FDI enterprises boost investment in Vietnam

VTV.vn - FDI into Vietnam has increased sharply, business confidence has improved, opening up expectations of attracting more quality projects in the coming period.

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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.

Not only that, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) in the third quarter of this year reached 66.5 points - the highest level in the past three years. With many timely policies such as simplifying administrative procedures, perfecting the two-level government apparatus, creating special mechanisms for high-tech industries and sustainable projects, Vietnam is expected to attract more quality FDI projects in the period 2026 - 2030.

According to the latest BCI report, 80% of European businesses are optimistic about their prospects for the next five years and many are considering expanding their scale to produce new products for export.

Mr. Pham Thai Lai - President and General Director of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam said: "Our factory's production output has grown steadily every year to serve the domestic market and export to neighboring countries in ASEAN, as well as other regions in the world . We are studying to expand the factory's scale in the near future."

Not only in the manufacturing sector, businesses in the retail service industry also consider Vietnam a potential market to expand their distribution chains. 2026 is considered a strategic year for them to accelerate the coverage of their distribution chains.

Foreign enterprises also highly appreciate the implementation of Vietnam's two-tier government apparatus, supporting enterprises in shortening administrative procedures to implement investment projects. However, the Government needs to issue more specific guidelines for specific investment fields, high technology as a guideline throughout for foreign enterprises.

Mr. Bruno Jaspaert - Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) commented: "Issues such as value-added tax 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."

Along with many efforts from localities after the merger, Resolution No. 50 on orientations for perfecting institutions and policies, improving the quality and effectiveness of foreign investment cooperation by 2030 of the Politburo will open up space for Vietnam to continue perfecting institutions and policies for highly competitive foreign investment cooperation, creating a business environment and competitiveness in the ASEAN 3 group before 2030.

Source: https://vtv.vn/doanh-nghiep-fdi-day-manh-dau-tu-vao-viet-nam-100251201154954554.htm