With a planned area of 200 hectares and a total investment of $1 billion, the Hanoi Biotechnology High-Tech Park (HaBiotech) is considered a landmark project. Land clearance efforts are now being expedited to ensure construction begins on September 2.

A long-awaited project set to transform Hanoi’s biotech sector

Located in Bac Tu Liem District, the HaBiotech zone will span five wards: Tay Tuu, Lien Mac, Minh Khai, Thuy Phuong, and Co Nhue 2. The project was first granted an investment certificate in 2008 but has yet to take shape after 17 years of delays.

According to Hanoi’s 2030 master plan, with a vision for 2050, the Tay Thang Long Road - a key artery passing through the project site - will serve as a major transport link between West Lake, Thang Long Bridge, and the Son Tay urban area. The road will have a width of 60.5 meters with ten lanes to facilitate smooth connectivity.

While some sections of Tay Thang Long Road have been completed, additional roadworks and infrastructure development remain ongoing.

Hanoi’s People’s Committee has pledged to accelerate compensation payments for land clearance and allocate additional funds to finalize site preparation. The area designated for the biotechnology zone is currently used for agriculture, with local farmers growing vegetables and flowers.

To accommodate those affected by relocation, a resettlement area for approximately 1,000 residents is planned, while the biotech park itself is expected to create 34,000–36,000 jobs once operational.

Hanoi’s ambition to become a national biotech hub

Once completed, the HaBiotech zone aims to establish Hanoi as Vietnam’s premier biotechnology center. The project is expected to attract multi-billion-dollar secondary investments, fostering high-tech industries and knowledge-based sectors.

During a recent meeting on project implementation, Hanoi’s Chairman Tran Sy Thanh emphasized the strategic importance of the biotech park. He described the initiative as a crucial step in implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, which focuses on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Additionally, the project aligns with directives from General Secretary To Lam, who, during his state visit to Ireland on October 3, 2024, encouraged investment in high-tech and scientific research sectors.

Chairman Tran Sy Thanh acknowledged the prolonged delays and called for urgent measures to remove obstacles and accelerate progress. He has set three key deadlines for the project:

March 2025: Completion of the 1/2000 scale zoning plan approval

August 2025: Completion of land clearance

September 2, 2025: Official groundbreaking of the project

With these decisive steps, Hanoi is making a strong push to transform its long-stalled biotechnology park into a reality, positioning the capital as a leader in biotech innovation and investment.

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The future Hanoi Biotech High-Tech Park (HaBiotech) will be located in the wards of Tay Tuu, Lien Mac, Minh Khai, Thuy Phuong, and Co Nhue 2 (Bac Tu Liem District) with an estimated area of approximately 200 hectares.
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According to the General Planning for the Construction of Hanoi Capital until 2030, with a Vision to 2050, the Tay Thang Long Road will serve as the main traffic axis connecting the Tay Ho Tay area and the northern area of Thang Long Bridge with the Son Tay Urban Area.
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Currently, some sections of the Tay Thang Long axis are still being completed.
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The Van Tien Dung road section connecting National Highway 32 to the Biotech High-Tech Park has been fully completed.
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In the near future, the Hanoi People's Committee will accelerate the reimbursement of site clearance costs for the funds advanced by the State and continue to allocate funds for further site clearance.
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Currently, many warehouses and temporary structures have been set up within this 200-hectare area.
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In reality, the land designated for the Biotech High-Tech Park project consists of farmland and agricultural land. Local residents are currently cultivating vegetables, growing flowers, and engaging in other agricultural activities.
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According to estimates, the resettlement population is expected to be around 1,000 people, while the number of workers involved in the project will range from approximately 34,000 to 36,000.
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Once the project is completed, Hanoi will become the country's leading biotechnology hub.
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Location of the Hanoi Biotech High-Tech Park. (Image: Google Maps)

Thach Thao