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Vietnam 2025: Now Is the Moment to Invest in Southeast Asia's Breakout Economy
Vietnam closed 2025 with numbers that demand attention. GDP growth hit 8.02%, per capita income crossed $5,000 for the first time, and foreign direct investment disbursements reached a five-year record of $27.6 billion. But the real story isn't just the headline figures, it's what they signal about where Vietnam stands in 2026 and beyond. → Download the full Veridica Vietnam Overview 2025 report (PDF) The Macro Picture: Growth with Structural Depth Vietnam delivered among Asi
Vietnam FDI Inflows 2024–2025: A Market Maturing and Reshaping
Vietnam's foreign direct investment story continues to evolve in ways that reward close reading. A comparison of the top-ten source countries for FDI projects in 2024 and 2025 reveals not just headline numbers, but a deeper shift in the quality, geography, and strategic intent of capital flowing into the country. Executive Summary Macro performance Total disbursed FDI hit a five-year high of 27.62 billion USD in 2025, up 9% year on year 4,054 new projects were licensed, a 20%
Industrial Zone Hub: The North and the South
Vietnam is quickly becoming a leading industrial and manufacturing hub in Asia, thanks to its strategic location, low labor costs, and strong FDI inflows. The country is a key part of global supply chains, especially in electronics, textiles, and furniture. Industrial zones (IZs) have played a central role in this growth, offering ready infrastructure, tax incentives, and a supportive business environment. They help attract investors and boost production efficiency. While No
Why FDI Companies in Vietnam Should Register More than Only One Business Activity (in the ERC)
When foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) establish a presence in Vietnam, they must declare their scope of business activities in the Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) and Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) . While some foreign investors opt to register only a single activity, typically to minimize documentation or because of a narrow initial plan, this approach may lead to legal, tax, and operational challenges in practice. From both a compliance and strateg
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