Vietnam’s economic growth has been accelerating in 2022, with experts considering high-tech foreign investments as a driver.

Vietnam wants to upgrade foreign direct investment (FDI) quality by manufacturing products with higher hi-tech and added value, and multinationals are also striving to do this after many years in Vietnam.

A recent strong influx of FDI to Vietnam has prompted the government to design long-term policies and create a favourable and transparent environment for foreign investors to operate in a long term in the country, according to experts.

High-tech foreign investments will continue to propel Vietnam’s economic growth for years to come, Michael Kokalari, chief economist at investment fund VinaCapital, has said.

PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired a hybrid meeting with foreign-invested enterprises and business associations on September 17, during which he pledged to create favourable conditions for FDI enterprises to invest successfully and sustainably in Vietnam.

The UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) was promoting the influx of quality foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam.

The country’s tech-savvy population and burgeoning middle class are making it an attractive market for Singaporean companies.

According to a survey by Cushman & Wakefield, Vietnam is the first and second more preferred destination for investors among emerging markets.

Vietnam is now a destination for many foreign investors, including those from the world's five largest economies.

Since June, more than 1,000 foreign investors have taken the opportunity to expand market share and invest in manufacturing plants in Viet Nam after the COVID-19 pandemic.

More and more foreign-owned companies have been listed on stock exchanges over the past five years, but that's not the case for foreign-founded ones.

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand’s the largest oil refining company by capacity, is looking forward to pouring its investment in Vietnam, Indonesia and India, in the fields of oil refinery, lube oil and high-value petrochemical products.

For the last many years, Vietnam has been in a quandary as to how to approach all Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, and how best to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.

Investment from world- leading tech giants has made Vietnam a bright spot on the global technology map.

The textile and garment industry still has a great need to attract foreign capital for the production of fabrics, yarns and accessories to serve export needs to take advantage of tariff preferences from free trade agreements (FTAs).

Experts have urged Vietnam to prepare accommodations to get ready to receive so-called "eagles" to Vietnam.

Many provinces and cities across Vietnam have announced quite optimistic results in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in the last months of the year.

In order to avoid the middle-income trap, Vietnam needs to change its strategy on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI attraction over the last 30 years hasn’t succeeded as expected.

Many indicators show that Vietnam has opportunities for large-scale foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. However, this will depend on Vietnam's policy response.

Ho Chi Minh City topped the country in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the first eight months of 2022, accounting for 16.1% of the national figure, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).