Investment

Authorities of the southern province of Tay Ninh on February 21 held a working session with corporate executives to boost trade promotion through investments in transport infrastructure, urban construction, and the expansion of industrial and economic zones.

Syre, a subsidiary of H&M, has revealed ambitious plans to invest up to 1 billion USD in establishing a high-tech fabric production complex in Binh Dinh, aiming to position the province as a global centre for circular textile manufacturing.

As of January 2025, investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have poured 92 billion USD into Vietnam, ranking first among countries and territories investing in the Southeast Asian nation, statistics showed.

China's automotive group Geely Auto Group and Vietnam’s Tasco JSC have begun a campaign to launch the urban SUV Geely Coolray in the Vietnamese market, marking the beginning of their 168 million USD joint venture.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Yamato Holdings – which holds approximately 46% of Japan’s home delivery market – to invest in logistics centres in Vietnam, while receiving its Executive Officer and President Nagao Yutaka in Hanoi on February 17.

In the coming period, the northern province of Bac Giang will focus on addressing challenges to non-state budget investment projects and expediting their progress, affirmed Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Mai Son.

Two economic zones and two industrial parks in the central province of Quang Tri have so far attracted nearly 200 investment projects, with a total registered capital exceeding 172.4 trillion VND (6.78 billion USD) and a planned land use of over 5,978ha.

The southeastern province of Tay Ninh attracted three foreign invested projects valued at 101 million USD in January, according to its People’s Committee.

(VEN) - In January 2025, Vietnam attracted more than US$4.33 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI), a year-on-year increase of 48.6 percent, adding a bright spot to the country’s economic picture in the first month of the year.

The People’s Committee of Binh Duong province has granted in-principle approval and investment certificates to seven foreign-invested projects, with a total registered capital of 1 billion USD.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a major Danish renewable energy developer, is seeking the Vietnamese government’s approval to jointly develop the first offshore wind power project in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s chemical giant Stavian Group will invest $22 million in making battery energy storage system (BESS), in order to promote green and clean energy development and sustainable energy industrialization in the country.

In January, Can Tho’s export processing and industrial zones attracted nearly 314 million USD in investment, according to the zones’ management board.

European investments are expected to pick up in Vietnam following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s engagement with Czech and Polish enterprises as part of his trip to Europe to attend the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Quang Binh Economic Zone's Management Board handed over the investment certificate for the Petro Lao Bonded Fuel Depot Project to Petro Lao Co., Ltd. on the morning of January 20.

The central province of Binh Dinh wants to attract 45 investment projects into its industrial zones (IZs) this year, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan said.

The Southern Coastal Economic Zone of Hai Phong has officially come into being, expected to broaden the development space and growth momentum for the northern port city.

On January 16, 2025, the Prime Minister officially signed Decision No. 148/QĐ-TTg, approving the investment policy for the Can Gio International Transshipment Port Project, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s maritime economic development strategy.

A number of global tech giants such as LG, Samsung, Amkor, and NVIDIA poured capital into Vietnam recently, making the country an ideal investment destination and enabling the firms to expand their market share and take advantage of growth opportunities in the region.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is on a mission to cement its status as one of Vietnam's premier destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), with a strategic focus on land clearance for industrial park infrastructure projects this year.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on January 10 asked the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Charmvit Group to continue serving as a bridge to bring more Korean investors to Vietnam in the coming time.

The People's Committee of the southern province of Dong Nai, in collaboration with Viet Phat Group JSC, on January 10 began work on an office leasing and commercial centre in Hiep Hoa ward, Bien Hoa city, with a total investment of over 6 trillion VND (236.4 million USD), making it one of the largest commercial centre projects in Vietnam.

Total social investment in 2024, based on current prices, is estimated at 3.69 quadrillion VND (145.36 billion USD), an increase of 7.5% compared to 2023, signalling a positive recovery in production and business activities, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The southern province of Binh Duong on January 2 awarded investment certificates to more than 20 domestic investment projects totaling up to 1.7 billion USD.

The newly-established city of Dong Trieu is positioning itself as a promising investment destination in the northern region, marking its elevation from township status as Quang Ninh province’s fifth city from November 1 last year.

In recent years, the government and An Giang Province have invested in major transportation projects aimed at upgrading and ensuring the smooth connectivity of key national and provincial roads, as well as routes connecting industrial zones and tourist areas.

Southern Binh Duong province has attracted more than 2 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, exceeding the set target, continuing to reinforce its position as one of the country’s best performers in FDI attraction.

(VEN) - Many economists and international organizations forecast Vietnam can attract US$39-40 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, comparable to the result achieved in 2023, over US$39 billion.

The Southeast Economic Zone of Nghe An Province targets attracting around 1 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, heard at a conference held by the Nghe An Southeast Economic Zone Management Board in Vinh City on December 20.

Mr. Dale McDowall, Executive Leader, Defense and Aerospace, Singapore and Southeast Asia at Boeing's Defense, Space & Security, announced that Boeing aims to invest in Vietnam and expand cooperation in the defense sector.