In a significant development, the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh Province has selected Sun Group as the investor for the Van Don Special Administrative-Economic Zone’s premium integrated tourism and casino complex project. The project has received investment approval from the Prime Minister of Vietnam, as per Decision No. 1395/QD-TTg dated June 27, 2025.
As per the approved plan, the project encompasses an area of approximately 244 hectares and envisions the development of a super-complex for tourism, entertainment, and resort with reward-based gaming (piloted for Vietnamese citizens). The key activities within the complex will include casino operations, tourism, hotels, resorts, condotels, commercial townhouses, shopping malls, offices, conference centers, sports facilities, and entertainment venues.
A bird’s-eye view of the Van Don premium tourism and casino complex project.
One of the notable highlights of the project is the premium casino operations, which will be piloted for Vietnamese citizens, subject to stringent criteria as per existing regulations. Additionally, tourism, resort, and service activities will be integrated to create a closed ecosystem, catering to international visitors and the domestic middle and upper classes.
This super-complex will also host large-scale international art performances and vibrant entertainment venues, both during the day and at night, with the aspiration of making Van Don a destination comparable to Macau (China) or Las Vegas (USA). It aims to become a tourism and entertainment-casino icon in Quang Ninh, significantly contributing to the development of the Van Don Special Economic Zone and enhancing Vietnam’s position on the global tourism and entertainment map.
With a total investment of over $2 billion, the Van Don premium tourism, casino, and service complex project comprises investor capital, loans, and mobilized capital. The project has a duration of up to 70 years from the date of the investor receiving the investment registration certificate. The expected construction duration is nine years from the date the investor is granted land and land lease to implement the project.
The project spans over 244 hectares with a total investment of more than $2 billion.
Mr. Nguyen Quang Huy, Chairman of Sun Group Northern Region, shared: “We expect this project to offer unprecedented experiences to tourists and positively contribute not only to the economic development of Quang Ninh Province but also act as a catalyst to propel the Van Don Special Economic Zone to new heights, establishing it as a new tourism and entertainment symbol of Vietnam.”
Previously, in Quang Ninh, Sun Group has been involved in several infrastructure and tourism projects, including Van Don International Airport – Vietnam’s first private international airport; Ha Long International Passenger Port – the first specialized port for international cruise ships; and the Ha Long-Van Don and Van Don-Mong Cai expressways. In parallel, the group has developed entertainment and resort complexes such as Sun World Ha Long, as well as renowned five-star hotels and resorts like Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh and Oakwood Ha Long. These endeavors have transformed the face of Quang Ninh’s tourism industry and affirmed Sun Group’s capabilities in developing large-scale infrastructure and tourism projects.
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