Vietnam invites South Korea to invest in LNG, nuclear energy, EV batteries, and more, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and manufacturing cooperation.

Newly registered FDI reached 10.03 billion USD in the first seven months of 2025, of which 5.61 billion USD, or 55.9%, flowed into processing and manufacturing.

Vietnam’s strategic geographical location, coupled with its improving infrastructure and pro-business policies, further enhances its appeal to foreign investors, according to an article posted on thailandbusinessnews.com.

Despite being affected by the US’s tariff policy, Vietnam continues to stand out as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly over the medium and long term, analysts held.

Vietnam's foreign investment reached $21.5B in H1 2025, with a surge in high-tech sectors and ready-built factory rentals.

Large-scale projects invested by Korean investors in strategic sectors such as semiconductors and energy are poised to give a strong boost to foreign direct investment inflows into VN.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Ho Chi Minh City rebounded strongly in the first seven months of 2025, reaching nearly 6.2 billion USD, up 45.67% year-on-year after a slowdown last year.

Vietnam has so far attracted 43,346 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of 517.14 billion USD. The accumulated disbursed capital is estimated at nearly 331.46 billion USD, accounting for 64.6% of the total registered capital.

FDI from 74 countries boosts growth, with Singapore and China leading the way.

With rising FDI and bold reforms, Vietnam is shifting from low-cost appeal to transparency and trust as its core investment asset.

The Republic of Korea's FDI projects are very important for Vietnam’s socio-economic development and its goal of achieving double-digit growth in the coming time, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

Vietnam is an ideal destination for data centre investment and the country is expected to see further interest from international investors, experts said.

Despite concerns over US tariff policies, foreign investors remain confident and continue to implement large-scale projects in Vietnam.

Among 72 countries and territories investing in Vietnam over the year's first half, Sweden emerged as the third largest investor, with a total investment of 1 billion USD or 10.8% of newly registered FDI, coming after only Singapore and China.

Hai Phong boasts a strategic location with the international deep-water port of Lach Huyen, well-developed regional connectivity, specialised smart and green industrial zones, a plentiful labour force, and increasingly flexible investment incentives.

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces early this month, new HCM City is targeting 10.44 billion USD in foreign direct investment this year.

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City emerges as a mega-urban hub, attracting record foreign direct investment.

Foreign investment in Vietnam surged 8.1% in H1 2025, led by high-tech manufacturing.

EuroCham reports 72% of executives ready to promote Vietnam as an investment hub.

Thailand's largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation (CRC), will invest over 45 billion THB (1.38 billion USD) through 2027 to expand mainstream markets and accelerate growth across Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam.