As the new year arrives, Dong Nai is bustling with a new rhythm of life.

In Dong Nai province, as the year draws to a close and the New Year's atmosphere permeates every corner, from industrial zones and rural villages to urban areas, one can easily sense the spirit of excitement intertwined with hope. With strong economic breakthroughs – from production and investment to infrastructure – the people of Dong Nai enter 2026 with a firm and confident mindset, anticipating a brighter future.

The first Vietnam Airlines flight landed at Long Thanh Airport on December 19, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung

A year of abundant, impressive numbers.

The year 2025 marks a new record in the economic development of Dong Nai province. According to the Dong Nai Provincial Statistics Office, the GRDP in 2025 is projected to increase by 9.63% compared to the previous year – exceeding the target set by the Government Resolution (8.5%) and placing it among the top 7 localities nationwide.

The growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2025 was even more impressive: the province's GRDP increased by 10.73%, the highest in the Southeast region and ranking 4th out of 34 provinces and cities. In just the first nine months of the year, Dong Nai 's GRDP increased by 8.86%, with a 10.18% increase in the third quarter, placing the province 3rd nationwide in terms of quarterly growth rate. Regarding the economic structure, the industrial and construction sector remains the mainstay, with an estimated growth rate of 11.52%; services increased by approximately 9.39%; and agriculture, forestry, and fisheries increased by 3.22%.

In addition to GRDP growth, 2025 is also the year Dong Nai is expected to reach the milestone of 100 trillion VND in budget revenue for the first time – a sign of abundant financial resources for investing in community development, infrastructure, and social welfare.

One of the key factors driving Dong Nai's breakthrough in 2025 is the streamlining and reorganization of the administrative apparatus following the provincial merger – in the spirit of reform and innovation to "open up new development opportunities".

Reducing bureaucratic hurdles and streamlining intermediate steps helps shorten the processing time for businesses and citizens. Many businesses and citizens have voiced their agreement, stating that the investment and business environment is more favorable; construction, land, and investment applications are processed more smoothly; and public services are faster.

A streamlined administrative apparatus not only saves costs but also helps improve the efficiency of management and administration, creating confidence that Dong Nai is truly entering a new phase of development, and that the people are genuinely benefiting.

Driven by industry, services, and investment, the people are enthusiastically "awakening." Growth figures for GRDP and budget revenue are only the visible part; behind them lies the changing lives and mindsets of the people, evolving day by day.

The processing and manufacturing industry continues to affirm its role as a "pillar." Many large enterprises have expanded their scale, signed new orders, and exports have increased sharply, creating jobs and stable income for tens of thousands of workers. The transportation, logistics, finance and banking, telecommunications, trade, and consumer services sectors are developing rapidly, contributing to the diversification of employment opportunities and ensuring that people's livelihoods are not solely dependent on industry or agriculture.

Dong Nai continues to be an attractive destination for FDI investors; coupled with a strong increase in domestic investment, this has created comprehensive breakthroughs.

People in many places are excited because factories are springing up, industrial zones are bustling, roads are well-maintained, and convenient services are becoming operational. Life is gradually improving significantly. Confidence in a stable and prosperous future is growing day by day.

From the countryside to the city - faith spreads

Not only in cities and industrial areas, but even in rural areas, residential zones, and villages at the foot of industrial parks, the transformation is clearly noticeable.

Farmers and laborers are shifting to industrial work, which offers more stable incomes; children and young people have more career options in industry, services, logistics, and trade, instead of being solely dependent on agriculture.

The real estate market, housing, and commercial services – from markets and supermarkets to shopping malls – have become more vibrant, helping to improve people's lives and providing them with better conditions for food, clothing, and housing.

With development planning, infrastructure is prioritized. From transportation and regional connectivity to urban areas and social amenities, people are increasingly aware of a "new Dong Nai": modern, dynamic, and integrated, a place where there are not only jobs but also opportunities for breakthroughs.

New Year - New Aspirations

The year 2025 concluded with a brilliant economic picture, laying the groundwork for a period of strong development in the coming years. With results exceeding targets, Dong Nai has affirmed its position, not only as an industrial province, but also as an important growth pole of the country.

Besides key national projects such as Long Thanh International Airport, expressways, and ring roads, which have boosted trade, logistics, and real estate, many local infrastructure projects are also being accelerated, contributing to expanding living, production, and service spaces.

People, businesses, and the government all share the same heartbeat: a determination to maintain growth momentum, implement support policies, improve living conditions, and achieve sustainable development so that Dong Nai truly becomes a "promised land" for all efforts and aspirations to get rich and build a better life.

The new year 2026 promises to bring new opportunities: more stable jobs, more convenient services, synchronized infrastructure, all for a stronger, more civilized, and modern Dong Nai. Amidst the glittering lights of the city streets, under the fields, industrial zones, and new urban areas, faith, hope, and the aspiration for development are spreading, as steadfast as the hearts of the people here.

Tu Huu Cong

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/dong-nai-cuoi-tuan/202512/nam-moi-dong-nai-ron-rang-nhip-song-moi-a1a0570/