Viet Nam attracted 50.36 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of 2026, up 76.4% year-on-year, while disbursed FDI reached 21.07 billion USD, the highest nine-month level in five years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

As room for competition based on low-cost labour and preferential tax rates continues to narrow, tax policies need to shift towards encouraging growth driven by technological innovation, research and development, digital transformation, green development and stronger domestic business capabilities.

In the first half of 2026, Viet Nam’s manufacturing FDI landscape showed a notable shift: while the number of new projects fell sharply, the scale of investment grew significantly.

Foreign investment flows continue to find their way to Viet Nam, however, the amount of capital attracted is not the only measure of success. More importantly, stronger linkages between the foreign-invested sector and domestic businesses are needed, along with higher localisation rates and greater participation by Vietnamese businesses in higher-value segments of supply chains.

Economic cooperation between Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea has steadily expanded over more than three decades. Viet Nam has become one of the most significant investment destinations for Korean enterprises, hosting over 10,400 projects with registered capital approaching 99 billion USD.

Viet Nam attracted 40.63 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first eight months of 2026, up 55.4% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance reported on September 3.

Implementing the Politburo’s Resolution 10 dated June 8, 2026, on developing the foreign-invested sector, the Ministry of Finance is adopting a new approach to ensure that these capital flows effectively serve the goal of double-digit economic growth.

A seminar themed “Resolution No. 10: Developing a High-Quality FDI Ecosystem” was held in Ha Noi on August 7, focusing on new approaches, major policy directions and solutions for the effective implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economy.

Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than 6.8 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2026. By proactively directing high-quality investment towards strategic technology sectors and international finance, the city is taking a decisive step to strengthen its position as a regional innovation hub.

Viet Nam needs to shift from an export-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction model to one that generates and retains greater value from foreign capital, with the Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW marking a significant step in advancing the country's investment attraction strategy.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on August 3 instructed ministries, sectors and localities to issue or update action plans to follow the Party Central Committee’s third plenum resolutions and conclusions no later than August 10.

The Nghe An Provincial People's Committee announced on July 16 that foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction continues to be a standout achievement in the socio-economic landscape of the province.

Ha Noi is reshaping its investment attraction strategy by focusing on large-scale capital flows into high technology, green infrastructure and innovation.

Viet Nam attracted 34.65 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first six months of 2026, while disbursed FDI reached its highest first-half level in five years, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Samsung will intensify efforts to develop a highly skilled technology workforce and provide technical consulting services, thereby expanding opportunities for technologically capable Vietnamese enterprises that meet global standards to join Samsung's supply chain while promoting technology transfer activities.

Viet Nam is entering a new phase in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) with a double challenge - securing larger capital inflows while ensuring that new projects deliver higher technological value.

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.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 30 emphasised the need for a fundamental shift in Viet Nam’s approach to foreign investment, affirming that the country aims to use external resources to strengthen domestic capabilities and strategic autonomy rather than simply attract capital.

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.