Dong Nai Embraces Innovation for Future Growth

Transforming Dong Nai’s Development Model

The Politburo's Resolution No. 16-NQ/TW emphasizes the need for Dong Nai City to redefine its growth model by 2035, envisioning an innovative city by 2065. Key elements driving this transformation include science, technology, innovation, and digital advancement, aimed at establishing Dong Nai as a high-tech industrial center.

Community-Centric Digital Transformation

According to Nguyen Van Ut, Chairman of the Dong Nai City People’s Committee, successful implementation of these goals necessitates a focus on both residents and local businesses. Digital transformation is not merely about digitizing governmental procedures but is fundamentally centered around enhancing everyday experiences and service quality for citizens and enterprises alike. This requires a thorough re-evaluation of processes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve data use.

Fueling Growth through New Technology

Dong Nai is keen on encouraging local businesses to adopt cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and automation. The city is fostering partnerships among enterprises, research organizations, and academic institutions, aimed at translating technological innovations into practical applications.

Authorities are shifting their roles from traditional management to facilitators of development, emphasizing the need to identify and address bureaucratic challenges proactively. Where traditional governance is insufficient, localities are encouraged to submit issues for higher-level resolution, ensuring that security and data integrity are prioritized during digital shifts.

DigiFest: A Hub for Innovation

The recent DigiFest Dong Nai 2026 highlighted the city’s commitment to technological advancement. Attracting thousands of participants, the event featured exhibitions, seminars, and networking opportunities tailored to connect local challenges with technological solutions. Hoang Huu Hanh from the National Digital Transformation Authority noted the festival’s role in linking stakeholders within the scientific and innovation ecosystems.

New Frontiers for Growth

As Dong Nai integrates itself as a national multifaceted growth center, new opportunities arise, especially with the Long Thanh International Airport set to operate by late 2026. Nguyen Minh Quang, Acting Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology, underscores the importance of urban governance that leverages digital infrastructure and high technology.

Strategic Steps Towards Sustainable Development

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long stressed that to cultivate Dong Nai's growth, the city must enhance its existing industrial base, improve productivity, and focus on attracting industries that offer high value. The emphasis is on interlinking scientific developments with real-world needs, ensuring that innovation leads directly to economic benefits.

To achieve this, Dong Nai has identified critical areas for improvement that impact productivity and governance quality. Clear goals, responsible bodies, and expected outcomes are necessary to ensure every initiative aligns with community needs.

Placing People at the Heart of Growth

Le Thu Ha, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Office, highlighted that Dong Nai’s transition into a centrally governed city will bring heightened expectations for both governance and competitiveness. The city’s geographical and infrastructural advantages can transform into sustainable strengths so long as improvements are data-driven and innovation-oriented.

“Success should not be measured by sheer event size or attendance, but through the real-life challenges we resolve and the tangible benefits we create for our citizens,” Nguyen Van Ut concluded. Dong Nai’s focus on embedding innovation profoundly into its urban fabric promises a bright future.