Vietnam War-affected Dong Nai transforms into economic hub

Province near Ho Chi Minh City bets on new airport and plans 11 more industrial parks

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The main terminal of Long Thanh International Airport under construction. It will be a hub airport for southern Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of Airports Corporation of Vietnam)

AKANE OKUTSU, Nikkei staff writer

June 12, 2024 10:43 JST

TOKYO -- Vietnam's Dong Nai province, known as the most affected by contamination from defoliants used during the Vietnam War, is transforming itself into an economic hub as part of the greater Ho Chi Minh City area, with a new airport and industrial parks in the pipeline.

The province plans to develop 11 new industrial parks by 2030, increasing the total to 50. The new Long Thanh International Airport is currently under construction, scheduled to open by the first half of 2026.