Viet Nam is setting ambitious goals for its steel industry, aiming to meet 80-85% of domestic steel demand by 2030, according to the freshly approved Steel Industry Development Strategy for the period up to 2030, with a vision toward 2050.
The Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026 is fast approaching. At this time, various types of Tet flowers and ornamental plants have begun “flooding” many central streets across the province. Alongside this, various spring flower fairs have opened in different areas, welcoming locals and visitors who wish to browse and buy festive Tet decorations.
In 2026, Dong Nai has set a target of attracting 3 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects. This is a key task contributing to the province’s ambition to become one of the leading economic hubs in the Southern key economic region and the country as a whole.
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, many cooperatives across the country are entering their peak production period. From food produce to flowers and ornamental plants, greater emphasis is being placed on quality, presentation and food safety, helping to ensure supply and stabilise market prices.
Duong Van Nhan, Director of the Dong Nai Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion (Tan Trieu Ward), said preparations for the spring flower fair at the center have now been completed. The fair will run until the afternoon of the 29th day of the 12th lunar month (February 16), featuring 206 booths, the same scale as last year's event.
On the morning of February 10, at Phuoc An Port in Phuoc An commune, Dong Nai province, Saigontourist Travel Service Company (Saigontourist, Ho Chi Minh City), in coordination with the Management Board of Phuoc An Port, held a ceremony to welcome the international cruise ship Star Voyager.
The Lunar New Year (Tet) market marks the peak season for consuming fresh fruits, vegetables, and processed agricultural products, both for use and as Tet gifts. Accordingly, for a whole month before Tet, gardeners have focused on tending to their fruit trees, ready to supply the market with the freshest, most beautiful fruits.
The achievements in new-style rural development (NRD) are not only reflected in the synchronized investment in transport infrastructure, but also in rural areas becoming truly livable places, with concrete and asphalt roads built all the way to village alleys.
From February 7, 2026 (the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month of the Year of the Snake), Dong Nai officially enters the peak period for serving the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.
On February 10, a working delegation of the Dong Nai Department of Industry and Trade (DoIT) conducted inspections on the supply of Tet goods at several shopping malls, supermarkets and local markets across the province.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), as of December 2025, more than 164 million bank cards had been in circulation, up 5.32% year on year. During 2021–2025, domestic card transactions grew by an average of 13.9% annually in volume and 12.08% in value.
Preparations of goods to serve consumers during the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026 are being actively carried out by localities, major enterprises, supermarkets, commercial centers, convenience store chains, and traditional markets across the province.
Over recent years, many enterprises in Dong Nai have continuously grown stronger, making sustained efforts to elevate their brands and expand both domestically and internationally.
Dong Nai has long been known as the country’s dynamic industrial development "capital." With dozens of industrial parks (IPs) currently in operation, Dong Nai plans to develop many more IPs, focusing on attracting high-tech industries aligned with future trends.
Science, technology and innovation are key drivers of the development of science and technology enterprises. However, shortcomings in mechanisms, policies and administrative procedures remain major obstacles, which need to be addressed promptly to create momentum for businesses to achieve breakthroughs.
The Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee has issued Decision No. 470/QĐ-UBND (dated February 4, 2026) on the establishment of an Appraisal Council to review adjustments to the Provincial Planning for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050 (the Appraisal Council).