On September 23, Member of the Dong Nai City Party Committee’s Standing Board, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Le Truong Son chaired a working session with the Department of Science and Technology and several departments, agencies and units to review matters related to a report on adjusting the operating model of the Coordinating Council for the Innovative Startup Ecosystem; a proposal for developing the Dong Nai Innovation Hub platform; and the operation of the online technology and equipment exchange platform.

On September 19, Lac Hong University held an inauguration ceremony for the STEAMHub technology library at the university's Campus 6 in Tran Bien Ward. Attending the ceremony was Member of the City Party Committee and Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology Pham Van Trinh.

Dong Nai City has been rolling out a range of digital applications and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to deliver digital services to residents and support the development of a smart city.

On September 13, at Dong Nai University, the Center for Science, Technology and Young Talent Development under the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, in coordination with the Dong Nai City Youth Union, organized the southern regional round of the 6th National Robotics Innovation Competition 2026.

On September 15, the Ministry of Science and Technology held a seminar to improve skills in receiving applications, returning results, and processing administrative procedures related to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

On September 14, specialized units under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology (DoST) held a meeting. They discussed and reviewed the contents of the cooperation program between the MoST and Dong Nai City on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to support the city’s socio-economic development during the 2026–2030 period.

Dong Nai is prioritizing administrative reform in tandem with local digital transformation efforts. The city is focusing on accelerating the digitization of records and archival documents, completing digital infrastructure, and strengthening data connectivity and sharing among government agencies.

Putting people at the center of digital transformation, Dong Phu Ward is focusing on investing in digital technology infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and strengthening the role of community digital technology teams.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into almost every aspect of the tourism industry, from customer acquisition, tour design and promotion to product sales and visitor care services.

Digital services are becoming increasingly common in the daily lives of Dong Nai residents, from handling administrative procedures and making cashless payments to medical examination and treatment, education, and business activities.

The Urban Development Law sets out a range of mechanisms for developing science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, covering resources, research, startups, technology commercialization, data and artificial intelligence, along with specific powers for cities in putting them into practice.

On the afternoon of September 9, Member of the Dong Nai City Party Committee’s Standing Board, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Le Truong Son chaired a working session with the Department of Science and Technology and relevant departments, agencies and units on the development of digital applications and platforms to support management and administration and provide greater convenience for residents and businesses.

On September 8, Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai City Party Committee (CPC), and Chairwoman of the City People's Council, chaired a meeting with leaders of colleges and universities in the city on human resource training and their participation in the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024.

Dong Nai City has been making concerted efforts to accelerate comprehensive digital transformation (DT), with a particular focus on developing the digital economy as one of its key pillars. The city aims to raise the digital economy’s share to more than 30% of GRDP by 2030.