Dong Nai - a trusted destination for global investors.

As Vietnam continues to assert its position as an attractive destination for international investment, Dong Nai province is emerging as one of the leading localities nationwide in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Leaders of Dong Nai province present investment certificates to FDI enterprises in 2025. Photo: archives.

Strategically located in the heart of the Southern key economic region, with an increasingly完善 infrastructure system, a favorable investment environment, and the resolute support of the government, Dong Nai is gradually building and consolidating its "brand" as a safe, stable, and reliable destination for global investors.

Proactively opening up and creating "gateways" for international investment.

With its advantageous geographical location, regional transportation infrastructure, and well-planned and invested public infrastructure system, Dong Nai is currently an attractive destination for investors from 51 countries and territories.

Dong Nai is one of the localities attracting the largest amount of FDI in Vietnam. With 2,246 active FDI projects, totaling US$43.41 billion from 51 countries and territories, Dong Nai has formed a global manufacturing ecosystem. FDI attraction reached over US$3.3 billion, far exceeding the 2025 target of US$1.9 billion, achieving 174%. This includes 189 newly approved projects with a total registered capital of US$1.7 billion.

Analyzing Dong Nai's position on Vietnam's "FDI map," Dr. Do Thien Anh Tuan, lecturer at the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management Vietnam, stated: "Dong Nai's advantages include synchronized infrastructure, abundant industrial land, and selective foreign investment attraction policies. Some provinces and cities that built industrial zones and clusters after Dong Nai have better infrastructure, but many large enterprises still choose Dong Nai. The crucial difference lies in the strategic vision and management experience of the provincial leadership, as Dong Nai proactively created a new 'international investment gateway,' linked to major infrastructure axes and regional value chains. This is what has helped Dong Nai become a 'magnet' attracting the wave of international investment relocation amidst the strong restructuring of global supply chains."

A proactive approach, one that anticipates future trends in planning, land preparation, infrastructure, and human resources, has created a long-term competitive advantage for Dong Nai. This is also a factor that helps the province maintain stable attractiveness, even amidst fluctuations in global FDI flows.

Enduring trust of multinational corporations

International investors' confidence in Dong Nai is clearly demonstrated through the assessments and investment decisions of many large enterprises.

At the Vietnam-Japan Trade Conference, held in November 2025, Mr. Vo Trung Tin, Chief Engineer of IronCAD Japan – a company operating in the field of designing alternative solutions to Inventor (3D design software) and AutoCAD (2D design software) – highly appreciated the investment environment in Dong Nai. “After the merger and adjustment of development planning, Dong Nai province has proactively created broader connections in infrastructure, industrial development platforms, production ecosystems, human resource supply capacity, and a favorable investment environment. These are key factors for IronCAD and many other international businesses to continue choosing Dong Nai as a sustainable destination in their long-term development strategy,” said Mr. Vo Trung Tin.

The port system, connected to many key transportation routes, makes it more convenient for investors to invest in Dong Nai. Photo: Phuoc Tho

Mr. Sekiguchi Akihito, Deputy General Director of Matsumoto Precision Company (Long Duc Industrial Park), a company specializing in the production of precision mechanical parts, components, and metal spare parts, said: “Most industrial parks in Dong Nai are located on important transportation routes of the Southern key economic region. Thanks to this, transporting goods by road, waterway, and in the near future, Long Thanh International Airport, is more convenient than ever. From here, goods produced in Dong Nai can be quickly exported to international markets, helping businesses shorten time, reduce logistics costs, and enhance competitiveness.”

In reality, the FDI sector has made and continues to make significant contributions to the socio-economic development of Dong Nai province. Many multinational corporations have chosen this locality as a location for their manufacturing plants, such as: Lixil Vietnam Global Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; SMC Manufacturing Group (Long Duc Industrial Park); Coherent Group (Nhon Trach Industrial Park)... Notably, for over 20 years, Dong Nai has remained a "favorable land" for many FDI enterprises to establish stable long-term operations and continue expanding production. Corporations such as Amata, CP (Thailand); Cargill (USA); Hyosung (Korea)... not only maintain efficient operations but also continuously increase capital and expand scale, demonstrating lasting confidence in the province's investment environment.

Not only has the number of FDI flows into Dong Nai increased, but there has also been a significant shift in quality. The majority of new projects are concentrated in the processing and manufacturing industries, high technology, electrical and electronic equipment production, precision mechanics, and supporting industries. These are high value-added sectors, aligning with the local government's orientation towards modern and sustainable industrial development.

Partnering with businesses to create new growth drivers.

To maintain and enhance Dong Nai's "brand" on the FDI map, the provincial government has clearly defined its viewpoint: the success of businesses is also the success of the locality. In this spirit, Dong Nai is constantly promoting administrative procedure reforms, shortening investment licensing times, and creating a transparent and stable business environment.

Regular dialogue mechanisms between the government and businesses are maintained to promptly address difficulties and obstacles in the investment, production, and business processes. Annually, the province develops and implements foreign investment promotion programs in many potential markets, attracting investors with strong capital, advanced technology, and large consumer markets. Simultaneously, Dong Nai province places special emphasis on organizing meetings between domestic and foreign businesses, trade conferences, and direct dialogues; thereby strengthening connections between the government and investors, as well as between domestic and foreign businesses. The establishment of dedicated focal points to quickly resolve issues has contributed to building a stable, transparent, and friendly investment environment.

Mr. Pham Viet Phuong, Deputy Head of the Management Board of Industrial Parks and Economic Zones in Dong Nai province, stated: “The Management Board always clearly defines its role as the ‘focal point’ leading and supporting investment in the industrial sector; focusing on administrative procedure reform, reviewing and streamlining processes, applying high-level online public services, and shortening the time for processing dossiers related to investment, land, construction, and environment. In addition, consulting and support for businesses are strengthened from the initial stages of surveying and selecting investment locations to project implementation and operation. This approach helps investors minimize risks, save time, and confidently develop long-term production and business in the locality.”

Dong Nai's transportation infrastructure is receiving significant and comprehensive investment. Photo: Pham Tung

To further enhance its attractiveness to FDI, Dong Nai is focusing on implementing a comprehensive set of preferential policies and administrative procedure reforms, aiming for the multi-sectoral development of industry, urban areas, trade, services, logistics, and high-tech agriculture . In particular, the province is accelerating investment in infrastructure projects connecting to Long Thanh International Airport. When the airport becomes operational and begins commercial operation in the first half of 2026, Dong Nai will have a strong impetus for further development, opening up many new avenues for attracting investment, logistics, trade, and services.

To maximize this potential, the province urgently needs the participation of businesses in investing in transportation and logistics infrastructure and developing airport economic zones, while committing to always support, resolve difficulties, and create the most favorable conditions for investors.

Currently, Dong Nai ranks 4th nationwide in attracting FDI. With its advantage of a comprehensive transportation infrastructure across all five modes: road, rail, inland waterway, maritime, and air, along with an increasingly完善 investment environment, the province is asserting its position as a safe, reliable, and attractive destination for global investors. In the coming time, with the formation of Long Thanh International Airport and a series of key infrastructure projects, Dong Nai is expected to continue to be a bright spot in attracting FDI, making a significant contribution to the economic development of the Southeast region and the whole country, while simultaneously elevating Vietnam's position in the global value chain.

Hung Cat - Phuong Tinh

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/bao-xuan-2026/202602/ong-nai-diem-den-tin-cay-cua-cac-nha-dau-tu-toan-cau-ab0087f/