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Mega-city status boosts Ho Chi Minh City's FDI appeal

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.

Vietnam hits five-year FDI high with $11.7B inflow in H1 2025

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

Vietnam remains top investment destination for EU firms, says EuroCham

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

Central Retail unveils 1.38 billion USD expansion plan for Thailand and Vietnam

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.

FDI inflows - a boost for domestic innovation: Minister

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 to establish international-standard renewable energy training center

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.

SBV Governor calls for overhaul of FDI attraction strategy

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.

Savills expert points out three drivers of FDI attraction in VN real estate

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 promotes hi-tech cooperation with Taiwanese group

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.

Binh Dinh grants investment licence to SYRE's $1bil polyester recycling project

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.

British giant pours billions into Vietnam’s top firms: Thaco, REE, Vinamilk

Thaco, REE, and Vinamilk now count Jardine Matheson as a major shareholder.

Foreign investment in Vietnam surges in five months

Experts highlight that foreign investment contributes to GDP growth through three main channels - increasing capital accumulation, facilitating technology transfer and enhancing management efficiency and production organisation.

HCM City welcomes new wave of US investments

The continuous influx of investment proposals from US technology corporations is a positive signal, demonstrating HCM City’s strong appeal to high-quality capital, especially in technology and real estate sectors.

France and Vietnam eye deeper tech ties at French Tech Summit 2025

Leaders reaffirm untapped potential in AI, semiconductors, and innovation, as the summit coincides with President Macron’s visit to Vietnam.

Foreign direct investment continues to pour into Vietnam

These figures underlined Vietnam’s rising status as a top global investment destination, especially amid shifting global supply chains and increasing trends in capital relocation.

Vietnam’s property sector attracts $2.39bil. FDI in Q1/2025

Outstanding loans to real estate businesses rose 25% year-on-year, while bond issuance and FDI show cautious optimism.

Procedures for opening indirect investment accounts are simplified

The new circular aims to streamline administrative procedures, remove barriers and enhance the ease with which foreign capital can flow into Vietnam’s stock market.

Trump Organization lands $1.5B project approval in Hung Yen

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has approved the investment policy for a major real estate and tourism complex led by the Trump Organization in Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province.

Bac Ninh licenses 7 major projects worth over 856 million USD

Seven projects have just been granted investment certificates with a total capital exceeding 856 million USD, accounting for nearly 36% of Bac Ninh’s total investment capital in the first four months of 2025.

HCM City – “Fertile land” for “eagles” to soar

Investors in HCM City can benefit from the most modern and comprehensive infrastructure system in Vietnam, along with open and supportive investment regulations and policies.