At the meeting with Andy Lin, Vice President of China-based Cooler Master on March 10, Son said the province has significant opportunities for development and is gradually forming an ecosystem for chip production, semiconductor technology and high-tech sectors.

The province is also investing in major infrastructure projects, including Gia Binh International Airport that will meet 4F and five-star standards and become one of the world’s top ten airports. The airport is expected to begin initial operations by the end of 2027, providing favourable conditions for both passenger and cargo transport, he noted.

Cooler Master Co., Ltd. received its first investment registration certificate in January 2023 and increased its capital in December 2024, bringing the total investment to US$200 million. Its project covers 10 hectares in the Gia Binh Industrial Park and specialises in producing cooling modules for artificial intelligence servers, machine-learning systems and precision liquid-cooling cabinets for data centres.

The first phase of the project became operational in July 2025, employing about 1,300 workers. The company expects to use around 5,000 employees in 2026 as production expands. As part of its strategy to build a global supply chain in Bac Ninh, the group plans to lease about 100 hectares of land in Gia Binh Industrial Park to expand manufacturing and attract its vendors and partners to invest in production facilities, thereby strengthening supply chain stability.

In addition, the company intends to develop a residential area for workers and specialised housing for its employees, while investing in talent training programmes to provide skilled human resources for its global operations. If approved, the project’s total investment could reach approximately US$3 billion, creating about 40,000 jobs by 2029.

During the meeting, Andy Lin proposed that Bac Ninh continue supporting the company through tax incentives and favourable land lease or purchase prices. He also requested assistance with administrative procedures related to the construction of training centres and residential facilities, as well as streamlined procedures during project implementation.

Regarding the firm’s proposals, the provincial leader said Bac Ninh is ready to offer tax incentives and reductions in line with existing regulations if the project meets criteria. On land leasing and pricing, he suggested that the Hanaka Group Joint Stock Company, the infrastructure developer of the Gia Binh Industrial Park II, work closely with Cooler Master to reach reasonable terms.

The chairman assigned the provincial Industrial Zones Authority to act as the focal point in guiding and facilitating the group’s investment activities in the locality.

Bac Ninh, RoK's Gyeongsangbuk-do seal cooperation pact

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh held a ceremony on December 3 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on friendly cooperation with Gyeongsangbuk-do province of the Republic of Korea (RoK).