Vinh Long is a province located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. This locality lies between two major rivers, the Tien River and the Hau River, forming a strategic position within the Mekong Delta region.
According to the Vinh Long Portal, the province is centrally located in the Mekong Delta, covering a natural area of 1,525.73 square kilometers. Vinh Long Province holds a unique geographical position, bordering seven surrounding provinces. Specifically, it is bordered by Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces to the north and northeast; Dong Thap province to the northwest and east; Tra Vinh province to the southeast; and Hau Giang, Soc Trang provinces, and Can Tho city to the southwest.
Vinh Long is often referred to as the “heart” of the Mekong Delta, located between two major rivers, the Tien and Hau Rivers, which are the main branches of the mighty Mekong River. For Vinh Long Province, its proximity to seven provinces and a dense network of rivers has created favorable conditions for the development of waterway trade. The Tien and Hau Rivers not only serve as important transportation routes, connecting Vinh Long with other provinces in the region but also expand opportunities for international economic exchange. This is particularly significant as the province can easily access countries through which the Mekong River flows, such as China, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia.
Gilimex Vinh Long Industrial Park enjoys a favorable location near Can Tho Bridge, Tra Noc International Airport, and is only about 10 kilometers from Can Tho City and approximately 7 kilometers from National Highway 1A, adjacent to the Hau River. The industrial park benefits from convenient road and waterway transportation systems, meeting the needs of investors for material and goods transportation and exchange both domestically and internationally. Within a 30-kilometer radius, Gilimex Vinh Long IP connects to three ports: Binh Minh Port, Vinh Long Port, and Can Tho Port. Among these, Can Tho Port is considered the key port of the Mekong Delta, capable of receiving ships with a capacity of up to 20,000 tons.
According to the Vinh Long Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, the province’s population currently exceeds 1 million people, with a labor force of over 582,900 individuals aged 15 and above. Moreover, Gilimex Vinh Long IP is located in Binh Tan District, which falls under Region IV, where the basic wage level is only about 70% of that in Region I—the region with the highest wage level. This creates a competitive advantage in terms of both human resources and labor costs, offering significant cost-saving opportunities for businesses investing in Gilimex Vinh Long IP.
Vinh Long, with its intricate network of rivers, particularly the Tien River, not only plays an important role in economic development but also serves as an attractive destination for river tourism. Tourists can participate in boat tours on the river to explore the natural beauty. Additionally, Vinh Long is famous for its eco-tourism gardens and notable historical and cultural sites, attracting numerous domestic and international visitors.
Vinh Long is also renowned as the “land of learning” in the southern region, having produced many outstanding talents in the history of Southern Vietnam, such as poet and teacher Nguyen Dinh Chieu, patriotic poet Bui Huu Nghia, and Truong Vinh Ky—a scholar who played a significant role in promoting the national script. Notably, Vinh Long is the birthplace of Phan Thanh Gian, the first Confucian doctoral laureate of Southern Vietnam, and is the homeland of many great leaders of Vietnam, such as Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung and Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet.
With its strategic location at the center of the Mekong Delta, Vinh Long not only plays an essential role in promoting regional trade and economic development but also serves as a crucial connection between neighboring provinces and major economic hubs. The combination of geographical advantages, convenient transportation systems, and rich tourism potential makes Vinh Long an attractive destination for investment, especially at Gilimex Vinh Long IP. Here, businesses have a solid foundation to develop and expand their operations in Vietnam.
