The Van Don Economic zone is scheduled to be developed into a marine eco-tourism site as well as an attractive entertainment destination in the country's northeast region beside the Hai Ha industrial zone, the Dinh Vu - Cat Hai economic zone and the Mong Cai border gate city.

The zone’s main functions have been identified as a high-quality sea and island eco-tourism centre, an international aviation centre, an environment-friendly industrial zone, a high-ranking service centre and an international trading hub.