An analysis of the new direction of Resolution 10-NQ/TW on FDI attraction, from prioritizing project quality, high technology, linkages with Vietnamese enterprises, to administrative reform and sustainable development.
On June 8, 2026, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economic sector (FDI). Although not a legal normative document and not directly creating new procedures or obligations, Resolution 10 is considered an important strategic orientation, laying the groundwork for perfecting investment policies, laws, and FDI management mechanisms in the coming period.
A notable point is that Vietnam is shifting from the goal of attracting a large amount of investment capital to selecting projects that generate added value, transfer technology, and contribute to the sustainable development of the economy.
For many years, registered capital size and project numbers were often important indicators when evaluating the effectiveness of investment attraction.
Resolution 10 indicates that this approach is changing.
Instead of prioritizing large-capital projects, the new policy aims to select projects capable of:
This reflects the orientation towards building a strategic investment ecosystem, where project quality and efficiency are paramount.
One of the significant changes is that the investment incentive mechanism will not solely be based on capital size or business sector.
In the coming period, incentive policies are expected to be considered based on whether investors fulfill their commitments regarding:
Concurrently, management agencies will strengthen post-inspection throughout the project's lifecycle and may adjust incentive policies if investors fail to fulfill their registered commitments.
This is a shift from an "incentives upon investment" mechanism to "incentives based on investment effectiveness".
The Resolution identifies several sectors that will be prioritized for investment attraction in the coming period, including:
In addition to manufacturing activities, Vietnam also encourages investors to establish:
This indicates that Vietnam not only aims to attract manufacturing plants but also desires to become a destination for research, management, and technology development activities.
While previously the use of domestic suppliers was primarily considered an encouraging factor, under the new orientation, linkages with Vietnamese enterprises will become an important criterion when evaluating the quality of FDI projects.
The government will promote:
Projects that create linkage chains with Vietnamese enterprises will have more opportunities to receive policy support.
The Resolution continues to affirm the direction of administrative procedure reform to facilitate investors.
Some notable orientations include:
The application of technology is expected to shorten processing times for applications, while enhancing transparency in investment management activities.
The Resolution identifies human resource development as one of the decisive factors for the quality of FDI flows.
Accordingly:
This is a step to enhance the long-term competitiveness of the economy instead of relying solely on labor cost advantages.
The Resolution sets the goal of economic development alongside environmental protection and national security assurance.
Encouraged projects include:
This trend will directly impact the selection and evaluation of future FDI projects.
The Resolution affirms the policy of developing capital markets and attracting indirect investment.
M&A activities continue to be encouraged, especially for transactions that bring:
However, transactions related to:
will continue to be strictly controlled.
Given the new direction of Resolution 10, investors should shift from a mindset of "seeking incentives" to "demonstrating value delivered." In the project preparation process, businesses need to build an investment strategy linked to technology transfer, human resource development, linkages with domestic enterprises, and meeting sustainable development criteria.
For M&A transactions, in addition to completing legal procedures, investors also need to assess the potential for long-term value creation for the target enterprise, as this will be an increasingly important factor for management agencies as FDI policy shifts towards selecting high-quality projects.
Resolution 10-NQ/TW marks a significant shift in Vietnam's investment attraction policy: from prioritizing quantity to prioritizing quality. In the coming period, investors' competitive advantage will not only come from capital size but also from the ability to transfer technology, develop domestic supply chains, train human resources, and meet sustainable development standards.
For FDI enterprises and foreign investors, this is the time to review investment strategies, project structures, and cooperation models in Vietnam to leverage new policies, while preparing for a management trend focused on post-inspection, based on commitment performance and risk management.
An analysis of the new direction of Resolution 10-NQ/TW on FDI attraction, from prioritizing project quality, high technology, linkages with Vietnamese enterprises, to administrative reform and sustainable development.
An analysis of the new direction of Resolution 10-NQ/TW on FDI attraction, from prioritizing project quality, high technology, linkages with Vietnamese enterprises, to administrative reform and sustainable development.
An analysis of the new direction of Resolution 10-NQ/TW on FDI attraction, from prioritizing project quality, high technology, linkages with Vietnamese enterprises, to administrative reform and sustainable development.
An analysis of the new direction of Resolution 10-NQ/TW on FDI attraction, from prioritizing project quality, high technology, linkages with Vietnamese enterprises, to administrative reform and sustainable development.
On March 31, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 96/2026/ND-CP detailing the implementation of the Investment Law 2025. The Decree takes effect from the date of signing and replaces Decree 31/2021/ND-CP, creating a new legal framework for investment activities in Vietnam, especially foreign direct investment (FDI).
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