Investment

The push for early transactions must go hand in hand with full compliance with regulations on licensing, financial safety, foreign exchange management, anti-money laundering and investor protection.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to allocate state budget funds over the 2027-2035 period to expand the charter capital of its Venture Capital Fund, while diversifying financing channels to boost resources for infrastructure and key projects.

The industrial capabilities Vietnam has acquired from decades of oil and gas operations must be turned into a strategic asset for future development.

Vietnam’s nominal per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is forecasted to reach $5,259 this year, allowing the country to overtake Indonesia and climb to fifth place in ASEAN, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2026 World Economic Outlook report.

Vietnam Airlines plans to operate the Long Thanh - Hanoi route along with several international routes; Vietjet Air intends to launch domestic routes connecting Long Thanh with major economic and tourist centers across the country.

Vietnam must ensure that the country’s rapid trade growth is reflected in stronger national maritime capabilities.