Dong Nai’s appeal to investors

Member of the provincial Party Committee  and Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Hoang views supporting industry products by a Japanese enterprise at the Vietnam – Japan Business Networking Conference  2025. Photo: Ngoc Lien.

According to several investors, Dong Nai’s leadership has recently issued timely and effective directives to provincial departments and agencies aimed at unlocking resources and addressing bottlenecks in investment attraction to create a more open and transparent investment environment, while streamlining administrative procedures, gradually improving the province’s competitive standing in the region.
A smooth start
In 2026, Dong Nai is focusing on fulfilling socio-economic and national defense-security targets in order to create momentum for broader growth, contributing to the country’s overall development. Alongside efforts to accelerate the development of transport infrastructure, education and healthcare systems, the province has also worked to foster a healthy and attractive investment environment for businesses.
According to Dong Nai Economic and Industrial Zones Authority (DEIZA), over the past three months, 65 new investment projects were licensed or had their capital increased within IPs and economic zones, covering both domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI), with total registered capital of about US$803 million. This result reflects continued confidence among existing investors in expanding their operations, while also reinforcing the business community’s trust in Dong Nai’s investment climate.
During the first quarter of 2026, investment attraction into IPs across the province continued to record positive outcomes, reaffirming Dong Nai’s stable appeal amid ongoing global economic uncertainties. Notably, reputable multinational corporations such as Jabil Circuit (Singapore), with a project worth US$80 million, and Sembcorp Integrated Hub Dong Nai I (Singapore), with nearly US$70 million in investment, have expanded their presence. These investors, known for strong financial capacity, advanced technology and high governance standards, have contributed to improving the quality of FDI inflows into the province.
Kwon Tae Han, Deputy Consul General of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Ho Chi Minh City, noted that the RoK enterprises highly appreciate Dong Nai’s development orientation. They are committed to complying fully with Vietnamese laws and regulations, and stand ready to accompany the province in its pursuit of sustainable growth.
An attractive investment destination
Assessing investment attraction in the early months of the year, Pham Viet Phuong, Deputy Head of the DEIZA, said that the sectoral structure of investment attraction has continued to shift in a positive direction, in line with Dong Nai’s industrial development strategy. Projects have increasingly focused on high technology, electronics, office equipment manufacturing, computer components, as well as supporting industries and deep processing. With large-scale production and diversified products, these projects have helped enhance the province’s capacity to participate in global supply chains.

Japanese enterprises showcase their products at the Vietnam–Japan Business Networking Conference 2025 held in Dong Nai. Photo: Ngoc Lien.

Phuong further noted that the attraction of ready-built factory projects, along with synchronized and high-standard technical infrastructure, remains a highlight. Such projects not only meet the rising demands of secondary investors but also contribute to completing a modern industrial ecosystem, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of IPs across the province.
However, amid an increasingly unpredictable global environment, particularly complex developments in the Middle East, investment activities have inevitably been affected. Fluctuations in energy prices and global supply chains have driven up production and logistics costs, impacting the business plans of several enterprises.
Against this backdrop, some investors have adopted a more cautious approach to investment decisions. Certain projects in the preparation phase have had their timelines adjusted or are being further reviewed in light of market developments. In some cases, investors have conducted surveys and explored opportunities but have yet to submit project registration dossiers, opting instead to assess external risks more carefully.
Nevertheless, these adjustments are largely short-term within the broader context of the global economy. With increasingly well-developed infrastructure, a stable investment environment and a strategy of selective investment attraction, Dong Nai continues to be regarded as an appealing destination capable of sustaining strong and stable FDI growth in the years ahead.
At a 2026 dialogue with FDI enterprises, Nguyen Kim Long, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, emphasized that Dong Nai consistently views the business community, particularly the FDI sector, as an essential component and a key partner in socio-economic development. The stability, efficiency and sustainable growth of enterprises form the foundation for the province’s development.
He expressed his expectation that the FDI business community will continue to place its trust in Dong Nai, maintain a long-term presence, expand investment, enhance technological application and strengthen linkages with domestic enterprises, while ensuring a balanced approach between economic efficiency, social responsibility and environmental protection.