FDI, technology transfer, and spillover effects: A case study of Vietnam
Published: August 3, 2026
doi:10.62831/nckh.2026.366.v1
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), technology transfer, and productivity spillover effects in Vietnam during the period 2010 - 2025. The results indicate that while FDI inflows have significantly contributed to growth and exports, their spillover effects on domestic productivity remain limited and conditional on firms’ absorptive capacity and market competition. Regions with higher-quality resources and developed industrial ecosystems benefit more from FDI, whereas less developed areas experience weaker spillovers. The study emphasizes that FDI is most effective when aligned with domestic capabilities and strong local linkages.
Keywords
foreign direct investmenttechnology transferspillover effectsabsorptive capacitymarket competition
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