Dong Nai remains a trusted destination for Japanese investors

Japan ranks third among the 51 countries and territories investing in Dong Nai City, with nearly US$6 billion in registered capital across about 290 projects.

Production of high-tech medical devices at Terumo Vietnam Co., Ltd., a Japanese-invested enterprise in Long Duc Industrial Park.

In recent years, Japanese enterprises have made significant contributions to Dong Nai’s socio-economic development by creating jobs, promoting industrial growth, and supporting the expansion of trade and services, particularly by developing the city’s supporting industries. As a result, Dong Nai has increasingly established itself as a reliable and attractive destination for Japanese investors.

Attractive investment environment

At a recent working session with leaders of the Dong Nai People's Committee, Kume Kunihide, Chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City (JCCH), said Dong Nai continues to attract strong interest from Japanese businesses. According to him, Japanese-invested enterprises in the locality have maintained stable operations while steadily expanding their production capacity.

Several Japanese projects have recently expanded their investment scale. Among them, YKK Vietnam Co., Ltd. at Nhon Trach 3 Industrial Park (IP) has officially broken ground on Phase 3 of its Nhon Trach factory expansion project. For the YKK Group, its Dong Nai facility serves not only as a manufacturing plant but also as a technology and production hub for the ASEAN region and a strategic global production base.

Meanwhile, other notable developments include the commencement of an Olympus manufacturing plant project at Long Thanh IP and the groundbreaking of Long Duc 3 IP by Sojitz Corporation. The Long Duc 3 IP project is expected to stimulate a new wave of Japanese investment in Dong Nai. In addition, several Japanese companies are expected to begin construction of new factories in the city during 2026.

Dong Nai currently hosts investment from 51 countries and territories, with nearly 2,300 projects and total registered capital exceeding US$45 billion. The city possesses a comprehensive transport network encompassing all five major modes of transportation: road, air, rail, maritime, and inland waterways. Key infrastructure projects include Long Thanh International Airport, Phuoc An Port, and ten expressways that have been completed, are under construction, or are planned for implementation.

Kume noted that around 50 Japanese enterprises are currently interested in expanding cooperation with Vietnamese partners. He added that the ongoing construction of Long Thanh International Airport and its associated transport infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance Dong Nai’s attractiveness for investment in logistics, urban development, and services.

Ota Shinji, Deputy Head of JCCH’s Dong Nai business group and a business owner operating in the city, said he has witnessed remarkable improvements in local transport infrastructure, which have reduced commuting times and improved business convenience. Having been a member of the Dong Nai Business Group under JCCH since 2025, he has also observed that the organization continues to attract more members. Ota affirmed that Japanese enterprises would continue contributing to Dong Nai’s development and expressed hope that the city would support businesses in attracting and retaining workers.

Partnering with businesses

Dong Nai is one of Vietnam’s leading industrial hubs. Meanwhile, it is currently planning a network of more than 90 industrial parks, high-tech zones, and economic zones covering tens of thousands of hectares.

According to Nguyen Kim Long, Member of the City Party Standing Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai City People’s Committee, the city’s leadership remains committed to accompanying and supporting businesses throughout their investment and development journey. He noted that Dong Nai has successfully attracted several multi-billion-dollar foreign direct investment (FDI) projects and will continue investing heavily in transport infrastructure while simultaneously developing logistics services, urban infrastructure, and supporting facilities to further improve the investment environment.

Nguyen Kim Long emphasized that these developments are creating favorable opportunities for investors. He encouraged businesses to proactively seize emerging opportunities, expand investment, and increase production and business activities in Dong Nai. The city is currently replanning urban development within a 100-kilometer radius of Long Thanh International Airport. Consequently, local authorities are calling on investors, including Japanese companies operating in the aviation sector, to accelerate the preparation and implementation of projects in Dong Nai.

In addition to industrial zones in Southern Dong Nai, the city is also encouraging investment in Northern areas across a range of sectors. Long highlighted that investors in Northern Dong Nai can benefit from lower land rental costs and the advantages associated with access to raw materials and the agricultural processing industry. Although these areas are located farther from airports and seaports, they offer attractive opportunities for long-term industrial development. He reaffirmed the city’s commitment to supporting first-time investors throughout the entire investment process, from site selection and project preparation to the completion of investment procedures.

“The city’s leadership is committed to providing the most favorable conditions for companies making their first investment in Dong Nai, from site selection to project implementation and investment procedures,” Nguyen Kim Long said.

By Ngoc Lien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho