Vietnam targets $200‑300 billion foreign investment by 2030 and records best IPhO performance

Vietnam’s government reports that a year after adopting a three‑tier administration model, reforms have shifted from easing state management to directly serving citizens and businesses, with digital transformation underpinning the new system. Resolution No. 10‑NQ/TW, issued on 8 June 2026, sets a goal of attracting USD 200‑300 billion in registered foreign investment during 2026‑2030, with roughly 75 % expected from technologically advanced developed economies. By 2045 the foreign‑invested sector is projected to contribute 30 % of Vietnam’s GDP, positioning the country among the leading ASEAN economies in investment climate, competitiveness and innovation.

The five‑member Vietnamese team at the 56th International Physics Olympiad won four gold and one silver medal, its strongest showing to date. Economic indicators also show robust growth: total trade turnover in the first half of 2026 rose 27.1 % year‑on‑year, exports increased 21 % while imports grew 33 %, and the manufacturing PMI reached 51.8, indicating continued expansion.

These developments reflect a broader push toward digital governance, high‑value foreign capital, and improved international standing in science and trade.