The backbone structure and roadmap for enhancing localization value

The province’s technical foundation is built on breakthroughs in mechanical engineering and precision mechanics. This sector is tasked with increasing localization rates and overcoming dependence on imported components-a historical bottleneck in the supply chain. Current development focus is shifting toward the production of industrial robots and automated machinery. An Industrial Robot Center is being researched for establishment northwest of Long Thanh International Airport to leverage the existing innovation ecosystem. The development of automated equipment manufacturing systems, coupled with the advantage of a workforce from internationally-linked vocational schools, will support the province in developing critical sub-sectors such as new materials and optical equipment.

In parallel, the electrical and electronics sub-sector plays a pivotal role in the global production network. Dong Nai aims to raise this sector’s contribution to 10% of the national electronics GRDP by 2030. The new strategy prioritizes high-value-added components such as sensors, microchips, and semiconductors over simple assembly processes. The presence of global giants like onsemi, Intel, and Synopsys in local workforce training is a testament to the province’s methodical preparation for the high-tech investment wave.

Leveraging international aviation gateway advantages

The vision to become a regional hub for aircraft and next-generation automotive assembly is tied to the growth of the transport vehicle manufacturing industry. By leveraging direct connectivity with the Long Thanh International Airport mega-project, the province is aggressively attracting investment in components and parts supplying the world’s leading aviation corporations. Currently, the locality hosts aerospace equipment factories supplying major partners like Airbus and Boeing. Simultaneously, integrating with electronic and chemical value chains creates breakthrough potential for the electric vehicle (EV) component industry, attracting strategic partners with advanced technological capabilities.

In the chemicals sector, planning focuses on developing a large-scale chemical-pharmaceutical production complex. This requires the formation of specialized industrial parks equipped with rigorous environmental treatment systems and strict emission controls. The sustainable development goal aims to attract global chemical enterprises to establish Research and Development (R&D) headquarters in the province, combining with the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to effectively exploit economic potential.

Regarding the food processing industry, Dong Nai utilizes abundant raw materials from the Southeast and Central Highlands to build a modern agricultural processing capital. Investment trends prioritize deep processing and high-tech food applications for export to demanding global markets. Expanding specialized R&D centers helps enhance product value, positioning the province as a vital link in the international agri-food value chain.

Spearhead product groups: Knowledge drivers for the future

Beyond the five traditional pillars, Dong Nai has identified three breakthrough spearhead groups: Aerospace Industry, Semiconductor Industry, and Automation Equipment. These sectors require extremely high technical expertise and serve as the tools for the province to mark its presence on the global technology map. The semiconductor industry has already taken practical steps, with international tech giants collaborating with local universities for technology transfer and microchip lab investments. The investment in modern microchip labs and international-standard engineering programs represents a methodical preparation to welcome waves of billion-dollar investments. Furthermore, a Concentrated Digital Technology Zone of over 117 hectares near Long

Thanh Airport has been approved to attract modern data centers and international data flows.

The shift toward concentrated ecosystems

A distinct movement in Dong Nai’s industrial landscape is the relocation of production facilities from residential areas into concentrated industrial parks. Increasing pressure from urban planning and labor safety standards is forcing businesses to seek more professional operating environments. According to the new roadmap, Dong Nai expects to plan 88-89 industrial parks by 2030.

Instead of scattered growth, industrial spaces are being shaped into “Tech Valleys” and “Biotech-Pharma Valleys”, closely linked to strategic logistics corridors. Operating within a synchronized ecosystem allows businesses to easily access partners, supplies, and support services, thereby optimizing operational costs.

Prospects for Attracting High-Quality Investment

The success of this restructuring strategy is reflected in concrete figures. In the first 11 months of 2025, Dong Nai attracted nearly USD 2.5 billion in FDI, reaching 132% of the annual plan. The quality of capital flows shows a clear shift, with new projects focusing entirely on high technology, supporting industries, and smart logistics rather than labor-intensive sectors. Large-scale projects from Singapore, the United States, and the Netherlands continue to be licensed, affirming international investors’ confidence in the provincial ecosystem.

The resonance between transparent investment policies and the international-standard infrastructure-building capacity of professional developers is the key. Dong Nai is steadily on the path to becoming a modern industrial hub where semiconductors, aviation, and artificial intelligence converge, contributing significantly to Vietnam’s rise on the global economic stage.