough growth, authorities are prioritizing site clearance, logistics development, workforce training, and project monitoring to maintain momentum. Tuấn reaffirmed the province’s commitment to building a green, circular, and sustainable economy that delivers lasting value to both investors and communities.
