Vietnam’s deputy prime minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the Van Don integrated resort and casino project in Quang Ninh province, marking a significant development in the country’s gaming landscape.
The decision, signed on June 27, greenlights an investment of US$2bn for a 70-year licence, with the project to be developed in three phases over nine years. The news was reported by local media outlet VN Express.
The complex will be situated on more than 244 hectares in Van Yen commune within the Van Don Economic Zone, with 182 hectares designated for core functions including a casino, hotels, luxury villas, tourism services, parks and water features.
It is worth noting that 62 hectares of interspersed forest land - comprising 38 hectares of protected forest and nearly 24 hectares of production forest - must remain untouched, in accordance with forestry regulations.
While the casino licence has been granted, entry for local Vietnamese residents is still pending and subject to further legal approvals. The Ministry of Finance previously re-submitted a proposal seeking to include local players under the existing pilot program, though final clearance has yet to be given.
