HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam’s southeastern region, home to the country’s major economic hubs, is strengthening its position as a prime destination for both domestic and foreign investors by further improving the investment environment to support businesses and drive growth.
Dong Nai: A consistent FDI magnet
As of April 2025, Dong Nai had attracted over 36 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) and 3.4 billion USD in domestic capital into its industrial parks. Newly established enterprises in the province have registered approximately 20 billion USD in charter capital.
According to Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai People’s Committee Duong Minh Dung, the province ranks among the top five nationwide in FDI attraction, hosting investors from 45 countries and territories. FDI firms have helped boost Dong Nai’s exports and contributed roughly 1 billion USD annually to the state budget.
To aid the development of the private sector, which accounts for over 60% of total investment in society and a significant share of state budget revenue, the province is assisting micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, addressing regulatory bottlenecks while encouraging green and high-tech investments.
To further improve the investment climate, local authorities are streamlining administrative procedures and facilitating investors' access to information related to land, planning, and investment policies. The province plans to expand its industrial park infrastructure to meet investors' growing demand, especially in high-tech and green industries.
In 2025, major national infrastructure projects in Dong Nai are being fast-tracked, including Long Thanh International Airport and key expressways like Ben Luc - Long Thanh, Dau Giay - Tan Phu, and Tan Phu - Bao Loc. These projects are expected to help enhance regional connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and improve overall business efficiency.
By 2030, Dong Nai aims to complete 48 industrial zones covering around 18,400 hectares. It prioritises projects that feature advanced technologies, modern governance, and high value-added production. Besides, the province will focus on three groups of key products, namely aerospace, semiconductor, AI and chips; automation equipment; and ICT equipment.
Binh Duong: Upgrading infrastructure for sustainable growth
Binh Duong continues to reinforce its reputation as a leading FDI destination. Over 737 million USD in FDI was channelled into Binh Duong during the first four months of 2025, soaring 271% year-on-year. The province currently hosts a total of 4,488 valid FDI projects worth more than 42.6 billion USD.
Global corporations such as Lego and Pandora are leading new investments. Lego’s 1.3 billion USD factory, launched in April, has created over 4,000 jobs, while Danish Pandora’s third facility in the world is set to open here in 2026 with an over-150 million USD investment.
Binh Duong is also upgrading infrastructure, including transport routes linked to industrial parks, HCM City’s Ring Road 4, seaports, airports, and major logistics hubs. It is promoting the development of a 786-hectare zone for the mechanical supporting industry. The zone, invested by the Truong Hai Group (THACO), is valued at over 26 trillion VND (1 billion USD) and targets hi-tech and environmentally-friendly FDI projects.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Minh Tri, said Binh Duong is transitioning existing industrial zones into smart ones and creating the best possible conditions for production and business activities. It is focusing on new sectors like digital economy, green economy, circular economy, clean energy, and innovation.
Aiming for double-digit growth in 2025, the province continues to prioritise industry as its main growth driver. FDI attraction policies now focus on improving the investment climate and leveraging location, infrastructure, and workforce advantages. Notably, Binh Duong is the first locality to issue a set of criteria for selecting industrial park infrastructure investors./.
