Vietnam economy driven by high-tech FDI and digital growth

FDI growth digital economy SME development railway infrastructure high-tech manufacturing

Vietnam is experiencing a significant economic shift driven by high-tech foreign direct investment (FDI) and a growing digital economy. Total registered FDI reached $38.06 billion in the first seven months of 2026, a 58% year-on-year increase. This influx is reshaping industrial real estate demand, with major projects proposed by entities like Samsung, Microsoft, and G42. Notably, Samsung is planning a $4 billion chip packaging project, while a consortium including Microsoft and FPT has proposed a $2.1 billion AI and data center project.

To support this growth, the Ministry of Construction has proposed including four major national railway projects in the 2026-2030 FDI attraction list, with an estimated total investment of over 445 trillion VND. These projects aim to modernize transport and reduce logistics costs.

Domestically, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which constitute nearly 98% of active businesses. He urged SMEs to leverage technology and innovation to become a reliable foundation for larger enterprises. Meanwhile, the digital economy is a key driver, accounting for 14.02% of GDP in 2025, with a national target to reach 30% by 2030.

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Hanoi · Ho Chi Minh City · Le Minh Hung · Microsoft · Ministry of Construction · Ministry of Science and Technology · Nguyễn Văn Thân · Samsung · Savills Vietnam · VINASME · Vietnam · Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Construction proposed four major railway projects for foreign direct investment between 2026 and 2030. fr.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The four proposed railway projects have an estimated total investment of over 445 trillion VND (approximately 17 billion USD). fr.vietnamplus.vn
[DISPUTED] Foreign direct investment in Vietnam reached 38.06 billion USD in the first seven months of 2026. www.gavroche-thailande.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The digital economy is targeted to account for at least 30% of Vietnam's GDP by 2030. en.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam aims to save 8-10% of total final energy consumption by 2030. baoquocte.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yuanta predicts a compound annual growth rate of about 10% for electricity consumption through 2030. cafef.vn
[DISPUTED] Vietnam's digital economy represented 14.02% of GDP in 2025, equivalent to 72.1 billion USD. en.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yuanta predicts Vietnam's electricity consumption will reach approximately 510 TWh by 2030. cafef.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for nearly 98% of all active businesses in Vietnam. tudonghoangaynay.vn · tuoitre.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The trade balance for the first 15 days of August 2026 recorded a deficit of approximately $1.5 billion. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] A consortium including G42, Microsoft, FPT, VinaCapital, and Viet Thai proposed a $2.1 billion data center and AI project. doanhnghiephoinhap.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Samsung has plans for a chip packaging project valued at $4 billion. doanhnghiephoinhap.vn