Representatives of Belgian and European businesses have expressed growing interest in expanding trade and investment cooperation with Việt Nam, heard at a seminar held in Brussels on May 19.
Đà Nẵng is intensifying efforts to attract investment, develop the international financial centre and unlock development resources as the central coastal city aims to achieve economic growth of more than 11 per cent in 2026.
France and Việt Nam are seeking to deepen cooperation in railway and urban mobility development as the Southeast Asian country accelerates plans for metro systems and a landmark North-South high-speed railway project to reshape its transport infrastructure.
HCM City is seeing a sharp rise in FDI in high-tech sectors, particularly data infrastructure, which is emerging as a core pillar of the digital economy.
Realised foreign capital in Việt Nam during the first four months was estimated at 7.40 billion USD, up 9.8% year-on-year, the highest level for the period in the past five years.
Statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment showed that as of March 30, 2025, some 4,489 projects nationwide remain mired in legal and administrative difficulties, covering more than 198,000 ha and having a total investment of about VNĐ3.35 quadrillion...
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The wave of foreign investment in Việt Nam continues to be strengthened by traditional giants like Samsung, LG, Sumitomo and Mitsubishi, as well as emerging high-tech corporations such as Microsoft and Nvidia, with large-scale projects worth billions of US dollars.
The province has planned 57 industrial zones, with 30 covering more than 5,800ha and offering ready-built infrastructure and cleared land, authorities said.
HCM City could meet its full-year foreign direct investment target by mid-2026, as second-quarter inflows are projected to reach a record US$8.9 billion.
Comprising five chapters and 45 articles, the decree establishes a comprehensive framework governing outbound investment for business purposes, including procedures and State management responsibilities.
