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.

The Ministry of Finance is drafting policies to establish specialised AI and smart industrial parks to raise the technological profile of FDI projects and create spillover effects for local businesses.

Binh Dinh authorities announced plans to build a renewable energy human resource training and development center in Phu My district on a 20-hectare site, with an estimated investment of USD 50 million.

At a Q&A session of the 15th National Assembly’s 9th session on June 19 morning, Hong cleared up several topics related to growth drivers and outlined solutions to ensure both high and sustainable growth.

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCMC and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong.

Binh Duong is always ready to closely coordinate with prestigious international investors in the technology sector, a local leader told an executive of MiTAC, a Taiwan-based technology multinational.

The project will be located in Nhon Hoi Industrial Park (Zone A), spanning nearly 29 hectares. Once operational by 2029, the complex is expected to produce between 100,000 and 250,000 tonnes of PET pellets a year.