Investment

With government incentive policies arriving in November 2026, Vietnam is targeting high-quality data center FDI. Leveraging its early-stage market status, the country is uniquely positioned to deploy purpose-built AI and high-performance computing infrastructure from the start.

Vietnam’s demand for high-quality human resources over the coming years is set to outpace market supply. Rapid digital economy expansion, global talent mobility, and growing executive-level requirements are intensifying competition for skilled professionals.

Leading the pack were Quang Ninh (15.04%), Thai Nguyen (13.96%), Bac Ninh (13.83%), and Hai Phong (13.09%).

According to World Bank Division Director for Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Lao PDR, Ms. Mariam J. Sherman, Vietnam stands at a watershed moment following the adoption of Resolution 19-NQ/TW on renewing Vietnam’s development model in July 2026.

Addressing the annual Vietnam New Economy Forum 2026 (VNEF 2026), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Sy Hung, President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), affirmed that the past two years witnessed unprecedented institutional breakthroughs, unlocking developmental headroom and creating robust momentum for enterprises.

Spanning institutional frameworks, subnational administration, capital efficiency, and the business climate, discussions converged on the urgent imperative to close the gap between policy design and real-world outcomes.