Dong Nai’s GRDP growth in 2025 reaches 9.63%, exceeding the target assigned by the Government Resolution

On the afternoon of December 2, according to the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, the province’s estimated GRDP growth in 2025 is 9.63%, surpassing the target assigned by the Government’s Resolution.

Previously, on December 1, the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance) issued a document reporting the preliminary GRDP data for the third quarter, the first nine months, the estimated fourth quarter and full year 2025 for Dong Nai province. Accordingly, Dong Nai’s GRDP growth is estimated to grow by 10.73% in the fourth quarter, the highest in the Southeast region and ranking 4th out of 34 provinces and cities nationwide. For the full year 2025, GRDP growth is estimated at 9.63%, the highest in the Southeast region and ranking 7th out of 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

Party General Secretary To Lam, along with a Central working delegation, inspect the Long Thanh International Airport project on November 13. Photo: Cong Nghia

The above growth has reflected significant efforts by the entire political system, the business community, and residents across the province. Currently, Dong Nai is striving to achieve a budget revenue target of 100 trillion VND.

The infographic shows the estimated GRDP growth in Dong Nai province for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025. Information: Ha Le - Graphics: Hai Quan

According to the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, the scale of province’s GRDP is estimated to reach 690 trillion VND by 2025, with GRDP per capita estimated at 152.88 million VND.

In 2025, Dong Nai has continued to accelerate the restructuring of its economy in association with innovation in the growth model, improving productivity, quality, efficiency, and competitiveness. The province has implemented synchronized measures to stimulate consumption and promote exports, while accelerating the disbursement of public investment capital.

In particular, investment conditions have continued to improve, helping attract new industrial projects and strengthening the province’s growth foundation. The Industrial Production Index (IIP) in 2025 is estimated to increase by 15.02% compared to the same period last year, reflecting the leading role of the industrial sector, with the manufacturing and processing industry alone rising by 15.32% - an impressive increase, the highest among all industrial sectors.

The industrial sector has continued to assert its position as a key pillar of Dong Nai’s economic growth, in line with the province’s industrialization and modernization orientation, accounting for approximately 50% of the provincial GRDP. The manufacturing and processing industry has contributed significantly to the overall growth. Growth momentum in this sector stems from a stable macroeconomic environment and the recovery of orders across various industries. Many enterprises have secured new orders and expanded markets, leading to accelerated production throughout the year.

The modern production line system of Nestlé Vietnam Co., Ltd. at Amata Industrial Park, Long Binh ward, Dong Nai province. Photo: Courtesy of collaborator

From the beginning of 2025 to November 21, 2025, domestic investment capital attraction inside and outside industrial parks in the province reached approximately 162.3 trillion VND. As of November 21, 2025, the number of active projects had reached 2,485, with registered capital of around 593.2 trillion VND. Meanwhile, foreign investment attraction hit 2,956 million USD, with 2,230 active FDI projects totaling 42.88 billion USD.

The service sector has made significant strides, expanding in scale and diversifying in form, particularly in transportation, telecommunications and information technology, finance, banking, and tourism. This progress has played an important role in achieving the province’s economic restructuring goals. The sector’s contribution to the overall growth value of the province has increased year by year compared to the previous year.

Dong Nai provincial leaders present the investment registration certificate for the AeonMall Bien Hoa commercial center project to the investor on November 17. File photo

Notably, on November 17, the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee awarded the investment registration certificate for the AeonMall Bien Hoa commercial center project to AeonMall Vietnam Co., Ltd. (a Japanese enterprise) as the investor. The project has a total investment of over 6 trillion VND (approximately 261 million USD). This figure is not only impressive but also holds strategic significance in promoting the province’s economic restructuring. The project demonstrates Dong Nai’s determination to strongly develop its trade and service sector, commensurate with its position as a key economic gateway in the South.

In addition, agricultural, forestry, and fishery production in Dong Nai province in 2025 has been generally favorable, maintaining stable growth with an estimated increase of approximately 4.1% compared to the same period last year.

In 2025, import-export activities saw breakthrough growth, becoming a bright spot in the local economy. The province achieved a strong trade surplus, with exports estimated at 34.04 billion USD, up 19.35% year-on-year, mainly from processed industrial products, electronics, and agricultural goods. Import turnover is estimated at 25.58 billion USD, up 26.33%, ensuring sufficient raw materials for production.

In addition, the province successfully auctioned several land plots, and many key transportation routes were completed on schedule. Ongoing and planned transportation infrastructure projects have become a “lever” for Dong Nai to advance in the new era - a period of national progress and development.

According to the plan, Phase 1 of Long Thanh Airport is scheduled to officially open on December 19, 2025, and commence commercial operations in the first half of 2026. Photo: Pham Tung

Beyond its central location in the Southeast region and the Southern key economic zone, Dong Nai is also one of the country’s major transportation hubs. As a result, numerous national transportation infrastructure projects have been implemented in the province. Additionally, a series of other transportation infrastructure projects have officially been launched, including expressways such as Dau Giay - Tan Phu, Gia Nghia - Chon Thanh, and Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh.

Recently, the province has focused on implementing large-scale social housing projects, marking an important step in infrastructure development and improving the quality of life for residents. On September 27, the province simultaneously held groundbreaking ceremonies for several social housing projects, including the ChC1 and ChC2 social housing areas in Phuoc Tan ward, social housing in Tam Hiep ward, and a 2.1-hectare social housing apartment complex in Phuoc An commune.

And this December, the province plans to inaugurate, start construction, and open to traffic for large-scale, significant projects and works across the area to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party, with total investments amounting to tens of trillions of VND. Specifically, the province is set to break ground on three industrial parks: Long Duc 3, Bau Can - Tan Hiep, and Xuan Que - Song Nhan, which are expected to play an important role in attracting investment, developing industry, and creating new growth momentum for the province.

In particular, Long Thanh International Airport is scheduled to receive its first technical flight on December 19 and commence commercial operations in 2026, providing a major boost to Dong Nai’s economic growth during the 2026-2030 period.
 

The infographic shows the estimated GRDP growth in Dong Nai province for 2025. Information: Ha Le - Graphics: Hai Quan

Alongside this, administrative reform has been a highlight for Dong Nai province. Since the merger of former provinces of Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc into the new Dong Nai province on July 1, 2025, citizen and business satisfaction indices have consistently ranked among the highest in the country.

Dong Nai Province is currently seizing a “golden opportunity” for breakthrough growth, aiming for green, prosperous, civilized, and modern development, with increasingly prosperous and happy citizens. The province has set a strong determination to essentially meet the criteria of a centrally-governed city by 2030. These achievements will serve as a foundation for maintaining sustainable growth in the future and making an important contribution to the country’s overall development.

By Ngoc Lien, Ha Le - Translated by Huyen Trang, Thu Ha