Dong Nai pledges support for AEON's investment expansion

City leader receives a delegation from Japan's AEON Group during a courtesy visit. Photo: Vuong The

At the meeting, Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Kim Long shared that Dong Nai recently attained city status and is positioning itself as one of Vietnam's key growth engines. In addition to industrial development, the city is focusing on expanding its logistics and commercial service sectors. With a population of approximately five million people, Dong Nai is developing large urban clusters designed to attract residents and workers. At the same time, areas surrounding Long Thanh International Airport are being planned as a regional and international airport city, creating favorable conditions for domestic and foreign investors to develop modern commercial and service centers that enhance residents' quality of life.

Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Kim Long exchanges views with Tezuka Daisuke during the meeting. Photo: Vuong The

Against this backdrop, Long said AEON's investment strategy aligns well with Dong Nai's development orientation, expressing hope that the group would continue expanding its presence in the locality.

Regarding the AEON Bien Hoa project, he affirmed that city authorities would direct relevant agencies to work closely with the investor to accelerate implementation procedures and bring the project into operation as soon as possible. He also emphasized that local authorities remain ready to support investors throughout the implementation process and encouraged AEON to proactively raise any difficulties or concerns so they can be addressed in a timely manner.

Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Kim Long presents a commemorative gift to Tezuka Daisuke and members of the delegation. Photo: Vuong The

For his part, Tezuka Daisuke congratulated Dong Nai on its recent elevation to city status and its emergence as a major growth center in Vietnam.

He noted that Vietnam is one of AEON's key overseas markets. Vietnam will remain a priority market under AEON's 2026-2030 medium-term business strategy, with the group planning to triple its store network nationwide. Beyond retail and commercial activities, AEON operates in a variety of other sectors that could offer opportunities for cooperation, he said, adding that the group hopes to launch additional projects in Dong Nai and contribute to the locality's development.

City leader and representatives of departments and agencies pose for a commemorative photo with executives from Japan's AEON Group. Photo: Vuong The

During the meeting, AEON representatives also introduced a range of services the group is currently developing in Vietnam, and presented its demand for local human resources while discussing opportunities to source local industrial and agricultural products for AEON's expanding operations in Vietnam.