Dong Nai City leaders meet with Sharpland Group

On May 8, Vice Chairman of Dong Nai City People’s Committee Ho Van Ha received and held talks with a working delegation from Sharpland Investments Holding (Sharpland Group, China), led by its Chairman Shih Da Pan. Representatives of departments, agencies, localities and businesses in Dong Nai also attended the meeting.

Overview of the working session on May 8. Photo: Ngoc Lien

During the meeting, Sharpland Chairman Shih Da Pan shared that  General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam had recently paid a visit to China and held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping. He expressed hope that the high-level exchanges between the leaders of the two countries would open up further opportunities for cooperation between Vietnam and China in the coming period.

Ho Van Ha, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, discusses cooperation opportunities with representatives of Sharpland Group. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman Ho Van Ha emphasized that Vietnam and China are neighboring countries with a long-standing traditional friendship. Over the years, bilateral cooperation has continued to strengthen and expand across a wide range of sectors, particularly in economy, trade, investment and infrastructure connectivity.

Sharpland Chairman Shih Da Pan (center, front row) exchanges information with Dong Nai City leaders. Photo: Ngoc Lien

According to Vice Chairman Ho Van Ha, Dong Nai is currently standing at a “golden opportunity” for breakthrough development as a series of key transport infrastructure projects are being implemented simultaneously across the city. Among the highlights are Long Thanh International Airport, which is expected to become operational in 2026, the Phuoc An Port system and interregional expressway networks. These projects are expected to serve as a strong driver for investment inflows, with the goal of turning Dong Nai into a logistics, industrial and international trade hub of Southeast Asia.

Vice Chairman Ho Van Ha presents a souvenir to Sharpland Chairman Shih Da Pan. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Sharpland Chairman Shih Da Pan presents a souvenir to Dong Nai City leaders. Photo: Ngoc Lien

However, the rapid pace of urbanization and the strong expansion of industrial zones are placing increasing pressure on the existing road transport system. To fundamentally address this issue and support sustainable urban planning, the development of high-capacity public transport infrastructure has become a top priority.

In particular, the project to extend Metro Line No.1 from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai and Long Thanh International Airport has been identified as a strategic project and a crucial link in regional connectivity planning aimed at easing traffic congestion on existing road networks.

In addition, Dong Nai is planning several other urban railway lines, including Bien Hoa – Vung Tau, Bien Hoa – Trang Bom and Bien Hoa – Long Thanh routes. According to city leaders, investing in urban railway systems is a strategic priority for Dong Nai’s future development.

Delegates from Sharpland Group pose for a commemorative photo with Dong Nai City leaders and representatives of departments and agencies. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Dong Nai highly appreciates China’s capabilities, technology and achievements in mastering the design, construction and operation of one of the world’s largest metro networks, Ho Van Ha noted.

He also called on city departments and agencies to actively strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Sharpland Group in an open, responsible, practical and effective spirit in order to create future investment opportunities.

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