FDI in general and FDI in trade in particular have considerably contributed to the sustainable development of Vietnam trading system as well as the national socio-economic life. Since trade represents an essential sector to the success of Vietnams international integration process amid the global financial crisis and economic downturn, it is necessary to study the situation of FDI in trade and its impacts on Vietnam trading system. On this basis, some views and solutions can be suggested to attract more FDI to systematically and synchronously develop the national trading activities in the coming period to 2020, making them compatible to the international trading environment and the national trading conditions.