Dong Nai has the largest natural area among Vietnam’s seven centrally governed cities. Moreover, it possesses the largest forest area among all cities nationwide and ranks first in the Southeast region.
Young player Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen from Dong Nai City defeated Ho Ngoc Truc Ngan (Ho Chi Minh City) to win the women's singles title at the 2026 National Youth Badminton Championship.
The Dong Nai River has been identified as the principal urban landscape axis of Dong Nai City. As part of its long-term development strategy, the city plans to transform the riverfront into a distinctive ecological, scenic, and economic corridor.
Amid the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, where academic pressures and the rapid expansion of digital technology are increasingly limiting children’s opportunities for outdoor recreation, one enduring flame of passion has continued to burn brightly every summer in Dong Nai for more than two decades: the U11 Children’s Football Tournament.
Dong Nai City is seeking the allocation of resources for the early implementation of two major national infrastructure projects: Phase 2 of the Long Thanh International Airport Project and the Bien Hoa–Vung Tau railway.
On the morning of June 9, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai City Party Committee, Chairwoman of the municipal Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Huynh Thi Hang, chaired a working session with the city’s People's Committee to review the implementation of Politburo Conclusion Notice No. 81-TB/TW dated July 18, 2025, regarding investment in school construction for border communes across the city.
Dong Nai is working to achieve rapid and sustainable growth in the years ahead. As part of this effort, the city is gradually shifting toward a higher-quality development model across its key economic sectors.
Dong Nai possesses all the favorable conditions needed to become one of Vietnam’s leading high-quality fruit-growing regions, particularly for pomelos.
On June 8, the Dong Nai Department of Education and Training (DoET) held a conference to launch its action plan and sign a pledge of participation in the special 500-day-and-night emulation campaign themed “Solidarity – Discipline – Efficiency – Breakthrough, building a civilized and modern Dong Nai,” launched by the Dong Nai City Party Committee.
Impressive achievements in new-style rural development have provided a solid foundation for Xuan Loc ward to become a hub for urban, commercial, service, and tourism development in the eastern part of Dong Nai City. 2026 is of particular importance to the city in general and Xuan Loc ward in particular, as both are entering an accelerated phase in implementing their goals of sustainable, civilized, and modern urban development.
The Department of Construction has announced the sale of nearly 1,400 social housing apartments under the social housing project on the 2.85-hectare site in Ho Nai ward, Dong Nai City.
During June and July this year, a series of festivals will take place in the wards of Binh Loc, Long Khanh, and Bao Vinh to honor, promote, and showcase local fruits, agricultural specialties, and culinary products. The events aim to stimulate tourism and strengthen the image of one of Southeast Vietnam’s most renowned fruit-growing regions.
On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8), Party General Secretary and State President To Lam wrote an article delivering his strong message on building an ecological civilization.
Dong Nai City People’s Committee has issued a support plan for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), private enterprises, household businesses, and individual businesses for 2026 and the 2026–2028 period, with priorities placed on digital transformation, innovation, workforce development, and access to capital.