Set to outperform the 2025 targets

In the first nine months of 2025, Dong Nai province recorded remarkable achievements across all areas, from economic and cultural development to social welfare, national defense and security, as well as Party building and political system development.

During the first three quarters of 2025, the province’s GRDP increased by 8.86%. Notably, in the third quarter, Dong Nai posted double-digit growth of 10.18% for the first time in years, ranking third in the country for GRDP growth.

Vu Hong Van, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and head of the province’s National Assembly delegation, and the Deputy Secretaries of the Provincial Party Committee moderate the meeting to review the province’s performance in the first nine months of 2025 and discuss strategies for achieving year-end targets. Photo: Huy Anh

To sustain its growth momentum and reach a double-digit increase for the year, Dong Nai’s GRDP must rise by more than 12% in the fourth quarter. This requires the entire political system to keep implementing effective measures to achieve the expected targets.

Multiple measures adopted to drive double-digit growth

Truong Thi Huong Binh, member of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Department of Finance, reported that Dong Nai’s GRDP grew 8.86% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, ranking 10th out of 34 provinces and cities nationwide and above the national average of 7.85%. She emphasized that this result reflects the province’s strong commitment to achieving its 10% economic growth target for 2025.

The Provincial People’s Committee has flagged the fourth quarter of 2025 as a decisive period demanding swift, coordinated action across all sectors to meet and surpass annual targets. Accelerating public investment disbursement is a top priority, with the aim of fully executing the 2025 budget. Key strategic projects will take precedence, including major national and interregional infrastructure such as Long Thanh International Airport, the Gia Nghia – Chon Thanh, Dau Giay – Tan Phu, and Bien Hoa – Vung Tau expressways, Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road 3 and Ring Road 4, and the Ma Da Bridge …

The province plans to implement a “green lane” mechanism for fast-track approvals of projects, streamline administrative procedures, and develop detailed progress schedules for each project. It will take decisive action against delayed projects by reallocating funds to well-performing ones, while linking public investment disbursement results to year-end evaluations and rankings of officials and heads.

The province aims to drive growth across its three main pillars: industrial production, construction, services, and high-tech agriculture. In particular, industrial and construction output is projected to rise over 22.6%, focusing on manufacturing, energy, advanced materials, and supporting industries. The services sector targets more than 9% growth, led by logistics, tourism, and e-commerce. Meanwhile, the agriculture is projected to expand nearly 4%, moving toward organic production and high-tech applications, closely linked to processing industries and agricultural value chains.

Dong Nai has strengthened efforts to attract both domestic and high-quality foreign investment. The province attracted more than VND 124 trillion in domestic investment and secured USD 2.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first nine months of 2025. The province plans to further improve its investment climate by streamlining administrative procedures, preparing ready-to-use land and synchronized infrastructure in new industrial zones such as Long Duc 3, Phuoc Binh 2, Bau Can – Tan Hiep, and Xuan Que – Song Nhan. At the same time, it aims to accelerate land-use rights auctions, targeting VND 21 trillion in revenue to boost development funding.

The province plans to generate over 100 trillion dong in budget revenues in 2025, while keeping recurrent spending under control, saving public funds, and prioritizing investment in development projects and social housing. Social housing projects are set to advance, with a target of completing 4,208 units within the year. At the same time, programs aimed at poverty reduction, vocational training, and job creation will be implemented effectively.

Paying greater attention to the operations of communes and wards

Four months into the two-tier local administration model, commune and ward party committees in the province have rapidly stabilized administrative structures, driven economic and social development, and enhanced residents’ living standards, making significant contributions to the achievements over the past nine months.

However, despite these achievements, the organizational structure and various issues at the commune level still present challenges that require prompt resolution to ensure efficient and seamless operations from the provincial down to the commune and ward level.

Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Secretary of the Long Binh Ward Party Committee, noted that about 80% of the ward’s civil servants were transferred from the former wards. Under the two-tier local administration model, they are tasked with both district and commune level responsibilities, leaving them struggling to fully grasp their roles and with limited time to adapt to the new system.

The Secretary of the Long Binh Ward Party Committee suggested that, to address these challenges, the ward plans to review and restructure its administrative apparatus to align each civil servant’s role with their skills and expertise. The ward’s leaders regularly study Party policies, legal regulations, and guidance from ministries and provincial authorities to provide timely direction and ensure proper implementation.

At the provincial level, authorities instruct specialized agencies and local administrations to review overlapping or outdated regulations and propose necessary amendments to the central government. Officials and civil servants from provincial departments are assigned to support localities in resolving challenges arising from the two-tier local government model. In parallel, training programs are being developed to provide practical, advanced instruction tailored to the actual duties of commune-level officials, particularly in finance, legal affairs, information technology, and planning.

Phung Hiep Quoc, Secretary of the Dak O Commune Party Committee, noted that Dak O is a remote border commune, with 40.9% of its population belonging to ethnic minority groups. Since adopting the two-tier local administration model, the commune’s administrative apparatus has largely met operational needs. However, as one of seven communes in Dong Nai Province that was not merged, its old headquarters built long ago has deteriorated. He therefore called on the provincial government to provide a new, modern, and well-designed facility to better serve residents. He also recommended raising allowances for non-specialized positions in the commune’s villages and hamlets to ensure staff remain motivated, committed, and engaged in long-term local service.

Dang Doan Thanh, Secretary of the Trang Bom Commune Party Committee, stated that since its establishment, the commune has not proactively implemented projects and works under its authority. Previously, the district managed its own budget, but now the commune’s funding is limited. Investment projects must be submitted to the provincial authorities for approval, causing delays and affecting both the progress and quality of services.

In addition, the Project Management Board and the Land Development Center operate under the provincial authorities, with the commune only serving as a coordinating body when funding is available, handling contracts for land clearance and project management. Trang Bom Commune has therefore proposed that the provincial government establish a Project Management Board and a Land Fund Development Center under commune-level management to streamline operations.

To achieve the 2025 targets, the entire political system should concentrate on key priorities: accelerating revenue collection and disbursing 100% of the 2025 public investment plan; promoting production and attracting investment; and meeting cultural and social welfare goals. This also involves effectively implementing programs on poverty reduction, vocational training, and job creation; ensuring a well-organized Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) with no one left behind; and maintaining national defense, security, and administrative discipline.

Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, stated that in the first nine months of 2025, the province achieved positive results across multiple sectors thanks to the unity and efforts of the Party Organization, government, residents, and local business community. The final quarter requires maintaining the highest work intensity, with all sectors expected to accelerate activities and take decisive, coordinated actions to surpass the 2025 targets and lay a strong foundation for 2026.

By Phuong Hang – Translated by Tam Binh, Thu Ha