Setting directions, proposing approaches for developing Dong Nai’s low-altitude economy

On the afternoon of October 29, the Dong Nai City People’s Committee held a workshop on developing the low-altitude economy in the city. The event was one of the activities organized in response to DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026.

Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Committee of the Dong Nai City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, speaks at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

The workshop was chaired by Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Committee of the Dong Nai City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee; Tran Thi Quoc Hien, Director of the Department of Digital Economy and Digital Society under the Ministry of Science and Technology; Lieutenant Colonel Le Tuan Anh, Deputy General Director of Viettel Post Joint Stock Corporation (Viettel Post); and Nguyen Minh Quang, Deputy Director in charge of the Dong Nai City Department of Science and Technology.

The event attracted a large number of representatives from departments, agencies, local authorities, businesses, centers, research institutes and universities both within and outside the city.

Experts, scientists and representatives of universities attend the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

In his opening remarks, Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Committee of the Dong Nai City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, said the workshop aimed to exchange views and discuss the potential, demand, development directions and solutions for establishing a low-altitude economy in Dong Nai City. It would also provide an objective assessment of the necessity, feasibility and suitability of the proposal presented by Viettel in light of the city’s actual conditions.

Vu Ngoc Long, Member of the City Party Committee, Director of the Dong Nai Department of Industry and Trade, shares his views at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

The workshop identified specific challenges, sectors and areas with genuine demand for applications, prioritizing initiatives capable of delivering clear, measurable and assessable results while avoiding scattered implementation. It also clarified all essential implementation requirements, particularly those concerning legal compliance, national defense, security, airspace management, planning, infrastructure, data, information security and other relevant sector-specific requirements.

Tran Thi Quoc Hien, Director of the Department of Digital Economy and Digital Society under the Ministry of Science and Technology, shares her views at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

Lieutenant Colonel Le Tuan Anh, Deputy General Director of Viettel Post, shares his views at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

Representative of a businesse in Dong Nai share their views at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

At the workshop, experts, scientists, businesses and relevant units discussed and contributed recommendations to help finalize the “Dong Nai City Low-Altitude Economy Development Scheme for 2026–2035.” They also proposed appropriate implementation approaches to ensure compliance with related requirements and regulations. Discussions included exploring the possibility of conducting controlled trials of new models and technologies, while clearly defining their scope, evaluation criteria, lead agencies, coordinating organizations, resources and the responsibilities of all relevant parties.

Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Committee of the Dong Nai City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee,  delivers his concluding remarks at the workshop. Photo: Hai Quan.

In his concluding remarks, Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, assigned the Department of Science and Technology to take the lead in consolidating feedback and recommendations from experts, scientists, businesses and relevant organizations. The department is to initially identify aspects of low-altitude economy development that warrant further study, as well as issues requiring additional refinement. It must also identify specific tasks and challenges related to developing the low-altitude economy and advise the city’s People’s Committee on considering the preparation of a feasible development scheme that complies with the proper procedures and applicable regulations in the coming period.

By Hai Quan - Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha