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HOUSELINK is the leading ecosystem platform connecting investors, contractors and suppliers in the industrial production and construction market in Vietnam. Established in 2010, HOUSELINK is currently the largest industrial data platform in Vietnam with 120,000+ factories in the system.

We provide 6 main service groups:

• 01 Market Research — Market research & Investment consulting
• 02 Site Selection — Search for location & Select Industrial Parks
• 03 Business Setup — Business establishment & Investment legal
• 04 Project Implementation — Project implementation & Contractor screening
• 05 ESG Platform — Integrated ESG infrastructure for industrial parks
• 06 Find Project — Connect project opportunities for contractors & suppliers

HOUSELINK serves 3 main customer groups in Vietnam's industrial ecosystem:

• Investors & FDI Investors: Multinational corporations (Japan, Korea, EU, US, Taiwan) and domestic enterprises want to build factories, warehouses or expand production facilities in Vietnam
• Industrial construction contractors: General contractors and subcontractors in the fields of factory construction, steel structures, and industrial parks electromechanics want to approach FDI projects
• Suppliers of materials & equipment: The business provides steel, cement, electromechanical equipment, construction materials and O&M services for industrial projects

Currently, more than 2,000 businesses from 30+ countries are members of the HOUSELINK ecosystem.

HOUSELINK Database is the largest database system on the industrial and construction market in Vietnam, including:

• 120,000+ factories and manufacturing facilities
• 500+ industrial zones and clusters in 34 provinces and cities
• 10,000+ project investors & investors
• 300+ verified and rated contractors
• 5,000+ suppliers of materials and equipment

Data is compiled from many sources: State agencies (Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Construction, Department of Planning and Investment of provinces), Industrial Parks Management Board, field surveys by HOUSELINK team and licensed sources. The Research team updates continuously weekly and monthly.

Have. Since 2010, HOUSELINK has served customers from more than 30 countries, including Japan, Korea, Germany, USA, Taiwan, Singapore and many EU countries. Typical corporations include US Mobil, Japanese machinery, LG Electronics, Samsung, BASF, Schneider Electric and many other corporations.

HOUSELINK team communicates professionally in English. Some members are capable of providing support in Japanese and Korean for technical issues.

HOUSELINK is different in 3 core points:

• Private data platform: Most consulting agencies depend on secondary data. HOUSELINK has its own database system of 120,000+ factories built and updated over 15 years - no other unit in Vietnam has a similar scale.
• Connected ecosystem: In addition to consulting, HOUSELINK connects directly with a network of 2,000+ businesses, 300+ contractors and 500+ industrial parks — shortening the time from research to action.
• Integrated ESG: HOUSELINK is one of the few units in Vietnam providing end-to-end ESG solutions (measurement, reporting, green electricity DPPA) for both industrial parks and manufacturing enterprises.

You can contact HOUSELINK through many channels:

• 📧 E-mail: info@houselink.com.vn
• 📞 Phone: +84 966 222 490 (Vietnamese – English)
• 📍 Office: 9th Floor, Sannam Building, 78 Duy Tan, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• 💬 Zalo: +84 966 222 490
• 🔗 LinkedIn: HOUSELINK Vietnam

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–18:00. Respond to emails within 1 business day.

HOUSELINK has the ability to deeply research most industrial production industries in Vietnam, including:

• Electronics, semiconductors & high-tech components
• Construction & industrial machinery and equipment
• Textiles, yarn & apparel
• Chemicals, plastics & industrial materials
• Steel, metals & building structures
• Electric vehicles (EV), batteries & auto components
• Pharmaceuticals & medical equipment
• Food & beverage (industrial F&B)
• Renewable energy & industrial parks infrastructure

Implementation time depends on the project scope, usually:

• Basic desk research report (market sizing, supply chain outline): 2–3 weeks
• Comprehensive reports with IDI (in-depth interviews with 20–50 businesses): 30–45 working days
• Feasibility Study Complex: 45–60 days

HOUSELINK can shorten the schedule if the project has urgent requirements — please discuss when ordering.

The main difference lies in depth and practicality:

• Primary data from direct fieldwork: HOUSELINK conducts direct interviews with Vietnamese businesses — not just synthesizing secondary data
• Local market understanding: The Vietnamese team, working in the field for many years, understands hidden factors that cannot be found in public reports
• Connections after research: After the report is issued, HOUSELINK continues to support partner connections and Business Matching organizations — not stopping at the report
• More reasonable costs: Suitable for small and medium businesses that do not have the budget for Big 4 firms

Have. All HOUSELINK reports are 100% customized according to customer requirements. The workflow begins with a kick-off meeting to clarify:

• Business goals and specific research questions
• Industry, segment and geographical area need to be analyzed
• Subjects to be interviewed (if there is IDI)
• Report format and language (Vietnamese/English/bilingual)
• Timeline and budget

Have. HOUSELINK signs a Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) with all customers before starting a project. Reports are provided to ordering customers only and may not be shared or used for other purposes.

HOUSELINK strictly complies with the Privacy Policy according to Law 91/2025/QH15 and Decree 13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection.

Have. From July 2025, Vietnam will officially merge from 63 to 1 34 provinces and cities. HOUSELINK has updated the entire database system, industrial parks map and local classification according to new administrative units.

This is an important change affecting the selection of investment locations, because a number of industrial parks and localities that previously belonged to separate provinces have now been merged — leading to changes in management authorities, planning and investment incentives.

HOUSELINK uses a multi-criteria screening system to find the most suitable industrial parks. The process includes 5 steps:

• Step 1 — Determine criteria: Area, production industry, investment capital, infrastructure requirements, human resources
• Step 2 — Screening from database of 500+ Industrial Parks: Quick filter by province, occupancy rate, power capacity, port distance
• Step 3 — Preliminary analysis of 5–10 potential industrial parks: Compare rental prices, incentives, amenities
• Step 4 — Field survey: Meet with the Industrial Parks Management Board and check the actual infrastructure
• Step 5 — Due Diligence & Reporting: Legal, planning and environmental inspection

Industrial park land rental prices vary widely depending on location and infrastructure. Statistics Q1/2026:

• The North (Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen): 150–220 USD/m²/lease period (50 years)
• The South (HCMC, Dong Nai, Binh Duong): 130–200 USD/m²/cycle
• Central region & secondary provinces (Nghe An, Gia Lai): 60–100 USD/m²/cycle

Ready-Built Factory for rent monthly: 4.5–7.5 USD/m²/month in the North, lower in secondary provinces.

Prices may change according to the market. Contact HOUSELINK to receive the most updated quote.

According to HOUSELINK data updated in Q1/2026:

• North: Average occupancy rate ~92% — land fund in large industrial parks near Hanoi is very limited
• Southern: Occupancy rate ~85% in Dong Nai, Binh Duong — some new industrial parks in Binh Phuoc and Long An still have large land funds
• Secondary province: Nghe An, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa still have many land funds with attractive prices 30–40% more.

The pressure of lack of land fund in traditional industrial zones is driving the FDI wave to shift to secondary provinces - this trend is expected to increase sharply until 2027.

Have. HOUSELINK has a working relationship with the Management Boards of most large industrial parks in Vietnam. We can assist:

• Connect and arrange meetings with the Industrial Parks Management Board
• Prepare project introduction documents in accordance with the requirements of each industrial park
• Consulting on negotiable points in land lease contracts
• Interpretation support during working sessions (English – Vietnamese)

However, HOUSELINK plays a consulting and supporting role — the final decision is still between the investor and the industrial park owner.

This is a common question from foreign investors. Key differences:

• Industrial Parks: Enterprises in industrial parks can sell products both domestically and internationally. Raw materials can be imported according to normal tax. More popular and more flexible
• Export Processing Zone: Considered a "private customs territory" - enjoy special tariff incentives but products must be at least 80% exported. Suitable for 100% export businesses

For most FDI enterprises producing for both export and domestic sale, Industrial parks are a more flexible option. HOUSELINK will advise on the appropriate choice after clearly understanding your business model.

Foreign investors often need the following licenses and procedures (according to the Investment Law 2020):

• IRC (Investment Registration Certificate): Investment registration certificate — issued by the Industrial Parks Management Board or the Department of Planning and Investment
• ERC (Enterprise Registration Certificate): Business registration certificate — establishment of legal entity in Vietnam
• Construction permit: After having the basic design approved
• Fire protection: Fire prevention — required before being put into operation
• EIA/SEA report: Environmental impact assessment (depending on project scale)

The total time from submitting the IRC application to having a full license usually takes 3–6 months if the application is complete. HOUSELINK supports document preparation and progress tracking.

Yes, in most industrial production sectors. According to the Investment Law 2020, foreign investors are allowed to establish 100% foreign-owned enterprises in Vietnam in the following industries:

• Manufacture of electronics, machinery and equipment
• Construction of factories and warehouses
• Processing agricultural products and food
• Textiles, footwear
• Chemicals are not restricted

Some industries have restrictions on foreign ownership (telecommunications, banking, retail...) — but this does not apply to most industrial manufacturing sectors.

According to legal regulations, the time to issue an IRC is 15 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents (for projects in industrial parks). However in reality:

• If the documents are complete and the project does not require special appraisal: 2–4 weeks
• If the project is large or belongs to a conditional industry: maybe 1–3 months
• The project needs investment policy approval from the Provincial People's Committee or the National Assembly: 3–6 months

HOUSELINK has experience in preparing documents correctly from the beginning, helping to avoid adding documents multiple times — saving a significant amount of time.

Vietnam has many attractive tax incentives for FDI in industrial parks:

• Standard CIT: 20%
• Popular incentives for industrial parks: 17% for the first 10 years, exemption for 2 years, 50% reduction for the next 4 years
• Special offers (high technology, R&D): 10% for 15 years, exemption for 4 years, 50% reduction for 9 years
• Promotions by location: Difficult provinces (Gia Lai, Nghe An...) can receive a 10% tax throughout the life of the project

HOUSELINK is not a law firm and does not provide legal services directly. However we:

• Consulting on processes, necessary documents and timeline
• Support in preparing technical documents (project explanation, company profile)
• Connect with a network of reputable legal partners (lawyers, investment consulting firms) with experience with FDI customers
• Monitor progress and coordinate with stakeholders

This model helps customers obtain professional legal services while HOUSELINK focuses on coordinating the entire investment process.

The cost of building an industrial factory depends on technical standards and the region. Reference statistics 2025–2026:

• Basic standard factory (prefabricated steel, corrugated iron roof): 200–350 USD/m²
• Average standard factory (reinforced concrete + steel, full system): 350–550 USD/m²
• High-class factory / Clean room (electronics, pharmaceuticals): 600–1,200 USD/m²
• Factory office: 400–600 USD/m²

This is the construction cost excluding rented land, infrastructure other than fences and production equipment.

HOUSELINK uses a multi-dimensional evaluation system according to CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) standards to rank contractors:

• Technical capacity: Similar project experience, engineer qualifications, construction equipment
• Financial capacity: Capital scale, financial status, ability to advance capital
• Reference project profile: List of completed projects, evaluation from investors
• Occupational safety (HSE): Safety management system, labor accident rate
• Certifications & compliance: ISO certificate, specialized construction capacity

This is a question many FDI investors ask. HOUSELINK has the following practical observations:

• Vietnamese contractors with industrial parks experience: Costs are 20–40% lower, understand local regulations, process procedures quickly. Large contractors such as ATAD, Pebsteel, Zamil Steel can meet international standards
• Foreign contractors: Suitable for projects with particularly high technical requirements (ISO 5 clean room, special laboratory), or when the investor wants a contractor who is familiar with working from other markets.
• Combination model: Many successful projects use international general contractors + Vietnamese subcontractors for civil construction

HOUSELINK will provide specific advice after understanding the technical requirements and budget of your project.

Construction time depends on scale and complexity. Practical reference:

• Simple prefabricated steel factory 2,000–5,000m²: 3–5 months
• Overall factory 5,000–20,000m² (including workshop + office + infrastructure): 6–12 months
• Large complex factory >20,000m² (clean room, complex M&E): 12–24 months

Note: The above time is calculated from the date of full construction permit. Plus 3–6 months for the design and permitting phase.

Have. HOUSELINK provides construction supervision services (Construction Management) including:

• Check weekly/monthly construction progress according to committed milestones
• Evaluate the quality of materials and structures according to specifications
• Detect and handle emerging problems early
• Periodic progress reports to investors (in English – Vietnamese)
• Support phase acceptance and completed acceptance

This service is especially useful for foreign investors who do not have a technical team in Vietnam.

HOUSELINK organizes a transparent and effective electronic bidding process (E-Bidding):

• Prepare bidding documents: HOUSELINK drafts detailed RFP/RFQ from the investor's technical requirements
• Distribution to qualified contractors: From a list of 300+ verified contractors
• Receive & evaluate documents: Score objectively according to the agreed criteria table
• Present: Contractors who reach the final round present directly to the investor
• Contract negotiation support: HOUSELINK advises on key terms in construction contracts

The process is usually completed within 3–6 weeks from the date of tender documents.

CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — officially effective from 2026. According to this mechanism, goods imported into the EU from countries with carbon prices lower than the EU (including Vietnam) will be subject to an equivalent carbon fee.

First affected industries: steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, electricity, hydrogen. Expected to expand into many other industries after 2026.

DPPA (Direct Power Purchase Agreement) is a mechanism that allows businesses to buy renewable electricity directly from power generators — not through Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN).

In Vietnam, DPPA is regulated in Decree 57/2025/ND-CP with 2 forms:

• Virtual DPPA (virtual): The enterprise signs a contract with the generator, electricity still flows through the EVN grid, but the enterprise receives a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) to prove that it uses green electricity.
• Direct DPPA (direct): Private line connection between generator and business — suitable for industrial parks with technical conditions

HOUSELINK acts as Energy Trader & Aggregator — connecting businesses with renewable generator networks to achieve RE100 and meet ESG requirements from global OEMs.

ISO 14064 is an organizational level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory standard. Basic process:

• Step 1: Determine organizational boundaries and operational boundaries
• Step 2: Identify emission sources (Scope 1, 2, 3)
• Step 3: Collect operational data (electricity, fuel, transportation...)
• Step 4: Calculate emissions using approved emission factors
• Step 5: Prepare GHG inventory reports
• Step 6: Independent verification by recognized organization (LRQA, Bureau Veritas, SGS...)

HOUSELINK collaborates with Glassdome (ISO 14067 verified platform) and LRQA network to support the entire process.

Glassdome is an international ESG technology company, providing the world's first carbon measurement platform that is ISO 14067 verified and audited by LRQA.

In the HOUSELINK ecosystem, Glassdome provides the layer Data Layer:

• Carbon Dashboard real-time — track emissions by each factory, line, and product
• Automatic PCF (Product Carbon Footprint) according to ISO 14067 — can export reports according to Catena-X standard
• CBAM reporting — generate automatic CBAM reports for exports to the EU

HOUSELINK coordinates Glassdome onboarding for customers, combined with green electricity DPPA services and ESG consulting to create a complete 3-layer solution.

Free ESG Diagnostic is a free ESG assessment program for FDI manufacturing enterprises in Vietnam, lasting about 5–7 working days. Once completed, you receive:

• The report evaluates current ESG gaps compared to typical CBAM, RE100 and OEM requirements
• Preliminary carbon footprint estimate (Scope 1 & 2) based on information provided by businesses
• The ESG roadmap is proposed in 3 stages: short-term (0–6 months), medium-term (6–18 months), long-term (>2 years)
• Opportunity to save on energy costs through DPPA

Implementation costs depend on the size of the business and the level of service required. Overall:

• ESG Diagnostic (free): Initial assessment, preliminary roadmap
• Carbon accounting & reporting: Depends on number of facilities, emission sources and reporting frequency
• Independent verification (LRQA, BV): Depending on standards (ISO 14064, ISAE 3000) and scale
• Green Power DPPA: No setup costs — HOUSELINK earns service fees from the electricity margin

Contact HOUSELINK to receive a quote suitable for your specific scale and industry.

This is a common misunderstanding. ESG is not just for large corporations. In fact, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the supply chains of large OEMs are being most directly affected:

• Samsung, LG, Apple have included the Scope 3 carbon data requirement in terms of signing contracts with suppliers from 2024.
• CBAM 2026 applies according to product value — regardless of business size
• International banks (HSBC, JICA, ADB) are strengthening ESG reporting requirements in loan conditions

Starting early is much less expensive than having to keep up when pressured by customers. HOUSELINK designs ESG solutions that can gradually expand according to business scale.

HOUSELINK welcomes businesses in the industrial construction industry with the following basic conditions:

• The enterprise has registered a valid legal entity in Vietnam
• Have at least 2 years of experience working in the field of industrial construction or providing construction materials
• Have at least 1–2 verifiable reference projects
• Commit to providing truthful information and periodically updating records

After registration, HOUSELINK will verify information and rank businesses in the HOUSELINK Ranking system. Enterprises with high ratings will be given priority to be introduced to investors.

HOUSELINK offers different membership levels:

• Basic membership (Free): Subscribe to business profiles, basic ratings, access industry news
• Pro-Contractor / Pro-Supplier: Full access to project database, advanced search, investor messaging, Marketing support on VietnamConstruction — monthly/yearly packages

Contact HOUSELINK to receive detailed information and quotes according to packages suitable for the size and needs of your business.

The HOUSELINK system updates information on ongoing and upcoming FDI projects and domestic enterprises nationwide, including:

• Construction of new factories and production plants
• Expand and upgrade existing factory
• Warehouses, industrial logistics centers
• Internal infrastructure of the industrial parks (road, electricity, water, wastewater treatment)
• Install production equipment and M&E systems

Pro members can filter projects by industry, province, size and implementation stage to focus on the most relevant opportunities.

VietnamConstruction (vietnamconstruction.vn) is a content and community platform dedicated to the industrial construction industry in Vietnam, operated by HOUSELINK. Current figures:

• 50,000+ professional readers every month
• Focus 100% on industrial construction (not general civil construction)
• Readers are mainly engineers, technical directors, procurement managers of FDI enterprises and large contractors

For material suppliers and contractors, VietnamConstruction is the channel to:

• Post professional articles, case studies, new products
• Build brand and specialized reputation
• Access the industry's purchasing decision file

HOUSELINK Ranking is a contractor and supplier ranking system based on international CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) standards. Enterprises are evaluated according to 5 main criteria: technical capacity, financial capacity, reference records, labor safety and compliance.

Impact on business opportunities:

• When an FDI investor requests HOUSELINK to find a contractor, the proposed list is prioritized by rank
• Profiles with high rankings appear more prominently in the platform's search system
• Some Japanese/Korean investors require contractors to have certain minimum ratings in bidding conditions

Businesses can improve their ranking by updating their profile, adding reference projects and receiving reviews from cooperated investors.

HOUSELINK applies a pricing model based on project scope — there is no fixed fee schedule for everyone because each project is unique. Popular models:

• Project fees: Package fee for each specific project (market research, location finding, construction implementation)
• Retainer fee: Regular monthly consulting fees for long-term projects requiring ongoing support
• Success fee: Part of the fee is tied to the results achieved (applies to Business Matching)
• Subscriptions: Recurring membership fees for the Find Project platform

Initial consultation completely free. After the first consultation, HOUSELINK will send a service proposal and detailed quote.

There's not much preparation needed — the first consultation is for both parties to understand each other. However, if you have the following information available it will help make the meeting more effective:

• Manufacturing industry and products expected to invest in Vietnam
• Expected investment scale (capital and factory area)
• Expected Timeline (when do you want to start construction/operation)
• The most specific questions or concerns at hand
• Target export market (if there is an ESG request from the customer)

The typical process includes 4 main stages:

• Phase 1 — Understand & Analyze (1–2 weeks): Free consultation, scope determination, contract signing, kick-off meeting
• Phase 2 — Research & Recommendations (3–8 weeks): Market research, industrial parks screening, due diligence, and presentation of results
• Phase 3 — Legal Implementation & Construction (3–18 months): Support in applying for permits, finding contractors, and supervising construction
• Phase 4 — Operations & ESG (ongoing): Connecting the supply chain, onboarding ESG, expanding support

Depending on requirements, customers can use HOUSELINK for all or only some stages.

Have. Most of the initial consulting stages, report presentations and regular meetings can be done online via Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. HOUSELINK has worked effectively with customers in Tokyo, Seoul, Frankfurt and New York without them needing to fly to Vietnam in the first place.

However, some important steps need to be physically present in Vietnam such as:

• Field survey of industrial parks (usually takes 2–4 days)
• Sign a contract with the Industrial Parks Management Board
• Some legal procedures need to be signed in person

HOUSELINK will advise when to fly to Vietnam to optimize trip costs.

HOUSELINK encourages customers to research carefully before deciding. Ways to evaluate:

• Read Case Studies: See actual projects carried out on the Case Studies page
• Refer to old customers: HOUSELINK is ready to connect you with customers who have used the service (with their consent)
• Free trial consultation: There is no charge for the first consultation — you can evaluate the quality of the consultation directly
• Sample report: Request HOUSELINK to provide a report form (confidential information hidden)
• Check out LinkedIn: View team profiles and public reviews