Improving the business environment to attract sustainable FDI

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According to data from the General Statistics Office, Ministry of Finance , foreign direct investment (FDI) implemented in Vietnam in the first 10 months of 2025 is estimated at 21.3 billion USD, up 8.8% over the same period last year. This is the highest amount of foreign direct investment implemented in 10 months in the past 5 years, demonstrating foreign enterprises' confidence in Vietnam's investment policies and environment.

In addition, the national brand value increased to 507 billion USD, ranking 32nd in the world, clearly demonstrating the prestige and increasingly solid position of Vietnam on the global economic map. This achievement not only reflects the attractiveness of the Vietnamese economy, but also clearly demonstrates the relentless efforts in improving the investment and business environment in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese government always listens to and accompanies foreign investors. On the afternoon of November 10, the annual Vietnam Business Forum was held to listen to opinions and solutions from enterprises and foreign investment associations in Vietnam, to increase competitiveness and increase the attractiveness of the investment environment to attract high-quality FDI capital flows.

At the forum, FDI business associations said that although the number of investment projects in Vietnam at the end of the year did not show any sudden changes, many businesses have now come to Vietnam to seek opportunities in high-tech fields.

Mr. Hong Sun - Honorary Chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (KoCham) said: "Some businesses are approaching new policies in Vietnam in the fields of semiconductor chips and AI technology. After the success of some of those businesses, second and third investors will continue to pay attention and invest in Vietnam."

Mr. Wakabayashi Koichi - Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (JCCI) shared: "Japanese enterprises have shifted their investment from labor-intensive to industrial value-added, human resource and infrastructure development. We encourage the development of high value-added industries, including research and development (R&D), capacity building and energy transition projects, to demonstrate our commitment to a green, competitive and future-ready Vietnam."

Foreign enterprises also highly appreciated the implementation of Vietnam's two-tier government apparatus since July 1, which will help enterprises shorten administrative procedures to implement investment projects. However, investors recommended that there should be clear guidelines and roadmaps to narrow the gap between the central and local levels, ensuring consistency in governance nationwide.

Mr. Bruno Jaspaert - Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) commented: "Issues such as VAT refunds, customs clearance procedures, land use rights, construction permits and intellectual property protection are also key factors in determining the ability to operate, expand and build investor confidence. We recognize and appreciate Vietnam's strong reform speed in recent times. However, some laws and regulations are issued so quickly that even the most dynamic foreign enterprises have difficulty updating and complying."

International financial institutions also assess Vietnam’s economic prospects as very positive in the context of the volatile world economy, especially after the Vietnamese stock market was upgraded to the secondary emerging market group. This is not only a change in classification, but also opens the door to attract more international capital flows into sustainable development projects.

Source: https://vtv.vn/cai-thien-moi-truong-kinh-doanh-thu-hut-fdi-ben-vung-100251111052244984.htm