The investment is led by De Heus Group and Hung Nhon Group and is a closed-loop production model designed to control every stage of the value chain, from breeding stock and feed production to farming, processing, and distribution.
Currently, the De Heus–Hung Nhon joint venture is implementing 12 projects worth around USD380m in Tay Ninh, one of nine provinces and cities in Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Region.
These investments cover high-tech poultry and pig farming, breeding stock production and modern processing capacity, all designed to operate under strict international standards such as GlobalGAP and ISO.
The next phase of the expansion is underway with provincial leaders met on March 25 with senior executives from De Heus Group and Hung Nhon Group to review progress across a cluster of large-scale livestock projects and to plan the next phase of expansion.
The discussions focused on scaling industrial livestock zones, strengthening closed-loop production and accelerating the province’s strategy to build a modern, export‑oriented agrifood economy.
From 2026 to 2036 period, the partners plan to expand laying hen and pullet production, increasing total investment to around USD498m.
Laying the foundation
The aim is to develop an industrial-scale livestock zone anchored in biosecurity, automation and digital management systems.
The approach reflects Tay Ninh’s intention to develop a comprehensive value chain that spans breeding, feed supply, farm operations, slaughtering, processing and export.
It also aligns with the province’s goal of increasing high-tech agriculture’s contribution to economic growth, particularly in areas with advantages in land availability and logistics.
Sustainability and circular-economy design are central to the programme.
The projects incorporate waste treatment systems that convert livestock by-products into biogas for onsite energy use, alongside the production of microbiological organic fertilizers to reduce environmental impact.
A strategic partnership signed in Ho Chi Minh City on March 23 between Hung Nhon, De Heus, Bel Ga and TTC Energy will add solar power to the chain, helping lower emissions and operating costs.
When fully operational, the system is expected to deliver 80 million breeding chickens per year, 25 million broilers for export and 10,000 great‑grandparent pigs.
A high-tech poultry slaughtering and processing plant with capacity for 18.7 million birds annually is planned to support large export volumes.
With the synchronised chain in place, Tay Ninh aims to ship its first Halal-certified poultry products in early 2027, targeting markets in the Middle East and South East Asia.
Investors underscored long-term commitment
The project chain is being executed in partnership with leading agritech companies from Europe, including De Heus (Netherlands), Bel Ga (Belgium), Olmix (France), Big Dutchman (Germany), Orvia (France), and Den Ouden GrowSolutions (Netherlands).
Executives affirmed that Tay Ninh offers a favourable investment environment supported by proactive assistance from provincial departments and district authorities.
They signalled plans to treat the province as a long-term operational base through at least 2050.
Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Chairman Le Van Han said the livestock cluster fits the province’s development strategy and leverages its natural advantages, including available land and strong transport links to Ho Chi Minh City and key export gateways.
He welcomed the rapid progress reported by the companies and pledged ongoing support to resolve policy and administrative bottlenecks, emphasising that the province aimed for investors to feel secure in their long-term commitments.
