Vietnam pulled in a record US$21.3 billion in realised foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of 2025, up 8.8% annually and the highest in five years, bucking a global slump in capital flows.

Many foreign businesses have expressed their readiness to invest in Ho Chi Minh City, providing that administrative procedures are simplified and handled more efficiently.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) is set to host the Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2025 themed “Shaping Changes, Building Futures” in Hanoi on November 27 and the event is expected to bring together policymakers, business leaders, and innovators to turn climate ambitions into actionable solutions.

VOV.VN -The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) hosted its Gala Dinner and Business Awards 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30, bringing together government partners, international investors and business leaders to honour companies driving Vietnam’s next era of sustainable growth.

Despite global market turbulence and some delays in domestic reforms, European businesses continue to express strong confidence in Vietnam’s long-term economic prospects, according to the latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) report released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on June 30.

VOV.VN - Despite global challenges, Vietnam is maintaining its ambitious 8% GDP growth target for the year, and achieving this goal will require the country to strengthen its internal capabilities and fully leverage its external partnerships, said Bruno Jaspaert, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) is scheduled to release its Whitebook 2025 on April 11 to demonstrate its strong commitment to enhancing the investment environment in Vietnam and deepening economic cooperation between the two sides.

In 2024, Vietnam exported nearly US$51.7 billion worth of goods to the European Union, marking an 18.5% increase, equivalent to an additional US$8.08 billion compared to the previous year.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (EuroCham) released its Business Confidence Index (BCI) report for the fourth quarter of 2024 on January 9, highlighting a significant improvement in business sentiment, which reflects the resilience of businesses amid a challenging global environment shaped by economic, environmental, and geopolitical uncertainties.

Streamlining the state apparatus is both an urgent necessity and a natural progression for Vietnam to advance in the new era, solidifying its position in the region and the world.