Thuy Minh Giang

For those investing in Vietnam, understanding the Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA) isn't optional, it's the strategic decision and the cornerstone of legal compliance. Yet, countless foreign investors stumble on this critical requirement. Here's a comprehensive breakdown. 1. What is a DICA Account? A DICA (Direct Investment Capital Account) is a specialized bank account mandated by the State Bank of Vietnam for all foreign-invested enterprises (FDI). It's not just another bank...

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 Asia's fastest...

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% increase on...