Amid a fragmented global economy and increased uncertainty, Vietnam continued to stand out as a stable and sustainable destination for international investment flows last year, reflecting investors’ strong confidence in the country’s medium- and long-term growth prospects.

The Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community (VIDA) was officially launched by the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association (VBA) in Hanoi on January 15.

HDBank has successfully completed its US$100 million international green bond initiative in 2025 with the issuance of a second tranche worth US$50 million to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.

VOV.VN - International and domestic investors have pledged strong support for Vietnam’s newly launched Da Nang International Financial Centre (Da Nang IFC), underscoring confidence in the country’s commitment to build a modern, transparent, and globally integrated financial hub.

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

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 is estimated at nearly US$8.37 billion, up 24.2% from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.

Ho Chi Minh City has readied necessary infrastructure, personnel, and investors for the operation of its International Financial Centre (IFC), slated to be inaugurated on December 19, Dr. Truong Minh Huy Vu, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS), has said.

Vietnam’s increasingly attractive property market was a key topic at a seminar held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 6 by Cloud, a Korean consultancy specialising in overseas property investment, amid tighter real estate regulations at home that continue to push Korean capital abroad.

Vietnam’s real estate sector continues to consolidate its position as a major magnet for foreign investors, ranking second only after processing and manufacturing in newly registered foreign direct investment (FDI).

A high-ranking Vietnamese Government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung paid an official visit to Cuba from December 1-3, aiming to further strengthen the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.