Lawmakers on April 22 backed a proposal to establish Dong Nai as a centrally-run city, describing the move as a strategic step to turn the southern province into a regional economic connectivity hub and a gateway for international integration.

The National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to discuss a proposal to establish Dong Nai as a centrally-run city on April 22, as part of its ongoing first session of the 16th legislature.

Lawmakers on April 20 showed strong support for a plan to establish Dong Nai as a centrally-run city, saying the southern locality is well-placed to become a major growth hub for both the Southeastern region and the country.

The Politburo’s Resolution 68 on private sector development is widely seen as opening new opportunities that enable Dong Nai Province to better optimise its resources and drive stronger economic breakthroughs than ever before.

Leaders of Dong Nai Province have pledged to stand by, share with, and support foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) from the investment preparation stage as well as throughout their production and business operations in the locality.

Dong Nai Province is home to 37 ethnic minority groups with a combined population of more than 421,000 people, accounting for over 9% of the province’s total population. Most of them live in the north-west of the province, particularly in border areas.

Dong Nai Province is regarded as the nation’s industrial capital, with 57 industrial parks currently in operation. Under the approved master plan, the province will have 81 industrial parks by 2030. It is taking the lead in transforming existing parks and accelerating new investment towards green, eco-industrial and circular models to achieve sustainable development.

The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), organised a workshop on strategies for clean energy development and investment frameworks for provincial-level industrial zones in Dong Nai Province on December 26.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line is expected to be extended to Long Thanh International Airport, which is currently under construction in Dong Nai Province.

The People’s Council of the southern province of Dong Nai on November 18 elected Nguyen Van Ut as Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee with 107 out of 107 votes.

Dong Nai Province is one of the largest industrial hubs in the country. Thanks to the establishment of an extensive network of grassroots trade unions with a gathering rate of over 98%, emulation movements and practical welfare activities have created strong momentum, contributing to improving workers’ living conditions and promoting sustainable development.

Socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas has always been one of the key tasks, reflecting the deep humanitarian values within the development guidelines of the Party and the State. In this regard, Dong Nai Province continues to prioritise resources to develop essential infrastructure and raise people’s incomes.

The resolution of the first congress of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Organisation has breathed a fresh wind into the tourism sector, opening up a vast development space with outstanding advantages. The provincial Party Committee and government have set a clear goal: to turn Dong Nai into an attractive destination on Viet Nam’s tourism map over the next five years.

The outstanding success in the leadership and administration of the Party Committee and authorities of Dong Nai Province over the past five years has seen the creation of a solid foundation for double-digit economic growth. In particular, the results of synchronous modern investment in transport infrastructure and the improved effectiveness of administrative procedure reform have been highly significant for the province’s development.

The southern province of Dong Nai held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 27 for the construction of an inter-port road with a total investment of 2.66 trillion VND (100 million USD), scheduled for completion in 36 months.

Dong Nai Province solemnly held a ceremony on August 15 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Force (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) as well as the 20th anniversary of the All People's Security Safeguard Festival (August 19, 2005 – August 19, 2025).

Dong Nai is currently mobilising all available resources to prepare for the launch of key projects, aiming to showcase concrete outcomes in time for upcomingnational celebrations. Beyond their technical value, these projects represent an important benchmark in the province’s goal of double-digit economic growth.

A central government delegation led by Party Central Committee Member and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, visited and presented gifts to five families with meritorious service in Dong Nai Province on July 23 to mark the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the War Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947 - 2025).

Viet Nam has maintained its position as the world’s largest exporter of cashew nuts, with Dong Nai Province as the country’s number one raw material and processing hub for the crop.

As part of its urban development journey and efforts to improve living standards, Dong Nai Province is currently focusing on one of its most important political tasks: repurposing Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park into a modern urban–commercial–service zone, alongside the construction of the province’s new Political–Administrative Centre.