FDI Into Vietnam Rises 8.9% in Jan-Nov

2025-12-06 02:13 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam increased 8.9% year-on-year to USD 23.6 billion from January to November 2025, marking the highest level for the eleven months in the past five years.

The processing and manufacturing industry attracted USD 19.56 billion, accounting for 82.9% of total realized FDI; real estate business activities recorded USD 1.67 billion (7.1%); and the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning registered USD 754.9 million (3.2%).

Meanwhile, FDI pledges, an indicator of future disbursements, rose 7.4% to USD 33.69 billion, reflecting investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s long-term economic prospects.

Among the 88 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during the period, Singapore was the largest investor with USD 4.29 billion, accounting for 26.9% of newly registered capital, followed by China (21.3%), Hong Kong (10.4%), and Japan (9.8%).



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