FiinGroup’s insights at Indochine Counsel’s seminar: Where is foreign capital heading in Vietnam’s new investment cycle?

According to FiinGroup’s data, registered FDI in Vietnam rose 55.4% year on year in the first eight months of 2026. Beyond the increase in registered capital, foreign investors are turning their attention to new projects, higher-value sectors, and M&A opportunities with the potential to create long-term value.

On September 18, 2026,Indochine Counsel’s 20th Anniversary Client Seminarsucessfully took place in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together business leaders, investors and experts to discuss changes in Vietnam’s business environment.

Representing FiinGroup, Mr. Le Xuan Dong, CFA, Managing Director of Market Research and Advisory, delivered a presentation and joined a panel discussion on Vietnam’s emerging growth drivers and the shifting patterns of capital flows, FDI and M&A in 2026.

Drawing on data-driven analysis, his presentation helped businesses and investors identify opportunities, assess the market and make more informed plans for investment or expansion in Vietnam.

Mr. Le Xuan Dong, CFA, Managing Director of Market Research & Advisory at FiinGroup, presenting at the seminar

Key takeaways from his presentation:

• M&A activities recovered in the first half of 2026, driven by by real estate, retail and industrial goods & services. Consumer finance, healthcare, education, data centres and electric vehicles are also emerging as attractive investment opportunities.

• Infrastructure development, the energy transition, AI and data infrastructure, and the digital economy are creating substantial demand for long-term capital. This presents opportunities for FDI, M&A, private equity and private credit to play a greater role in Vietnam’s development.

Speakers of Indochine Counsel’s 20th Anniversary Client Seminar, which explored Vietnam’s new growth drivers in the AI era

👉 READ THE FULL PRESENTATION HERE

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