Vietnamese enterprises increase outward investment to $1.2 billion

Vietnamese enterprises are experiencing a significant surge in international expansion, driven by the government’s ‘Go Global’ initiative. According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, outward investment by Vietnamese firms reached over $1.2 billion in the first half of 2026, a nearly 2.5-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Investment has been distributed across 33 countries and territories, with Laos receiving the most capital, followed by Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan. This trend aligns with the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s ‘Go Global - Reaching International Markets 2026-2035’ program, which aims to develop 1,000 enterprises with global competitive capabilities.

Research from UOB indicates growing demand for international expansion, with 70% of surveyed businesses having expanded abroad in 2025, and 80% planning to invest overseas within the next one to two years, with an average scale of approximately $28 million. Beyond capital, companies like ROX Group are focusing on project development, management, and operational capabilities to create value in new markets across Asia, Europe, and Africa.