EUROPEAN BUSINESSES CONFIDENT IN VIETNAM’S GROWTH MOMENTUM IN 2026

27/01/2026

📊 According to EuroCham’s Q4/2025 Business Confidence Index (BCI) report,
although administrative procedures remain a major obstacle, late-2025 reforms are laying positive foundations for Vietnam’s investment climate.

📉 Remaining Challenges

53% are concerned about administrative burdens
52% cite regulatory inconsistency
📉 Customs procedures, visas, and work permits continue to cause difficulties
→ Increasing compliance costs and slowing operations.

📉 However, the level of concern has fallen by 12 percentage points compared with the previous quarter—a clear sign of improvement.

🏛️ Government Reforms Raise Expectations

Resolution 68 promotes:
✔️ Simplification of procedures
✔️ Digitalization
✔️ A shift toward post-clearance inspection

📲 76% of businesses have already registered for VNeID.

🚀 EU Companies’ Plans for 2026

✔️ 50% intend to expand investment
✔️ 45% will focus on recruiting high-skilled talent
✔️ 41% are accelerating AI and automation adoption 🤖

🏗️ Strong Expectations for Infrastructure, Logistics, and Public Investment

🌍 Vietnam in Long-Term Strategy

EuroCham notes that Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a central player in global growth chains.

💬 The EuroCham Chairman emphasized:
👉 Businesses expect consistency, predictability, and faster implementation in ongoing reforms.

📈 Despite remaining challenges, the European business community believes Vietnam is entering 2026 with well-founded optimism and strong long-term growth potential.

📎 Source: VnEconomy

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✅ Extensive partner network supplying major global retail chains
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✅ Stable supply capacity meeting EU, US, Japan, and Australia standards
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