Vietnam Shifts FDI Policy to Quality with Resolution No. 10

On 8 June 2026 the Vietnamese Politburo approved Resolution No. 10‑NQ/TW, redefining the country’s foreign‑direct‑investment (FDI) strategy from attracting sheer volume to securing high‑quality, value‑adding projects. The policy sets 2030 targets of US$200‑300 billion in registered FDI, with at least 75 % from developed economies, a 30 % increase in Fortune 500 investors, the establishment of three global technology firms’ R&D centres, and integration of 10 000 domestic firms into multinational supply chains, raising localisation rates to 45‑50 percent.

The resolution embeds green‑finance criteria, linking investment selection to sustainability, carbon‑traceability and ESG standards, and supports Vietnam’s net‑zero‑by‑2050 goal. Analysts cite the need to move beyond low‑cost assembly, enhance STEM education, strengthen IP protection, and improve domestic firms’ absorptive capacity to attract high‑tech investors. German business federation AHK Vietnam and HSBC highlighted that foreign investors now prioritize robust infrastructure, skilled labour, transparent legal environments and long‑term supply‑chain integration, aligning with the new quality‑focused approach.

Overall, Resolution No. 10 aims to transition Vietnam from an assembly‑hub economy to a higher‑value, innovation‑driven model, leveraging strategic FDI to boost productivity, sustainability and domestic industrial capabilities.