Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam's southern key economic region are poised for continued strong growth as a series of major strategic infrastructure projects are set to come into operation, ushering in a new development cycle for the entire region. The recent mergers of provinces and cities have opened up new development space and provided a strong boost to FDI attraction across the region. In the first 11 months of 2025, FDI inflows recorded particular surge in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Tay Ninh. HCM City attracted 7.67 billion USD in FDI during the 11-month period, up 24.2% year-on-year. Following the mergers, the city has drawn increasing interest from international investors seeking cooperat...