On April 8, a gathering to celebrate the traditional New Year festivals of Bunpimay (Laos) and Chol Chnam Thmay (Cambodia) was organized at Bien Hung Park in Tran Bien ward for Lao and Cambodian students studying at universities and colleges in Dong Nai.

Dong Nai's aspiration to become a centrally governed city not only marks a turning point in its change of administrative name but also a historic "boost" that sparks great expectations among its residents.

With its aspirations for strong breakthrough in the new development phase, Dong Nai is facing a historic opportunity to transform itself into a centrally governed city.

In recent days, the news that the Government has approved the proposed dossier for the establishment of Dong Nai as a centrally governed city has thrilled its residents. They have voiced hopes and faith for Dong Nai City's outstanding and deserving development in the future. In addition, numerous opinions and suggestions have called on local leaders to pay greater attention to social issues, such as healthcare, education, worker welfare, elder care, social security.

Having gone through the historical challenges of streamlining the organizational apparatus, Dong Nai is now facing an unprecedented opportunity to break through and rise to become a centrally governed city. This strong transformation is precisely the intense aspiration of nearly 4.5 million local residents for an integrated and prosperous mega-urban area.

With strategic geographic location and strong regional connectivity to seaports, airports, and major economic hubs, Dong Nai has increasingly positioned itself as a prime destination for both domestic and foreign investors.

On April 8, a working delegation, led by Le Truong Son, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Nai province, visited and extended Chol Chnam Thmay New Year greetings in Stung Treng province (Kingdom of Cambodia).

In the future, when Dong Nai becomes a centrally governed city, people place high expectations for a strong transformation in both the economy and quality of life. With a solid industrial foundation, an increasingly completed regional transport network, and strong investment potential, Dong Nai will rise to become a modern, smart, and livable city.

On April 7, a working delegation of Dong Nai province led by Le Truong Son, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, visited and extended traditional Chol Chnam Thmay New Year greetings in Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom provinces (Kingdom of Cambodia), contributing to further strengthening the traditional friendship between localities of the two countries.

Following the news that Dong Nai has been authorized to implement the policy to become a centrally governed city, people from all walks of life and the local business community have high expectations for a wealthy, civilized, and livable metropolitan region.

On April 6, a working delegation from the Dong Nai Border Guard Command, led by Colonel Nguyen Anh Duc, Deputy Commander of the Provincial Military Command and Commander of the Provincial Border Guard Command, visited Kratie province (Kingdom of Cambodia) to extend greetings on the occasion of the traditional Chol Chnam Thmay New Year.

Continuing the first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA), on the afternoon of April 6, lawmakers conducted secret ballots to elect the Vice Chairpersons of the 16th NA and members of its Standing Committee.

At the second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, the Central Committee agreed in principle to the establishment of Dong Nai City as a centrally governed municipality.

The committee reviewed the proposed assignment of responsibilities for the NA Chairman, vice chairpersons and members of the 16th NA Standing Committee.

Dong Nai is accelerating preparations to submit its dossier for appraisal and recognition by the Central government as a centrally governed city, worthy of the province's position and role in the country's overall development.