Vietnam's FDI Surge Shifts Strategy Toward High-Tech Over Volume
Registered foreign investment in Vietnam topped $38 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 58 percent compared with the same period in 2025, driven by larger, high-tech investments rather than increased project numbers. The shift reflects Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, issued June 8, 2026, which formally redirects Vietnam's FDI strategy from pursuing capital volume to prioritizing technology, innovation, and value creation. The resolution targets 200-300 billion USD in registered FDI for 2026-2030, roughly 40-50 billion USD annually. Priority sectors include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, electronics, biotechnology, modern logistics, financial services, and innovation-driven manufacturing. However, competition for investment is intensifying, particularly in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers and renewable energy, requiring Vietnam to continue improving power infrastructure, logistics, human resources and its investment environment.