Vietnam a bright spot for foreign investors: experts
Vietnam has been chosen among leading destinations in Southeast Asia by Japanese investors, Nakajima Takeo, Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Hanoi, has said.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamhas been chosen among leading destinations in Southeast Asia by Japaneseinvestors, Nakajima Takeo, Chief Representative of the Japan External TradeOrganisation (JETRO) in Hanoi, has said.
The country’spopulation is forecast to hit 106 million by 2050 with the middle class on the rise,which turns the market into a favourable one for retail businesses, accordingto JETRO.
Vice Chairman of the EuropeanChamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) Torben Minko said that European firmsare confident about Vietnam’s efforts in COVID-19 prevention and control, asindustrial parks maintain operations, the number of laid-off workers is kept toa minimum and the supply chain is maintained.
A recent survey by EuroCham revealed that theBusiness Climate Index (BCI) hit 73.9 points in the first quarter of this year,the highest level since the Q3 2019, before the pandemic broke out.
When asked about the prospects of Vietnam’sbusiness environment in the next quarter, 67 percent predicted either“excellent” or “good” - a 12 percent increase compared to the previous one.
EuroCham Chairman AlainCany said that while COVID-19 wreaks havoc in countries around the world, Vietnamcan be certain that companies can operate their business without interruptions.
A production line in plant of Toyota Vietnam invested by Japan in Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA)
For her part, Michele Wee, Chief Executive Officer at Standard Chartered BankVietnam, said that FDI influx to Vietnam will be maintained in the medium term.
The country posted aGDP growth rate of 2.91 percent in 2020, being among economies with the highesteconomic expansion in the year.
Foreign investors pumped nearly 14 billionUSD into the country as of May 20, a year-on-year increase of 0.8 percent, accordingto the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Disbursed FDI in Vietnam hit 7.15 billion USD in the first five months, anincrease of 6.7 percent compared to the same period last year.
Global credit rating agenciesof Moody’s, S&P and Fitch recently revised Vietnam’s outlook to “positive”./.
The market witnessed strong buying interest last week and analysts from many securities firms expect indices to continue to hit new highs, but have warned investors to be cautious.
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ho Chi Minh City surpassed 1.34 billion USD in the first five months of this year, down 16.52 percent year-on-year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.
Vietnam is still a popular investment destination for foreign investors, who poured 14 billion USD into the country during the first five months of the year.
Total registered capital of new foreign-invested projects and additional capital in existing ones in Hanoi amounted to 519.2 million USD in the first five months of this year, according to the Statistics Department of Hanoi.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
A corner of HCM City (Photo: VNA) 
A production line in plant of Toyota Vietnam invested by Japan in Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA) 
