FDI Qualities Review of Viet Nam

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a cornerstone of Viet Nam’s economic transformation, helping expand exports, build industries and create jobs. As the country enters a new stage of development, maintaining strong growth will depend less on the volume of investment and more on its quality – how much it increases productivity, transfers knowledge, supports Vietnamese firms and benefits workers. This report examines how FDI can power Viet Nam’s next growth phase by boosting technology adoption, digital transformation, workforce skills, quality jobs, opportunities for women and the transition to a greener economy. It reviews how current investment policies work in practice, how different government agencies co-ordinate and how progress is tracked. The report identifies concrete reforms to attract investors that innovate, train local workers and partner with domestic suppliers – helping Vietnamese businesses move up the value chain and ensuring that investment delivers broader benefits across the economy.