Vietnam's resilience evident in maintaining FDI flows

Vietnam's incoming foreign investment performance has been positive in the first quarter, supported by robust early data and solid investor confidence.

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Matthew Lourey, chairman of Alitium, discussed with VIR's Thanh Van the prospects of more foreign inflows into the country.With foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rising in the first two months, what is the outlook for Vietnam’s FDI attraction in the first quarter?

Vietnam’s FDI performance in the opening months of 2026 reinforces a consistent and encouraging trajectory. With disbursed FDI reaching $3.2 billion for the first two months of 2026, up 8.8 per cent on-year, and marking the highest level for this period in the past five years, the data points to continued underlying strength rather than a short-term spike.

On this basis, the outlook for the first quarter remains positive, with Vietnam well positioned to maintain both steady inflows and strong disbursement momentum.

Importantly, the quality of FDI is as notable as the quantity. Vietnam has, over many years, built a reputation as a reliable and predictable destination for investors. This is reflected not only in new commitments but also in the pace of disbursement, which is often the clearest indicator of investor confidence.