The Republic of Korea (RoK) is now Vietnam’s largest foreign investor, with nearly 10,600 projects and almost US$103 billion in registered capital, while ranking as Vietnam’s third-largest trade partner, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van.

Stable, transparent and predictable tax policy is fast becoming a deciding factor for foreign-invested enterprises already operating in Vietnam as they weigh whether to maintain or expand production and trade and commit to long-term investment.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has proposed easing market access conditions for foreign investors and extending “green-lane” special investment procedures beyond functional zones to cut administrative hurdles and speed up project implementation, amid growing competition for investment based on institutional quality.

Hanoi is seeking to sustain its appeal to foreign investors while shifting FDI towards higher-quality projects, mainly into technology, information and communications, services, and innovation.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City emerged as Vietnam’s top destination for foreign direct investment in the first seven months of 2026, as foreign investors continued to funnel capital into major economic and industrial hubs.

VOV.VN - The Government has approved a proposal to establish Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city, paving the way for the plan to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration as part of the country's strategy to expand its network of key growth centres.

VOV.VN - Institutional reform is the key to attracting and retaining strategic foreign investors under the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10, which shifts Vietnam’s foreign investment strategy from prioritising capital inflows to focusing on high-quality, innovation-driven projects, according to an expert.

VOV.VN - Efforts are underway to channel Australian investment into the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) through a series of investment promotion activities in Melbourne, aiming to unlock large-scale capital flows for Vietnam’s priority sectors.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has allowed foreign investors to place stock trading orders through global brokerage firms without opening local accounts, a move aimed at easing market access and supporting the country’s bid for an emerging-market upgrade.

Real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam continue to draw steady interest from foreign investors, according to insiders.