FDI disbursement in Vietnam hits 5-yr high in H1 2025

09 Jul '25

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FDI disbursement in Vietnam hits 5-yr high in H1 2025

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FDI inflows into Vietnam were worth an estimated $21.51 billion in H1 2025—a 32.6-per cent rise YoY.
Disbursed foreign investment reached a five-year high of $11.72 billion in the six months.
Singapore led with over $4.6 billion, making up 21.4 per cent of total foreign investment capital and down by 24.8 per cent YoY.
Vietnam invested $487.1 million overseas during H1 2025.

Foreign investment inflows into Vietnam were worth an estimated $21.51 billion in the first half (H1) this year—a 32.6-per cent increase year on year (YoY).

Of that, over $9.3 billion came from 1,988 newly-licensed foreign-invested projects.

Disbursed foreign investment reached a five-year high of $11.72 billion in H1 2025 in the country, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Foreign investors poured additional investment capital of $8.95 billion into 826 existing projects in the six months, a domestic media outlet reported.

Foreign investors conducted 1,708 capital contribution and share purchase transactions worth over $3.28 billion during the period—up by 73.6 per cent YoY.

The manufacturing and processing sector attracted $12 billion during the six months, making up 55.6 per cent of the total registered capital and up by 3.9 per cent YoY.

Among 92 nations and territories investing in Vietnam, Singapore led with over $4.6 billion, making up 21.4 per cent of total foreign investment capital and down by 24.8 per cent YoY.

South Korea ranked second with more than $3 billion, accounting for nearly 14 per cent of the total and doubling last year's figure.

It was followed by China ($2.55 billion), Japan ($2.15 billion) and Malaysia ($1.59 billion).

Vietnam invested $487.1 million overseas during H1 2025.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)

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