{"id":970,"date":"2026-03-23T15:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/?p=970"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:13:28","slug":"%e3%80%90this-months-column%e3%80%91-why-thanh-hoa-is-worth-watching-and-the-opportunity-taking-shape-with-tlip4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/topics\/%e3%80%90this-months-column%e3%80%91-why-thanh-hoa-is-worth-watching-and-the-opportunity-taking-shape-with-tlip4\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010This Month\u2019s Column\u3011 Why Thanh Hoa Is Worth Watching \u2014and the Opportunity Taking Shape with TLIP4"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m Ito, currently based in Thanh Hoa Province, where I\u2019ve been working on the launch of Thang Long Industrial Park IV (TLIP4) since September 2025. From this vantage point, it\u2019s clear that Thanh Hoa is a region quietly\u2014but steadily\u2014gaining momentum.<\/p>\r\n

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Thanh Hoa Province<\/strong> doesn\u2019t always come up first when people talk about Vietnam\u2019s emerging growth regions\u2014but that may soon change.<\/p>\r\n

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Since September 2025, I\u2019ve been based here, working on the launch of Thang Long Industrial Park IV (TLIP4)<\/strong>. From the ground level, it\u2019s clear that Thanh Hoa is quietly but steadily building momentum.<\/p>\r\n

At first glance, the province may feel unfamiliar to many, yet it offers a well-balanced mix of lifestyle appeal, historical depth, and long-term growth potential. Sam Son Beach<\/strong>, long popular for Vietnamese corporate trips, and FLC Golf Links<\/strong> add to everyday livability, while casual local \u201cBia Hoi\u201d<\/strong> spots offer a relaxed, very Vietnamese way to unwind after work.<\/p>\r\n

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Thanh Hoa is also rich in history. The Ho Dynasty Citadel<\/strong>, built in 1397 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a reminder that the region once served as Vietnam\u2019s capital. It is also the birthplace of Le Loi<\/strong>, a key figure in Vietnam\u2019s history.<\/p>\r\n

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Accessibility has improved significantly in recent years. A new expressway completed in 2024 reduced travel time from Hanoi to around 2.5 hours<\/strong>, and an AEON Mall<\/strong> scheduled to open in late 2026 will further enhance daily convenience. Housing options suitable for Japanese residents are also gradually increasing.<\/p>\r\n

Set within this evolving environment, TLIP4<\/strong> carries forward the Japanese-quality standards<\/em> of the Thang Long Industrial Park brand, while positioning itself in a province with strong labor availability and growing logistics connectivity. Above all, it offers companies the opportunity to establish an early foothold in a region clearly on an upward trajectory<\/strong>. With a groundbreaking ceremony planned for this March, construction will soon begin.<\/p>\r\n

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If Thanh Hoa or TLIP4 has caught your interest, seeing it in person often speaks for itself. Whether over a site visit with a local beer or a stop by after a round of golf, we would be glad to welcome you.<\/p>\r\n

Thang Long Industrial Park IV \/ Ito<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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\u3010Photo\u3011<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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FLC Golf Links Samson, with blue sky<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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a casual Bia Hoi serving generous pours of locally brewed Thanh Hoa beer<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I\u2019m Ito, currently based in Thanh Hoa Province, where I\u2019ve been working on the launch of Thang Long Industrial […]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-topics","category-bangladesh"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=970"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":974,"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/970\/revisions\/974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sumitomocorp-indpark.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}