Vietnam hits 5-year FDI high as disbursements jump 8.8% in Jan-Oct

From January to October 2025, total registered FDI—comprising newly registered capital, additional investment, and foreign share purchases—surged 15.6 per cent YoY to $31.52 billion. The period saw 3,321 new projects worth $14.07 billion, reflecting a 21.1 per cent rise in project count but a 7.6 per cent decline in total capital. The manufacturing and processing industry accounted for $7.97 billion (56.7 per cent) of newly registered investment, followed by real estate with $2.75 billion (19.5 per cent).

Singapore retained its position as Vietnam’s largest investor during the period with $3.76 billion (26.7 per cent), followed by China at $3.21 billion (22.8 per cent), Hong Kong (China) at $1.38 billion (9.8 per cent), and Japan at $1.17 billion (8.3 per cent). Bac Ninh province topped the list of localities attracting new FDI with more than $1.7 billion, trailed by Ho Chi Minh City ($1.6 billion) and Hai Phong City ($1.4 billion), according to Vietnamese media reports.

A total of 1,206 ongoing projects received an additional $12.11 billion in investment, representing a robust 45 per cent increase from last year. When combining new and supplementary capital, the manufacturing and processing sector absorbed $16.37 billion (62.5 per cent.

Foreign investors’ capital contributions and share acquisitions amounted to $5.34 billion across 2,918 transactions, up 45.1 per cent from the previous year. Manufacturing and processing activities drew $1.86 billion (34.9 per cent).

ALCHEMPro News Desk (SG)