Dong Nai and Lam Dong leverage respective strengths through similarities and complementarities

On the afternoon of March 27, at the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee (PPC) headquarters, the Standing Committees of the Dong Nai and Lam Dong PPCs co-held a conference to exchange experiences in leadership and direction of socio-economic development and to discuss cooperation orientations between the two localities.

Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Dong Nai delegation of NA deputies, speaks at the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, Head of the Dong Nai delegation of NA deputies; and Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, Head of the Lam Dong Delegation of NA deputies, co-chaired the conference.

Attending the conference were Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC, and Chairwoman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Council; Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee; members of the PPCs’ Standing Committees, and the Provincial Party Standing Committees as well as leaders of provincial departments, agencies, and sectors from both provinces.

Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee, discusses measures to strengthen cooperation between the two provinces in the coming time. Photo: Cong Nghia

Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, discusses areas for information sharing and cooperation between the two provinces. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the conference, representatives of the two provinces provided overviews of their key characteristics and notable socio-economic achievements in 2025, as well as projected growth for the first quarter of 2026. They also highlighted each locality’s development strengths, especially following the administrative restructuring process and the implementation of the two-tier local government model, which has resulted in expanded land area, population size, and development space.

Leaders of the two provinces exchanged and discussed a number of key issues aimed at concretizing socio-economic development orientations, laying the groundwork for a future comprehensive cooperation agreement between Dong Nai and Lam Dong. Both sides emphasized the importance of regional connectivity through synchronized transport infrastructure development, including aviation and the potential development of urban rail systems. The two provinces will also coordinate in natural resources and environmental management, particularly regarding the Dong Nai River basin and forest protection.

Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai PPC, speaks at the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

Leaders of Dong Nai province proposed sharing experiences and effective practices with Lam Dong in industrial development and investment attraction while also expressing readiness to introduce potential investors to Lam Dong. Meanwhile, Lam Dong leaders expect Dong Nai - with its strong industrial base and large population - to serve as both a processing hub and a major consumer market for Lam Dong’s high-quality agricultural products and fresh flowers.

To enhance the value of agricultural products, the two provinces agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing inter-regional agricultural value chains, focusing on strengthening production linkages, deep processing, and market expansion - particularly through major supermarket systems in Dong Nai. In addition, cooperation will be expanded in labor and tourism - sectors with significant untapped potential for development in both provinces.

Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, Head of the Lam Dong Delegation of NA deputies, speaks at the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

Speaking at the conference, Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, Head of the Lam Dong Delegation of NA deputies, congratulated the Party Organization and people of Dong Nai province on the Central Committee's recent approval in principle for the establishment of Dong Nai as a centrally governed city. He emphasized that this is not only the aspiration of Dong Nai but also of the Party Organization, government, and people of Lam Dong since Dong Nai’s strong development will create momentum for Lam Dong’s growth.

The Secretary of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee noted that Dong Nai holds many advantages, particularly its urban development orientation associated with Long Thanh International Airport, along with its seaport and logistics systems. These strengths could support the export of Lam Dong’s high-quality agricultural products to international markets via both air and sea routes. Therefore, the two provinces should soon develop a concrete cooperation program to effectively implement the agreed-upon contents.

Vu Hong Van, Secretary of the Dong Nai PPC, and Y Thanh Ha Nie Kdam, Secretary of the Lam Dong PPC, shake hands, symbolizing renewed momentum to strengthen cooperation between the two provinces in the coming time. Photo: Cong Nghia

In his concluding remarks, Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Dong Nai Delegation of NA deputies, affirmed that both Dong Nai and Lam Dong share many similarities and can complement each other to maximize their respective strengths. Dong Nai is ready to share experiences and provide strong support to Lam Dong based on each province’s potential and advantages.

The Secretary of the Dong Nai PPC expressed hope that both provinces will continue to strengthen comprehensive cooperation in the coming time. Based on the points discussed, he urged both sides to soon finalize and sign a comprehensive cooperation program.

Vu Hong Van, Secretary of the Dong Nai PPC, also assigned the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee to concretize and implement the cooperation program, periodically evaluate its effectiveness, and make timely adjustments. Cooperation must focus on key priorities, uphold the principle of “matching words with actions,” and ensure practical and effective outcomes for the development of both provinces and the country as a whole.

Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC, and Head of the Dong Nai Delegation of NA deputies, delivers concluding remarks at the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

After the conference, leaders of Dong Nai and Lam Dong provinces pose for a commemorative photo. Photo: Cong Nghia

By Cong Nghia – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha