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Vietnam business regulatory and confidence trends

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The Vietnamese government has begun addressing business concerns by disclosing the results of petition processing aimed at promoting growth and competitiveness. These efforts cover various sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, foreign investor capital accounts, and banking activities. Relevant ministries and local authorities have been directed to resolve these issues or propose policy amendments. Despite these administrative efforts, business sentiment shows mixed results. The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) reported a Business Confidence Index (BCI) of 78.3 points for the third quarter of 2026. While this remains high, it reflects a slight decrease of 1.4 points from the previous quarter. Sectoral performance varies significantly, with the agriculture and food value chain seeing growth, while tourism and hospitality experienced a sharp decline. Many Recent data indicates a strong long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market, with 90% of surveyed businesses willing to recommend Vietnam as an investment destination. Specifically, 63% of companies plan to continue operations for over five years, and 23% have an investment horizon exceeding 20 years. During a high-level seminar involving Vietnamese President To Lam and leaders from the European Commission and the Belgian Senate, EuroCham announced the ‘Give Back to Vietnam’ initiative to promote community contributions. Major corporations in infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, and aerospace, including Siemens, Ericsson, and Heineken, participated in discussions regarding technological cooperation and investment expansion. However, approximately 60% of companies continue to cite administrative procedures and paperwork as a major obstacle.

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