Vietnam's FDI Hits 17-Year High Amidst Investment Surge
Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $54.85 billion in the first 10 months of the year, the highest since 2009, driven by a surge in new capital. This reflects growing international confidence in Vietnam's business environment, though experts caution about over-reliance on foreign capital and potential risks from US trade policies.
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