Dong Nai intensifies efforts to achieve double-digit growth

Dong Nai City's economy posted encouraging results in the first half of 2026, with most key growth indicators meeting or exceeding official targets. However, city leaders have emphasized that sustaining long-term growth will require targeted solutions, close monitoring of key indicators and timely policy responses to ensure the economy meets and surpasses its projected growth targets.

Under the decisive leadership of the Dong Nai City Party Committee (CPC) and People's Council, the proactive administration of the City People's Committee, and the concerted efforts of city departments, local authorities and the business community, Dong Nai's socio-economic performance continued to record positive results in the first half of 2026.

Growth indicators point to a resilient economy

According to the Dong Nai Department of Finance (DoF), the city's economy maintained a solid recovery and growth trajectory despite continued global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, evolving trade policies among major economies and sluggish demand in several key export markets.

Digital transformation is being applied to production management at Toshiba Vietnam Co., Ltd. in Long Binh Industrial Park (IP). Photo: Cong Nghia

At a meeting of the city's Steering Committee for Economic Growth and State Budget Revenue, Director of the DoF Truong Thi Huong Binh said Dong Nai's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) grew by 9.81 percent in the first half of the year, slightly exceeding the projected target of 9.78 percent.

Agriculture, forestry and fisheries expanded by 4.86 percent, exceeding the projected 4.76 percent, while livestock remained the largest contributor to agricultural output. The industry and construction sector recorded growth of 11.84 percent, surpassing its target of 11.78 percent. However, second-quarter growth in the sector slowed to 11.51 percent, falling short of the quarterly target of 11.79 percent. Meanwhile, the trade and services sector expanded by 8.57 percent, below the projected 8.79 percent, indicating that parts of the service economy have yet to recover as expected.

To accelerate growth in the second half of the year, the DoF has recommended that the Departments of Construction, Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Environment, together with the Dong Nai Economic and Industrial Zones Authority (DEIZA), closely monitor construction material markets and coordinate efforts to ensure adequate supplies for major infrastructure projects. The agencies have also been urged to prevent material shortages and unreasonable price increases that could delay construction progress.

The Department of Industry and Trade (DoIT) has also been instructed to work closely with major manufacturers in textiles, footwear, electronics, mechanical engineering, wood processing and food processing to monitor order volumes, production capacity, labor demand and difficulties related to raw material supplies, logistics and electricity, while promptly proposing support measures within the city's authority.

The DoF also reviewed the disbursement of city- and commune-level public investment capital and proposed a range of measures to accelerate implementation during the second half of the year.

According to Director of DoF, city leaders have repeatedly convened regular meetings with project investors and commune- and ward-level authorities to review public investment disbursement. Relevant agencies have been instructed to meet monthly and quarterly disbursement targets with the aim of achieving 100 percent of the allocated public investment plan by the end of 2026.

Keeping every growth indicator on track

The Steering Committee for Economic Growth and State Budget Revenue instructed each department to break down its growth indicators, identify bottlenecks and recommend targeted solutions to accelerate economic expansion.

Workers manufacture medical equipment at ShengBang Metal Co., Ltd. in Song May IP, Binh Minh commune.

Pham Van Cuong, Deputy Director of the DoIT, said the department regularly coordinates with the DEIZA and other agencies to review business operations, identify difficulties facing enterprises and develop appropriate support measures. Particular attention is being given to major exporters whose performance has a significant impact on the city's overall growth. In the services sector, the department is also reviewing commercial and service businesses to develop new programs and solutions aimed at achieving double-digit growth.

Improving public services and creating a more attractive investment environment remain key priorities for sustaining long-term economic growth. According to the DEIZA, several IPs are currently completing investment procedures, including Bau Can–Tan Hiep IP, Phase 1 (about 1,000 hectares), Xuan Que–Song Nhan IP, Phase 1 (1,000 hectares), Long Duc 3 IP (240 hectares) and Phuoc An IP (330 hectares), which has already completed environmental acceptance procedures and is expected to begin operations soon.

Development of several IPs in Northern Dong Nai is also being accelerated, including Bac Dong Phu IP, Phase II (317 hectares), Minh Hung 3 IP, Phase II (483.4 hectares), Minh Hung IP (484.65 hectares), Binh Phuoc IP (450 hectares), and Dong No IP (442.6 hectares), as part of the city's efforts to attract new investment. By 2030, Dong Nai is projected to offer more than 28,000 hectares of IP and economic-zone land for investors, with several new IPs scheduled to begin attracting investment from 2027 onward. The DEIZA has finalized the draft investment promotion plan after consulting relevant departments and is expected to submit it to the City People's Committee for approval in July 2026.

During the first half of the year, state budget revenue exceeded VND56.5 trillion, equivalent to 56 percent of the assigned estimate of VND100.4 trillion, but only 38 percent of the city's ambitious target of VND150 trillion. To achieve the revenue target, city leaders have instructed all departments and agencies to intensify efforts to accelerate economic growth and boost budget collections during the second half of the year.

Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the CPC and Chairman of the Dong Nai People's Committee, stressed that the city must maintain its projected annual growth rate of 10.68 percent in 2026. He instructed departments and agencies to closely monitor every growth indicator and formulate monthly and quarterly action plans to ensure each sector contributes to the city's overall growth target.

"Achieving double-digit growth is the responsibility of the entire political system. Local departments and agencies must act with the highest level of determination, striving not only to meet assigned targets but to exceed them," Ut said.

By N. Lien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha