Promoting entrepreneurial spirit to fuel Dong Nai’s development

On the afternoon of October 13, the Dong Nai People’s Committee held a gathering of local businesses and entrepreneurs to mark the 22nd anniversary of Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13, 2004-2026), under the theme “Dong Nai entrepreneurs – Aspiring to reach new heights.”

Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai City Party Committee (CPC) and Chairwoman of the City’s Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee, and Nguyen Kim Long, Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, present flowers to the business community. Photo: Cong Nghia

The event was attended by Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the CPC and Chairman of the City People’s Committee; Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the CPC and Chairwoman of Dong Nai VFF Committee; and members of the CPC’s Standing Committee, including Tran Trung Nhan, Chairman of the CPC’s Inspection Commission; Duong Minh Dung, Head of the CPC’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization; Dang Minh Nguyet, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the City People’s Council; Nguyen Kim Long, Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee; Ha Anh Dung, Standing Vice Chairman of Dong Nai VFF Committee; Truong Thi Huong Binh, Director of the Department of Finance; and Ho Van Nam, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of People’s Council of Tran Bien ward.

Deputy Secretary of the CPC and Chairwoman of Dong Nai VFF Committee Huynh Thi Hang and Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Nguyen Kim Long present flowers to entrepreneurs honoured with the 2026 Thanh Giong Cup. Photo: Cong Nghia

The event also brought together representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Dong Nai City Business Federation (DNBF), business associations, and outstanding local entrepreneurs and enterprises.

Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the CPC and Chairman of the City People’s Committee, addresses the event. Photo: Cong Nghia

In recent years, Dong Nai’s business community has worked to overcome challenges, adopt new technologies and improve competitiveness, making an important contribution to the city’s socio-economic development. Beyond their economic contributions, local entrepreneurs have also demonstrated a strong sense of social responsibility through welfare initiatives and cooperation with local authorities and communities.

Dang Van Diem, Chairman of the DNBF, speaks about the business community’s efforts and determination. Photo: Cong Nghia

Dong Nai’s transition to city status in 2026 has opened up new opportunities for the business community. On the occasion of Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day, Deputy Secretary Nguyen Van Ut extended his best wishes to local businesses and entrepreneurs and recognised their contributions to the city’s development in recent years.

Dang Minh Nguyet, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the City People’s Council, and Ha Anh Dung, Standing Vice Chairman of Dong Nai VFF Committee, present certificates of merit from the City People’s Committee to entrepreneurs. Photo: Cong Nghia

As Dong Nai enters a new phase of development, Politburo Resolution No. 16 on the city’s development through 2035, with a vision to 2065, sets out new strategic directions and opens up further opportunities. The Urban Development Law also provides a legal framework and mechanisms to support modern, integrated and efficient urban development while promoting the potential and strengths of individual localities. Over the next five years, the city plans to invest substantial resources in socio-economic infrastructure, making the participation and cooperation of the business community increasingly important.

Hero of Labour, entrepreneur Le Nu Thuy Duong, General Director of KN Holdings, speaks on behalf of the entrepreneurs honoured with the Thanh Giong Cup. Photo: Cong Nghia

Achieving the city’s development goals and aspirations requires unity and determination across the political system, along with proactive engagement, innovation and efforts to overcome challenges from the business community. The city has pledged to create favourable conditions for businesses and invest in infrastructure to support their growth. Businesses operating in Dong Nai, in turn, are expected to work together for the city’s development, contribute to the state budget and participate in local social welfare programmes.

Entrepreneur Tran Thi Vu Hau, Chairwoman of the Members’ Council of Dong Nai Food Industrial Corporation (DOFICO), shares her management experience at the event. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the event, the CPC, People’s Council, People’s Committee and VFF Committee congratulated four local entrepreneurs honoured as Outstanding Vietnamese Entrepreneurs and awarded the 2026 Thanh Giong Cup. The Chairman of the City People’s Committee also presented certificates of merit to 20 individuals for their outstanding contributions to socio-economic development in 2026.

Outstanding entrepreneurs also shared their experience in business and production, as well as their expectations for the city’s future development.

Delegates attend the event. Photo: Cong Nghia

Entrepreneurs attend the event. Photo: Cong Nghia

By V. The – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha