Vietnam becomes an attractive investment destination in the region
Speaking at the opening of the Conference, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang emphasized that in recent years, Vietnam has affirmed its mettle and strategic vision by proactively taking advantage of opportunities, adapting quickly and flexibly to maintain high growth. Thanks to that, Vietnam has increasingly become an attractive investment destination in the region.
According to the Minister, the economic situation in the first 8 months of 2025 continues to record many positive signals. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam is estimated at 15.40 billion USD, up 8.8% over the same period last year - the highest level in 8 months in 5 years. Of the 74 countries and territories with newly licensed projects, the UK is currently a strategic partner, an important investor, and Vietnam's third largest trading partner in Europe.
In addition to FDI, foreign direct investment (FII) also showed many steps forward as the Vietnamese stock market developed impressively. The total market capitalization, including stocks and bonds, has reached 103.75% of estimated GDP in 2024. Vietnam currently has 1,600 companies listed and registered for transactions, of which 7 companies have a capitalization exceeding 10 billion USD and 61 companies have a capitalization exceeding 1 billion USD.
As of August 2025, the VN-Index increased by 40% compared to the end of the previous year, becoming one of the strongest growing markets in the world. Vietnam Securities leads ASEAN in liquidity, with an average trading value of more than 1.1 billion USD per day. The number of securities accounts has exceeded 10 million, equivalent to 10% of the population, exceeding the set target.
The Minister affirmed that Vietnam is gradually perfecting the legal framework, approaching international standards to ensure the safe, transparent and sustainable development of the market. Many reforms have been implemented to facilitate foreign investors, and the Ministry of Finance and the State Securities Commission have organized many promotional programs at major financial centers around the world.
Promoting innovation, technology and green finance
Sharing at the Conference, Minister Nguyen Van Thang emphasized that the State and Government of Vietnam are determined to implement comprehensive reform strategies, focusing on 4 breakthroughs: innovation in law-making and enforcement; promoting science, technology and innovation; developing the private economy; deep international integration.
Vietnam aims to attract high-quality FDI flows, associated with sectoral restructuring, improving productivity, technology and added value. At the same time, attracting FII through the stock market aims to diversify capital sources, optimize financial structure, increase liquidity and ensure stability.
In Vietnam, policies are always aimed at transparency and fairness; the investment environment is increasingly improved with the goal of mutual benefit. Vietnam is committed to protecting the fair rights of investors, promoting innovation to become a long-term, sustainable investment destination, Minister Nguyen Van Thang emphasized.
He also affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to international cooperation, including the UK - a strategic partner in many fields. The Minister called on the business community, investment funds and financial institutions in the UK and Europe to continue to expand investment, transfer knowledge, share experiences in governance, develop technology and green finance, contributing to realizing the vision of sustainable development.
At the Conference, international delegates were introduced to the potential of the Vietnamese market with a stable economy and preferential policies in direct investment and the stock market. This is also an opportunity for domestic management agencies and enterprises to directly dialogue with the global financial community, receive opinions from international investors to grasp aspirations, remove difficulties and strengthen cooperation.
The conference attracted the participation of nearly 300 representatives of enterprises, large corporations, banks, and investment funds from Vietnam and abroad. The success of the event opens up opportunities for long-term, sustainable cooperation between the business communities of the two countries. After the conference, many bilateral contacts took place with the prospect of implementing many new projects, contributing to bringing the economic - financial relationship between Vietnam - the UK to new heights.
