The National Assembly has officially passed a resolution establishing Dong Nai City, effective from April 30, 2026. To ensure Dong Nai City’s sustainable development in the coming period, the planning of economic zones needs to continue to be emphasized.
On April 30, Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of Dong Nai National Assembly Deputies’ Delegation, together with representatives of the city’s armed forces, offered incense at Uncle Ho Memorial House within the premises of the Dong Nai City Party Committee and at Nguyen Huu Canh Temple.
With activities such as awarding scholarships, presenting gifts, organizing free food stalls, zero-cost stalls, and game booths for children and youth, donating household lighting equipment, and implementing youth projects, the “Dong Nai Youth Journey for the Fatherland's Border Areas,” recently held in Bu Gia Map Commune, has helped spread love and support in the borderland of the Fatherland.
Dong Nai’s rural communities and farmers made major contributions in manpower and resources to the struggle for national liberation and the defense of the Fatherland.
After nearly four decades of reform, Dong Nai has emerged as one of Vietnam’s leading economic and industrial centers, attracting investment on a national scale.
More than 1,000 residents of Tam Phuoc ward took part in a large-scale mass performance to form the words “Dong Nai City,” marking the establishment of Dong Nai City.
During the first two days of the April 30–May 1 holiday, supermarkets and shopping centers in Dong Nai City recorded a significant increase in shopper numbers compared to normal days.
Over the years, Dong Nai’s workforce has become a core pillar, making vital contributions to socio-economic development. In particular, through labor and production emulation movements, workers have continuously reaffirmed their pivotal role in driving productivity, product quality, and operational efficiency within enterprises.
More than half a century after national reunification, War Zone D is undergoing a strong transformation, gradually “changing its appearance,” and becoming an attractive destination for Dong Nai on the map of ecological, historical, and cultural tourism.
Many supermarkets and shopping centers in Dong Nai are launching large-scale consumer stimulus programs to attract foot traffic and boost shopping demand during the April 30 and May 1 holiday period. Among them are numerous stimulus programs dedicated to Vietnamese goods and local specialties.
Dong Nai, once marked by the footsteps of Marquis Nguyen Huu Canh during his southward expansion mission, has since undergone nearly 330 years of formation and development. Throughout this historical journey, Dong Nai people have consistently upheld a patriotic tradition, demonstrating resilience in overcoming challenges while nurturing the aspiration to rise alongside the nation.
The 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2026) is further etched in history by a new milestone: Dong Nai has officially been elevated to city status. This is not only a political event of particular significance, but also a historic developmental milestone affirming a profound transformation in the locality’s position, stature, and aspiration to rise.
On the afternoon of April 29, over 37 km of the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway, under Component Project 2 and Component Project 3 passing through Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City, was put into operation.
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2026), and in celebration of the official establishment of Dong Nai city (effective from April 30, 2026), a delegation of provincial leaders visited the Provincial Martyrs' Cemetery (Long Binh ward) on the morning of April 29.
On April 28, at FPT Polytechnic College – Dong Nai Campus (Tran Bien Ward), the Provincial Youth Union, the Department of Science and Technology, and FPT Polytechnic jointly organized the final round of the 2026 Web AI Hackathon.