The Politburo’s Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on developing the foreign-invested sector aims to transform Viet Nam from an economy driven by processing, assembly and low-cost advantages into one powered by innovation, technology and high value-added production, while elevating the country’s position in global supply chains.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to be a bright spot in Viet Nam’s socio-economic landscape during the first five months of 2026, demonstrating the country’s sustained appeal to global investors despite an uncertain international environment.

Ho Chi Minh City's tax authority has pledged continued support for foreign investors by addressing tax-related bottlenecks and improving the business climate, in line with the Politburo's newly-issued resolution on developing the foreign-invested sector.

A resolution recently issued by the Politburo aims to transform Viet Nam into one of Asia’s leading centres for foreign investment, innovation, research and development, and high-tech manufacturing, making it a key link in global supply chains

Viet Nam attracted 24.81 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first five months of 2026, up 34.9% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance reported on June 3.

Venture capital is critical to spurring technological innovation and pushing Vietnamese firms into emerging sectors while supporting legal fine-tuning to create breakthrough momentum for economic growth, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Tam said.

In the new development phase, Viet Nam is shifting from mass attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) to a more selective, quality-, efficiency- and sustainability-driven investment cooperation approach, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stated at a forum in Ha Noi on May 13.

Viet Nam’s outbound investment reached 713.9 million USD in the first four months of 2026, a 2.3-fold rise from the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Viet Nam continues to grow steadily. However, to sustain its appeal amid intensifying competition, a comprehensive upgrade of the investment attraction platform is required, with a focus on high-quality capital flows aligned with “green” and “digital” transformation.

Viet Nam’s total social investment rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting improving investor confidence and a sustained recovery in the business climate, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Amid intensifying competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Southeast Asia, Malaysian experts have candidly recognised Viet Nam’s strong advantages in workforce capacity and market size.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Viet Nam during the first two months of 2026 is estimated at 3.21 billion USD, up 8.8% year-on-year and the highest level recorded for the period in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

The article said Viet Nam attracted its highest level of FDI over the past five years in 2025 and is expected to maintain its appeal in 2026 as international investors regard the country as one of the region’s most promising long-term investment destinations.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, in coordination with relevant departments, agencies, and Becamex Group, held a ceremony on January 15 to announce the development of the Northern Ho Chi Minh City Science and Technology Urban Area. Former State President Nguyen Minh Triet attended the event.

Leveraging internal strengths while attracting and efficiently deploying investment capital, particularly foreign direct investment (FDI), has provided a strong impetus for high GRDP growth in a number of localities in 2025.

According to the latest estimated results, six localities have been named in the group achieving breakthrough growth of over 10%. Among them, Quang Ninh (11.89%) and Hai Phong (11.81%) hold the leading positions in terms of growth rate, thanks to their strong capacity to absorb investment capital, especially foreign direct investment (FDI), and the breakthrough of modern industrial and service complexes.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Viet Nam continued to show resilience in 2025, with total newly registered capital reaching 38.42 billion USD, up 0.5% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Viet Nam Shantanu Chakraborty provided a detailed analysis of Viet Nam’s economic performance in 2025 and its 2026 prospects in an interview recently granted to the Viet Nam News Agency (VNA).

Vietnam is aiming to become a high-tech economy with the STI pillars identified as the enablers, and the local conditions enable their rapid development, said an Israeli expert.

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.