Ho Chi Minh City shifts focus to new-generation FDI

Ho Chi Minh City is currently home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target. FDI disbursement hits five-year high in H1 Beyond FDI, Vietnam leverages foreign resources to build up domestic capacity Ho Chi Minh City attracts new generation of FDI