Hanoi, July 24 -- The shift in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Vietnam may become clearer after August 1 - the date when the US is set to officially announce its new tariff policy.

As that deadline nears, investors are closely watching developments, with potential implications for global investment flows. This policy's possible impact on FDI into Vietnam is becoming a focus of concern again.

Speaking at the annual Vietnam Industrial Connect 2025 held by IPA Vietnam, the company's Chairman and CEO Nguyen Dinh Nam noted a decline in newly registered FDI in Vietnam, which reflects a pause in new foreign investments.

Most capital is going toward existing projects. While the number of new projects is high, their average investmen...