Vietnam Shifts FDI Strategy: Prioritizing Domestic Firms and Tech Transfer
Vietnam is shifting its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction strategy from relying on tax incentives and low costs to prioritizing domestic enterprise development, technology transfer, and building an innovation ecosystem. This move, guided by Politburo Resolution 10 of 2026, positions FDI as a crucial component of the national economy, focusing on value creation.
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