Hanoi, July 22 -- Vietnam is actively recalibrating its core investment prospects from cost gain to institutional trust, said Dr. Sven David, General Director and CEO at VIET Transformation Advisors.

In his article posted on dautu.vn on July 21, he analysed the landscape of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam in the new context. For decades, low labour costs and an abundant workforce served as Vietnam's key competitive advantages. Today, a more durable, compelling asset steadily takes their place: institutional credibility. This foundational shift is no longer merely theoretical, strong empirical evidence substantiates it.

According to figures from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance, in the first half of ...