A glimpse of Dong Nai province before its official elevation to city status.

Prior to its official elevation to city status, Dong Nai's urban landscape was undergoing a significant transformation with the simultaneous investment in numerous infrastructure projects, residential areas, and transportation routes.

Báo Tuổi Trẻ•18/05/2026

The urban landscape of Dong Nai is changing very rapidly due to a series of infrastructure, transportation, and residential area projects - Photo: A Loc

According to Tuoi Tre Online , Dong Nai has seen the addition of many new urban areas and commercial centers in recent times, creating a dynamic development picture for Dong Nai , the "industrial capital" .

A common feature of new urban areas in Dong Nai is their connection to the river system, thereby creating a scenic "riverside" landscape while also opening up opportunities for the future development of ecological urban areas and riverside services.

Currently, Dong Nai is one of the localities with the fastest infrastructure development in the Southern region. A series of key transportation projects such as Long Thanh Airport , the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau, Ben Luc - Long Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressways, and the Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3… passing through Dong Nai are gradually creating a complete connectivity network.

With the simultaneous commissioning of the expressway system, these projects will not only shorten travel time but also expand the urban, industrial, and logistics development space for Dong Nai in the new phase.

Along with transportation infrastructure, many social housing projects , residential areas, parks, and public amenities are also being promoted, thereby meeting the increasing housing needs of the people and hundreds of thousands of workers.

With its advantageous location as a gateway connecting to Ho Chi Minh City and its developing strategic infrastructure, Dong Nai city is expected to become a new growth hub for the region in the near future.

A view of the urban area near Long Hung Square - where the resolution to establish Dong Nai City was announced on the evening of May 18th.

The urban center of Dong Nai is located next to the Dong Nai River.

The Đồng Nai riverside road, stretching over 5km, is well-maintained and spacious.

Many urban areas are gradually taking shape along the Dong Nai River.

The Long Thanh airport mega-project is expected to propel Dong Nai city into a new growth hub in the southern region.

After more than 1,000 days of construction, the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway is preparing for the opening of its entire 53.7km route, connecting Dong Nai with the coast of Vung Tau.

Along with riverside urban areas, a series of social housing complexes are gradually being developed, contributing to ensuring the housing and employment needs of the people and hundreds of thousands of workers in Dong Nai.

With its strategic location as a gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai has many favorable conditions to break through and become an important growth hub in the Southern region in the future.

5 breakthroughs in Dong Nai's development

1. Sustainable development, attracting experts, scientists , and highly skilled personnel to live and work in Dong Nai.

2. Effectively utilize Long Thanh Airport in line with the airport city model. Complete the connecting framework including: Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway, Ho Chi Minh City's Ring Road 3 and Ring Road 4... Simultaneously integrate strategic metro lines including the Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Duc - Nhon Trach - Long Thanh line, the Bien Hoa - Ho Chi Minh City line, and the Long Thanh - Vung Tau line...

3. Develop Dong Nai into a modern, green, and sustainable city by applying artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to a smart city management system. This includes effectively utilizing the Dong Nai River system to develop modern riverside urban spaces...

In addition, we should develop green industrial parks, eco-industrial parks, and high-tech industrial parks.

4. Effectively utilize the advantages of natural and cultural resources to develop ecotourism , high-end resort tourism, and cultural tourism, linked to key areas such as Tri An Lake, Chua Chan Mountain, Cat Tien National Park, and the city's river and lake system.

5. Develop an innovation ecosystem close to research centers, technology companies, and universities, and establish innovation zones in Long Thanh and Nhon Trach wards.

Simultaneously, research is being conducted on establishing the Dong Nai International University of Technology, creating a foundation for training high-quality human resources for new technology sectors. This will be an important driving force to promote the development of the knowledge economy and high-tech industries...

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ngam-do-thi-dong-nai-truc-gio-cong-bo-len-thanh-pho-20260518064229796.htm#content-9