Dong Phu aims to become a key industrial commune

Land reserves in central localities with a long-standing history of industrial development in Dong Nai province are gradually decreasing. At the same time, land lease prices in these areas continue to rise. This scarcity is creating opportunities for localities in the northern part of the province.

Dong Phu commune is focusing on investing in transport projects that connect to industrial parks and clusters. Photo by Xuan Tuc

Among them, Dong Phu commune owns 2 industrial parks (IPs), Bac Dong Phu and Nam Dong Phu; 4 industrial clusters (ICs) including: Tan Tien 1, Tan Tien 2, Tan Phu, Ha My, along with the advantages of vast land, convenient transportation, and attractive investment attraction policies, it is considered a new "promised land" for businesses.

Transportation paves the way

Transportation is often likened to the lifeblood of the economy. In practice, localities with well-developed and modern transportation infrastructure consistently meeting the needs of freight movement demonstrate a clear advantage in attracting investment.

In Dong Phu commune, in addition to Provincial Road 741, which has been in place for a long time, the Dong Phu - Binh Duong road project, nearly 42 kilometers in length with a 65-meter-wide roadbed, and the Gia Nghia - Chon Thanh Expressway are in the preparation stages for investment and construction. The commune has focused on investing in and completing key transport projects that improve connectivity. Among them are five routes totaling nearly 25 kilometers, connecting Provincial Road 741 with the Dong Phu industrial park and residential area, as well as the expanded Nam Dong Phu industrial park planning zone.

Previously, to open these routes, Dong Phu residents voluntarily donated over 100 hectares of land, along with assets and crops on the land valued at more than VND 300 billion, to support site clearance.

As of now, route number 3, spanning over 6 kilometers with eight lanes, sidewalks, and a modern, fully synchronized lighting system, has been completed and put into operation. The remaining routes are approximately 70 percent complete.

In 2025, the index evaluating the quality of service for people and businesses in carrying out administrative procedures and public services in real-time on the electronic environment of Dong Phu commune was always among the top 10 communes, wards, departments, and sectors in the province.

Ngo Sy Quyen, Deputy Director of the Public Administration Service Center of Dong Phu Commune

 Pham Hoang Son, Director of the Dong Phu Area Investment and Construction Project Management Board, said: “In addition to coordinating with local authorities on site clearance and accelerating the progress of remaining projects, we are also investing in a road that directly connects Tan Tien 1 and Tan Tien 2 industrial clusters to the newly opened route number 3. This road is vital; once completed and put into operation, all goods from businesses in Tan Tien 1 and Tan Tien 2 industrial clusters will be transported via this route instead of continuing to use the old, narrow road that passes through school zones and currently poses a high risk of traffic accidents.”

Thanh Phuong Investment - Real Estate Joint Stock Company, the owner of Tan Tien 1 and Tan Tien 2 ICs, is located in Dong Phu commune. Although it is a "newcomer" in the field of industrial infrastructure development, the company has achieved many impressive results. In a short time, both of these ICs have an occupancy rate of nearly 100%.

Do Ngoc Tuan, Sales Director of Thanh Phuong Investment - Real Estate Joint Stock Company, said: "Currently, our ICs are directly connected to routes number 2 and number 3. After the Dong Phu - Binh Duong road is put into operation, this will be a huge advantage, helping to shorten travel time to economic centers, seaports, and import-export areas, optimizing profits for investors."

"Spreading out the red carpet" to welcome investors

Alongside its focus on investment and the gradual completion of transport infrastructure, Dong Phu has also made significant efforts to build an e-government system, simplifying administrative procedures. The goal is to develop an efficient, transparent administration that minimizes inconvenience for both residents and businesses.

The commune's Public Administration Service Center publicly lists 399 administrative procedures delegated by the central government and the Dong Nai province People's Committee for implementation at the commune level. Among them, 15 procedures are interconnected, with QR codes linked to the National Public Service Portal, allowing residents to submit applications online. These procedures are also supported with QR codes and instructional videos for online submission and payment.

Ngo Sy Quyen, Deputy Director of the Dong Phu Commune Public Administration Service Center, stated: Thanks to the strong promotion of digital transformation and the application of information technology, the efficiency of document digitization and online public service delivery has improved significantly. Specifically, the digitization rate of documents upon receipt reached 99.4%, the digitization rate of administrative procedure results reached 100%, the online submission rate reached 93.1%, and the rate of applications with reusable data reached 99.5%. Additionally, 100% of applications with associated fees and charges were paid online.

Dong Phu is home to two industrial parks, Bac Dong Phu and Nam Dong Phu, both with nearly 100% occupancy, comprising 53 domestic projects and 62 foreign-invested projects. Bac Dong Phu Industrial Park Joint Stock Company places full confidence in the industrial development potential of Dong Phu commune as it moves forward with phase two, covering a total area of nearly 800 hectares.

Trinh Cong Manh, Deputy General Director of Bac Dong Phu Industrial Park Joint Stock Company, affirmed: Businesses investing in Bac Dong Phu and Nam Dong Phu Industrial Parks will enjoy the highest incentive framework. Specifically, businesses will be exempt from or receive reductions in corporate income tax, enjoy long-term preferential tax rates, and receive import tax incentives for machinery and equipment for manufacturing, supporting industries, and high-tech projects.

"In addition, we are committed to accompanying investors through a 'one-stop' support mechanism, from legal procedures, environment, construction, to connecting human resources and the business community. Our goal is to create a stable, transparent, and effective investment environment for businesses to develop long-term in Dong Phu confidently," Manh affirmed.

By Xuan Tuc – Translated by Mai Nga, Minho