FDI into Vietnam Rises 8.8% in Jan-August

Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam reached USD 3.21 billion in January–February 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year, marking the highest two-month FDI implementation in five years. Total registered FDI fell 12.6% to USD 6.03 billion. Newly registered capital rose 61.5% to USD 3.54 billion across 620 projects, led by manufacturing and processing (74.3%), followed by wholesale and retail trade (10.1%) and other sectors (15.6%). By country, South Korea led with USD 1.34 billion (37.8%), Singapore USD 1.1 billion (31.1%), China USD 522.8 million (14.8%), Japan USD 171 million (4.8%), Hong Kong USD 143 million (4.0%), and the US USD 85.6 million (2.4%). Capital adjustments fell 52.3% to USD 1.99 billion, while foreign capital via share acquisitions and contributions dropped 5.7% to USD 499.5 million, with 49.0% in manufacturing, 20.8% in wholesale and retail, and 30.2% in other sectors.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam reached USD 1.68 billion in January 2026, up 11.3% year-on-year from USD 1.51 billion, signaling continued expansion of foreign business activities. In contrast, total registered FDI fell 40.6% to USD 2.57 billion, largely due to a 67.4% decline in additional capital and a 38.6% drop in capital through share acquisitions. Newly registered capital, however, rose 15.7% to USD 1.489 billion across 349 projects, with the number of projects increasing 23.8%. By sector, manufacturing and processing accounted for the largest share (76.3%), followed by real estate (9.7%), information and communications (5.2%), wholesale and retail trade (4.8%), and professional activities (2.2%). Singapore remained the largest investor with 41.5% of total registered capital, followed by South Korea, China, and Japan. The Ministry of Finance said the data reflect sustained investor confidence amid global supply chain shifts.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam grew 9.0% year-on-year to USD 27.62 billion in 2025, the highest level recorded in the past five years. By sector, the processing and manufacturing industry attracted USD 22.88 billion, accounting for 82.8% of total realized FDI; real estate business activities recorded USD 1.93 billion (7.0%); and the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning registered USD 914.9 million (3.3%). Meanwhile, FDI pledges, an indicator of future disbursements, rose 0.5% to USD 38.42 billion, reflecting investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s long-term economic prospects. Among the 90 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during the period, Singapore was the largest investor with USD 4.84 billion, accounting for 27.9% of newly registered capital, followed by China (21.0%), Hong Kong (10.0%), and Japan (9.4%). .