Provincial leaders meet businesses on Lunar New Year 2026

On February 9, the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee (PPC), the Provincial People’s Council, the Provincial People’s Committee and the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee jointly organized a program to meet with the business community in celebration of the Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse 2026.

Attending the program were Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC and Head of the provincial National Assembly (NA) Deputation Vu Hong Van; Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Ton Ngoc Hanh; Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Ut; Deputy Secretary of the PPC Vo Tan Duc; Huynh Thi Hang, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of the Dong Nai VFF Committee; and Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Head of the PPC’s Organization Commission Thai Bao.

The event was also attended by members of the Provincial Party Executive Board; leaders of provincial departments, agencies, associations, federations and organizations; as well as representatives of major corporations and enterprises that have made significant contributions and investments in Dong Nai Province.

Dong Nai provincial leaders pose for a commemorative photo with representatives of enterprises in front of the Uncle Ho Temple on the premises of the PPC headquarters. Photo: Cong Nghia

Prior to the meeting, provincial leaders, together with entrepreneurs and business representatives, solemnly offered incense at the Uncle Ho Temple located within the PPC headquarters.

At the incense-offering ceremony, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC and Head of the provincial NA Deputation Vu Hong Van stated that in keeping with the Vietnamese tradition of “remembering the source of the water we drink,” the Uncle Ho Temple is not only a special cultural and spiritual structure symbolizing the affection of cadres, Party members and people of Dong Nai for President Ho Chi Minh, but also a place for educating generations about revolutionary traditions, history, culture and ethics. It serves as a “red address” where, on a daily basis and on major national and provincial occasions, Party members throughout the Provincial Party organization can express their gratitude, reverence and boundless appreciation for the immense contributions of President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap and Heroic Martyr Vo Thi Sau.

The Secretary of PPC emphasized that, in President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, entrepreneurs are not merely economic actors, but also patriotic forces entrusted with the mission of building a prosperous national economy. He not only highlighted the role of entrepreneurs in national construction and defense, but also instructed them to accompany the Party’s revolutionary cause.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC and Head of the provincial NA Deputation Vu Hong Van encourages enterprises attending the program. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the meeting, after listening to heartfelt and responsible opinions shared by entrepreneurs and business representatives, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Ut delivered remarks affirming that the gathering provided an opportunity for provincial leaders and the business community, especially outstanding enterprises, to review the achievements of 2025 and encourage determination to successfully accomplish tasks set for 2026.

The year 2025 marked many major political, economic and organizational events for the province. Despite ongoing difficulties and challenges, under the close leadership of the PPC, the supervision and effective operation of the Provincial People’s Council, the engagement of the entire political system, and particularly the creativity, resilience and efforts of the business community, Dong Nai achieved many positive and comprehensive results.

Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Dong Nai People’s Committee Nguyen Van Ut speaks at the program. Photo: Cong Nghia

Over the past year, the province’s economy maintained strong growth at 9.63 percent, ranking first in the Southeast region. Economic scale continued to expand, while state budget revenue exceeded the 100 trillion VND mark for the first time. Domestic and foreign investment attraction also recorded impressive outcomes. Social welfare work was further strengthened and improved, with the active and responsible participation of the business community.

These achievements not only reflect the strong vitality of Dong Nai’s economy, but also underscore the significant, persistent and responsible contributions of enterprises and entrepreneurs, those who have been writing today’s success story of Dong Nai. The PPC, Provincial People’s Council, Provincial People’s Committee and the Provincial VFF Committee expressed sincere gratitude for the creativity, dedication and companionship of enterprises and entrepreneurs from within and beyond the province throughout its development journey.

Dong Nai provincial leaders attend the program. Photo: Cong Nghia

The early days of 2026 hold special significance for the country, as the 14th National Party Congress has just concluded successfully. The spirit, confidence and aspirations emanating from the 14th Party Congress are spreading strongly across society, providing fresh momentum for localities, including Dong Nai, to accelerate, break through and act more decisively in 2026 and the years ahead.

The year 2026 is also the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 1st Provincial Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term, with the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth and pursuing rapid, sustainable development while enhancing growth quality and economic competitiveness. Though challenging, this objective opens up significant opportunities for the province in general and the business community in particular.

In the coming period, Dong Nai will continue to intensify administrative reform, improve the investment and business environment, develop transport, logistics and industrial zone infrastructure in a synchronized manner, promote digital transformation and innovation, advance green and circular economies, enhance human resource quality, and lay a solid foundation for sustainable development.

Representatives of corporations and enterprises attend the program. Photo: Cong Nghia

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Ut stressed that Dong Nai consistently views enterprises as the center, the driving force and a key stakeholder in economic development. The provincial government is committed to continuously building a facilitative, integrity-based and service-oriented administration that actively listens to and promptly resolves difficulties faced by businesses, creating a stable, transparent and most favorable investment environment for long-term production, business and investment in Dong Nai.

Provincial leaders take a commemorative photo with delegates attending the business meeting in celebration of the Lunar New Year 2026. Photo: Cong Nghia

The Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee expressed his hope that the business community would continue to promote solidarity, innovation, improve governance capacity and application of science and technology, as well as expand cooperation and linkages, while accompanying the province in achieving socio-economic development goals and contributing to Dong Nai’s rapid and sustainable growth as one of the country’s key growth poles.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC and Head of the Provincial NA Delegation Vu Hong Van, and Deputy Secretary of the PPC Vo Tan Duc present commemorative gifts to enterprises. Photo: Cong Nghia

Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council Ton Ngoc Hanh, and Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Head of the PPC’s Organization Commission Thai Bao present commemorative gifts to enterprises. Photo: Cong Nghia

On this occasion, the PPC, Provincial People’s Council, Provincial People’s Committee and the Provincial VFF Committee presented commemorative gifts to outstanding corporations and enterprises as a gesture of appreciation, trust and best wishes for a successful and further-reaching new year.

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