In recent months, the quality of foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into Vietnam has continued to improve, with the country drawing more high-value projects aligned with its strategy of selective FDI attraction, particularly in advanced technology, high value-added manufacturing and sectors capable of generating stronger spillover effects for domestic enterprises.

According to Hong Kong-based Vietnam Briefing, Vietnam’s FDI landscape in the early months of 2026 reflects both resilience and a structural shift in capital flows. The publication noted that newly registered capital rose strongly while disbursement was stable, as investors continued focusing on manufacturing, energy and high-technology industries.

Beyond traditional sectors, Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a strategic destination in the global expansion plans of international corporations. US-based publications Entrepreneur and Weiss Ratings observed that a growing number of ambitious companies now view Vietnam as a key link in their long-term growth strategies.

One of Vietnam’s most significant advantages, analysts pointed out, lies in its young, skilled and tech-savvy workforce, which has shown strong adaptability to emerging technological trends.

Shantanu Chakraborty, country director of the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, commented that the country still holds considerable opportunities in 2026.

He noted Vietnam’s young and technologically capable workforce is creating favourable conditions for the growth of digital services, fintech, e-commerce and smart logistics. According to him, Vietnam possesses a clear competitive advantage thanks to its abundant human resources and increasing focus on high value-added industries.

He suggested that Vietnam should continue improving workforce skills while fostering innovation ecosystems to support knowledge-based growth.

In addition to its labour advantages, Vietnam is also highly regarded for its strategic geopolitical location and deepening international economic integration. Analysts saw these factors as key foundations enabling Vietnam to become an important hub in regional and global supply chains.

The country’s outward-looking policies and stable investment environment are also considered major drivers behind the country’s growing appeal to foreign investors.

Watcharas Leelawath, former executive director of the Mekong Institute, said Vietnam’s open economic framework has made the country highly attractive to international businesses.

He highlighted Vietnam’s active participation in numerous free trade agreements (FTAs), which has helped transform the country into an export-oriented economy. By offering tariff advantages through these agreements, Vietnam has strengthened its ability to attract foreign direct investment, while also generating employment opportunities and positioning itself as a regional manufacturing hub.

Indian financial outlet Livemint commented that strong FDI inflows have become a major driver behind Vietnam’s export growth, particularly as multinational corporations continue relocating production activities to the country.

The continued rise in disbursed FDI indicates that existing projects are being implemented steadily despite fluctuations in the global investment environment. This has enabled the FDI sector to maintain an important role in supporting Vietnam’s manufacturing output and export performance.

Meanwhile, the sharp increase in newly registered investment suggests that Vietnam is an attractive destination in the supply-chain diversification strategies of global corporations.

Vietnam maintains FDI inflows as investment quality improves

VOV.VN - Amid fluctuations in global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, with geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty increasing, Vietnam has remained relatively stable while the quality of inflows is gradually improving and the country is moving deeper into global value chains.