Vietnam is an ideal destination for data centre investment and the country is expected to see further interest from international investors, experts said.

Despite concerns over US tariff policies, foreign investors remain confident and continue to implement large-scale projects in Vietnam.

Among 72 countries and territories investing in Vietnam over the year's first half, Sweden emerged as the third largest investor, with a total investment of 1 billion USD or 10.8% of newly registered FDI, coming after only Singapore and China.

Hai Phong boasts a strategic location with the international deep-water port of Lach Huyen, well-developed regional connectivity, specialised smart and green industrial zones, a plentiful labour force, and increasingly flexible investment incentives.

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces early this month, new HCM City is targeting 10.44 billion USD in foreign direct investment this year.

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City emerges as a mega-urban hub, attracting record foreign direct investment.

Foreign investment in Vietnam surged 8.1% in H1 2025, led by high-tech manufacturing.

EuroCham reports 72% of executives ready to promote Vietnam as an investment hub.

Thailand's largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation (CRC), will invest over 45 billion THB (1.38 billion USD) through 2027 to expand mainstream markets and accelerate growth across Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam.

The Ministry of Finance is drafting policies to establish specialised AI and smart industrial parks to raise the technological profile of FDI projects and create spillover effects for local businesses.

Binh Dinh authorities announced plans to build a renewable energy human resource training and development center in Phu My district on a 20-hectare site, with an estimated investment of USD 50 million.

At a Q&A session of the 15th National Assembly’s 9th session on June 19 morning, Hong cleared up several topics related to growth drivers and outlined solutions to ensure both high and sustainable growth.

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCMC and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong.

Binh Duong is always ready to closely coordinate with prestigious international investors in the technology sector, a local leader told an executive of MiTAC, a Taiwan-based technology multinational.

The project will be located in Nhon Hoi Industrial Park (Zone A), spanning nearly 29 hectares. Once operational by 2029, the complex is expected to produce between 100,000 and 250,000 tonnes of PET pellets a year.

Thaco, REE, and Vinamilk now count Jardine Matheson as a major shareholder.

Experts highlight that foreign investment contributes to GDP growth through three main channels - increasing capital accumulation, facilitating technology transfer and enhancing management efficiency and production organisation.

The continuous influx of investment proposals from US technology corporations is a positive signal, demonstrating HCM City’s strong appeal to high-quality capital, especially in technology and real estate sectors.

Leaders reaffirm untapped potential in AI, semiconductors, and innovation, as the summit coincides with President Macron’s visit to Vietnam.