From Attracting Capital to Selecting Long-Term Value
Vietnam is attracting foreign investment at a strong pace. But the more important story is how Vietnam is changing the way it looks at FDI.
The focus is gradually moving from:
“Attracting as much capital as possible”
to:
“Attracting the right capital, the right technology and the right long-term value.”
For international investors, this is an important shift.
FDI Is Growing Strongly
In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam attracted US$34.65 billion in registered FDI, up 61% year on year.
Disbursed FDI reached approximately US$13.03 billion, up 11.2% and the highest level for the first six months of the year in the past five years.
Newly registered capital reached US$17.39 billion, up 87.2% year on year.
These figures show that international investor confidence in Vietnam remains strong, even as the global economy and international trade continue to face uncertainty.
But the Bigger Story Is Not the US$34.65 Billion
On 8 June 2026, Vietnam's Politburo issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economic sector
Under the new direction, Vietnam aims to attract approximately US$200–300 billion in registered FDI during 2026–2030, equivalent to around US$40–50 billion per year.
More importantly, around 75% of registered FDI is expected to come from developed economies with strong capabilities in technology, finance and modern management.
This signals a clear change:
From attracting capital to improving the quality of capital.
What Kind of Investment Does Vietnam Need?
In the next stage, the advantage will not simply belong to investors capable of bringing large amounts of capital into Vietnam.
Increasingly, value will come from what investors can bring with that capital:
Technology
Management capability
Research & Development
Global supply chains
International markets
Workforce development
Long-term value creation
Vietnam's new FDI direction also aims to have around 10,000 Vietnamese companies participating in the value chains and supply chains of foreign-invested companies by 2030, including approximately 500–1,000 first-tier suppliers.
The average localization rate in key industries is targeted at around 45–50%.
This is an important development.
FDI is no longer viewed simply as foreign capital entering Vietnam.
It is increasingly expected to become a bridge between Vietnam and global value chains.
Where Are the Opportunities Moving?
The new investment direction is increasingly focused on sectors capable of creating higher value, including:
High Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Semiconductors
Digital Infrastructure
Data Centers
Clean Energy
Green Transition
Research & Development
Supporting Industries
These are also areas where countries across the region are competing strongly for international investment. For Vietnam, future competitiveness will increasingly depend on transparent institutions, predictable policies and the ability to support strategic, long-term projects — rather than relying mainly on low labor costs and tax incentives..
The MetaHome Perspective
From an investment perspective, we believe this is an important change.
International investors should not only ask:
“What incentives does Vietnam offer?”
A more strategic question is:
“How can Vietnam become the long-term growth platform for this project?”
A successful international project requires more than capital.
It requires alignment between:
Capital → Technology → Partners → Infrastructure → Resources → Market → Policy
This is where investment advisory, market intelligence and project development can create real value..
Vietnam Is Looking for Better Investment
This may be one of the most important messages for international investors in the 2026–2030 period.
Vietnam still needs international capital.
But capital is no longer the final destination.
The larger objective is to attract investments that can:
Create technology.
Build production capabilities.
Develop supply chains.
Open new markets.
And create long-term value in Vietnam.
For MetaHome, this is where we see our role:
Connecting the right capital with the right opportunities, the right partners and the right conditions for development in Vietnam.
MetaHome
Investment Advisory • Market Intelligence • Project Development
Key Data
| Indicator | First 6 Months of 2026 |
| Registered FDI | US$34.65 billion |
| Growth | +61% |
| Disbursed FDI | US$13.03 billion |
| Disbursed FDI Growth | +11,2% |
| Registered FDI Target, 2026–2030 | US$200–300 billion |
| Expected Share from Developed Economies | ~75% |
| Target for Vietnamese Companies Joining FDI Value Chains by 2030 | ~10.000 companies |
The figures above are based on data from the National Statistics Office and information published in connection with Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW.
References
Government News Portal — Vietnam’s New Direction for FDI Attraction
VietnamPlus — Vietnam’s FDI in the First Six Months of 2026
VietnamPlus — Vietnam’s US$200–300 Billion FDI Target for 2026–2030