Vietnam FDI hits $33.69 bn in Jan–Nov 2025, up 7.4% YoY

Foreign investment inflows into Vietnam have reached $33.69 billion in the first 11 months of the year, rising 7.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY), according to the Ministry of Finance.

Newly registered capital stood at $15.956 billion, down 8.2 per cent, but the number of new projects surged to 3,695 up 21.7 per cent, highlighting strong interest from small and medium-sized foreign enterprises.

Capital added to existing projects grew sharply to $11.617 billion, a 17 per cent increase, while capital contributions and share purchases jumped 50.7 per cent to $6.117 billion, underscoring a robust rebound in mergers and acquisitions.

The ministry noted that this surge in contributions reflects strengthened investor confidence in Vietnam’s operating environment and long-term economic prospects, Vietnamese media reports said.

Realised FDI reached an estimated $23.6 billion, up 8.9 per cent and marking the highest level in five years. Among the 88 economies investing in Vietnam, Singapore led with $4.29 billion, accounting for 26.9 per cent of newly registered capital. It was followed by China ($3.4 billion), Hong Kong ($1.66 billion), Japan ($1.56 billion), Sweden ($1 billion), Taiwan ($951.1 million) and South Korea ($659.6 million).

ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)