During the nine-month period, 2,926 new projects were licensed, up 17.4 per cent from a year earlier, though newly registered capital dipped 8.6 per cent to $12.39 billion. Disbursed FDI stood at $18.8 billion, also the highest in five years, reflecting investors’ sustained trust in Vietnam’s economic prospects and business environment.
Nguyen Anh Tuan, deputy director general of the Foreign Investment Agency, highlighted the importance of strengthening linkages between the foreign-invested and domestic private sectors. He added that the implementation of Resolution 50 on foreign investment orientation would continue to prioritise efficiency and quality, targeting double-digit growth between 2026 and 2030, according to Vietnam's media reports.
Ho Chi Minh City led the nation in FDI inflows, followed by Bac Ninh and Hanoi. The southern city, along with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau, recorded $4.4 billion in new and adjusted capital—96.4 per cent of last year’s level and 118 per cent of its annual target. City chairman Nguyen Van Duoc said large-scale projects such as the IFC International Transshipment Port and the coastal Smart City would spur new waves of development and reinforce Ho Chi Minh City’s ambition to become an international financial hub.
In the north, Bac Ninh province attracted over $4.7 billion, accounting for 16.8 per cent of total FDI, followed by Hanoi with $3.8 billion. Provincial chairman Vuong Quoc Tuan said the focus remains on fostering innovation, streamlining administrative processes, and building sustainable supply chains.
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