Expectations for Dong Nai to rise as a centrally governed city

The news that Dong Nai is becoming a centrally governed city is receiving significant attention and high expectations from local residents. Beyond a change in management models, this orientation is expected to open up a new, more modern phase of development with an increasingly improved quality of life.

A corner of Tran Bien ward, Dong Nai province. Photo: Cong Nghia

On the path to becoming a centrally governed city, the consensus of the political system, the business community, and the public will be a key motivator. Thanks to the foundation established over many years, Dong Nai has every basis to anticipate a new stage of development that will be more dynamic, modern, and sustainable in the future.

Doctor of Specialist Level II Le Thi Phuong Tram,

Deputy Director of Dong Nai General Hospital:

Developing specific techniques for patient care

For Dong Nai General Hospital to accompany Dong Nai's development as it becomes a centrally governed city, the hospital needs to develop professional expertise, especially specialized techniques to treat patients within the province and those from nearby areas. This will cut down on the time and expense of transporting patients to higher-level facilities.

Teacher Cao Tien Dung, General Manager of Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization

of Tran Hung Dao Secondary School, Tran Bien ward:

This is an opportunity to access scientific, technical, and technological achievements

It is an honor for the residents of Dong Nai that the province has all necessary conditions to become a centrally governed city. As a teacher in a large city, this is a good opportunity for me to apply successfully scientific, technical, and technological advancements in our work.

Venerable Thich Chon Tri, Abbot of Hoa Son Pagoda, Long Khanh ward:

There will be many job opportunities and high incomes for the residents

There is still more work to be done for Dong Nai to become a centrally governed city, among which economic development will contribute to providing jobs and high incomes for the residents. From there, they have the opportunity to access science, technology, high-quality education, and a diverse cultural and spiritual life.

Nguyen Quoc Minh, Director of Dong Xoai Co.opmart:

Expecting a breakthrough from a centrally governed city status

The orientation for Dong Nai to develop into a centrally governed city is not only a historic milestone for the locality alone but also a potent motivator for the entire southern region, particularly the northern part of Dong Nai. From the perspective of the retail business, we view this as an important "lever" to attract investment and complete a more coordinated and professional system of regulations to assist businesses.

When its urban status is elevated, Dong Nai’s transportation and logistics infrastructure system will certainly be prioritized for systematic investment, helping to optimize transportation costs and reduce the time to deliver goods to consumers. This not only guarantees product freshness but also immediately boosts companies' competitiveness in the market.

Vo Quang Hieu, Deputy General Director of Thuan Loi Rubber Co., Ltd.:

Dong Nai will have enough internal power and special mechanisms to draw in investment

Dong Nai's elevation to a centrally governed city is a positive signal for the residents as well as the business and entrepreneurial communities. With its status as a modern city, Dong Nai will have the internal power and special mechanisms to attract big capital sources, creating coordinated and sustained development.

Besides the resources for the central area and its many advantages, from the perspective of businesses in the northern area of Dong Nai province (former Binh Phuoc province), we have high expectations for the reallocation of resources. Currently, this area still has significant potential in terms of land and human resources that have not been fully exploited. We hope that the future city of Dong Nai will always accompany businesses and eliminate obstacles so that they can feel comfortable investing, contributing, and "taking off" alongside the province.

Ko Chung Chih, Deputy General Director of Vedan Vietnam Enterprise Corp., Ltd,

Phuoc Thai commune:

Creating better opportunities and investment environments for businesses

As a business that has invested in Dong Nai for over 35 years, Vedan Vietnam Enterprise Corp., Ltd. has witnessed the continuous development of the province. Dong Nai’s elevation to a centrally governed city is expected to create a significant push to fully leverage its advantages and potential, accelerating development in the coming period. The corporation is very pleased and satisfied that Dong Nai has completely met the requirements of a centrally governed city.

In the future, when Dong Nai becomes the 7th centrally governed city in Vietnam, it will not only benefit the company but also generate opportunities and a better investment environment for other businesses headquartered in Dong Nai. The company will take full advantage of this chance to attract and retain high-quality Vietnamese technical and management experts by providing more competitive remuneration packages and a modern working environment, aiming for the common prosperity of Dong Nai.

Dr. Nguyen Van Tan, Vice Rector of Lac Hong University:

Dong Nai currently meets all 7/7 criteria to become a centrally governed city

Dong Nai currently meets all seven criteria required to become a centrally governed city. This serves as an important foundation, creating solid platform for the province to gradually realize its upgrading goal in the coming period.

In addition, the implementation of the Long Thanh International Airport is considered a strategic boost, opening up new development space while generating a driving force for Dong Nai to affirm its role as a key growth pole of the southern key economic region. The project not only promotes investment attraction and the development of logistics, trade, and services but also enhances both domestic and international connectivity.

Nguyen Van Luan, resident from hamlet 5, Trang Bom commune:

Desiring comprehensive infrastructure development

Becoming a centrally governed city will help the locality develop a more civilized and modern urban area. Infrastructure from roads and schools to hospitals needs to be invested in and developed synchronously, commensurate with the status of a centrally governed city.

Phan Thanh Minh, resident from Gia Ray 3 hamlet,

Xuan Loc commune:

An opportunity to promote Dong Nai's socio-economic and cultural development

My family and I are very pleased and excited that the Provincial People’s Council has approved the resolution endorsing the policy of establishing Dong Nai as a centrally governed city. This presents an opportunity to promote the province’s socio-economic and cultural development. I hope that once Dong Nai becomes a city, its development goals will be implemented in a timely and coordinated manner.

Reporter Group – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha