VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign-invested sector recorded a sharp rise in trade activity in the first two months of 2026, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$117 billion, up 35.9% year on year, according to Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam’s economic prospects for 2026 remain positive thanks to stable macroeconomic fundamentals and strong domestic growth drivers although global geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts may pose new risks, analysts at United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in a recent report.

The People's Committee of Vinh Long province convened a conference on March 12 to boost trade and investment linkages between the Mekong Delta locality and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daejeon city.

As global competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) intensifies, Vietnam continues to enhance its appeal to multinational investors, backed by competitive advantages, an improving business environment and policy reforms aligned with emerging global investment standards.

Vietnam’s investment abroad in the first two months of 2026 increased 2.3 times year on year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam reached an estimated US$3.21 billion in the first two months of 2026, marking the highest level recorded for the same period in the past five years.

Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of attracting US$11 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, prioritising high technology, logistics, and financial – commercial centre projects.

VOV.VN - When localities can demonstrate capacity in greening, digitalization, supply chain linkage and substantive support speed, next-generation FDI will flow in and expand.

Vietnam continues to stand out as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), with strong inflows recorded last year and positive prospects for 2026, according to a recent article published by Sputnik.