Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economy sets the goal of turning Viet Nam into one of Asia’s highly competitive centres for production, services, innovation, and regional operations, with deep participation in global value chains.

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 is estimated at nearly 8.37 billion USD, up 24.2% from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.