FDI inflows into Vietnam continue to grow positively

The Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Finance) has just released a Quick Report on the situation of attracting foreign investment (FDI) in Vietnam and Vietnam's investment abroad in the first 4 months of 2025.

Regarding investment registration, in the first 4 months of 2025, the total newly registered investment capital, adjusted capital and contributed capital to buy shares of foreign investors reached nearly 13.82 billion USD, an increase of 39.9% over the same period in 2024. Specifically, there were 1,204 new investment projects (up 14.1% over the same period), the total newly registered capital reached more than 5.59 billion USD (down 23.8% over the same period).

Regarding capital adjustment, there were 540 projects registered to adjust investment capital (up 44.4% over the same period), the total additional investment capital reached nearly 6.4 billion USD (nearly 3.9 times higher than the same period).

Regarding capital contribution and share purchase, there were 1,106 capital contribution and share purchase transactions by foreign investors (up 8.3% over the same period), with the total value of capital contribution reaching nearly 1.83 billion USD (nearly 2.1 times higher than the same period).

Investment registration situation, in the first 4 months of 2025 (Source: Foreign Investment Agency)

Regarding investment registration by sector, foreign investors have invested in 18 out of 21 sectors of the national economy. Of which, the processing and manufacturing industry leads with a total investment capital of more than 8.9 billion USD, accounting for nearly 64.6% of the total registered investment capital, up 35.1% over the same period. The real estate business industry ranks second with a total investment capital of nearly 2.83 billion USD, accounting for 20.5% of the total registered investment capital, up 61.9% over the same period. Next are the professional activities, science and technology; accommodation and catering services with a total registered capital of nearly 611 million USD and more than 352 million USD, respectively.

In terms of the number of projects, the processing and manufacturing industry is the leading industry in the number of new projects (accounting for 38.5%) and the number of capital adjustment projects (accounting for 62%). The wholesale and retail industry is the leading industry in the number of capital contribution transactions to purchase shares (accounting for nearly 40%).

According to investment partners, 81 countries and territories have invested in Vietnam in the first 4 months of 2025. Of which, Singapore leads with a total investment capital of more than 3.2 billion USD, accounting for more than 23.5% of total investment capital, up 10% over the same period. South Korea ranks second with more than 2.8 billion USD, accounting for 20.4% of total investment capital, more than 3.3 times higher than the same period. Followed by China, Japan, Hong Kong (China) ...

In terms of number of projects, China is the leading partner in terms of new investment projects (accounting for 28.7%). South Korea leads in terms of capital adjustments (accounting for 18%) and GVMCP transactions (accounting for 26.4%).

By investment location, foreign investors invested in 52 provinces and cities across the country in the first 4 months of 2025. Bac Ninh took the lead with a total registered investment capital of more than 2.69 billion USD, accounting for 19.5% of the total investment capital nationwide, nearly 2.7 times higher than the same period. Dong Nai ranked second with more than 1.52 billion USD, accounting for 11% of the total registered investment capital, more than 2.3 times higher than the same period. Ho Chi Minh City ranked third with a total registered investment capital of more than 1.48 billion USD, accounting for 10.7% of the total investment capital nationwide, up 77.7% over the same period. Followed by Hanoi, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Ha Nam, etc.

In terms of number of projects, Ho Chi Minh City leads the country in terms of number of new projects (accounting for 39.5%), number of capital adjustment projects (accounting for 21.9%) and capital contribution to buy shares (accounting for 66.9%).

According to the Foreign Investment Agency, FDI inflows into Vietnam continued to grow positively in the context of many fluctuations in the global economy. In particular, adjusted investment capital (nearly 3.9 times higher) and capital contribution to buy shares (nearly 2.1 times higher) over the same period offset the decrease in new investment capital, bringing the total investment capital of the whole country in the first 4 months of the year up 39.9%.

The number of new investment projects, the number of projects with adjusted capital, and transactions of capital contribution to purchase shares have all increased, showing that foreign investors' confidence in the domestic investment environment continues to be strengthened, not only by new investments but also by expanding the scale of existing operations. Investors from Asia - such as Singapore, South Korea, China - still dominate, but at the same time there are signs of improvement from some smaller markets, demonstrating the diversification of investment capital flows. Localities with good attraction capacity continue to play a leading role in both the number and scale of projects.

As of the end of April 2025, the country had 43,020 valid projects with a total registered capital of more than 513.8 billion USD. The accumulated realized capital of foreign investment projects is estimated at nearly 329.3 billion USD, equivalent to nearly 64.1% of the total registered investment capital in effect.

By sector, foreign investors have invested in 19/21 sectors in the national economic classification system. Of which, the processing and manufacturing industry accounts for the highest proportion with more than 315.8 billion USD (accounting for 61.5% of total investment capital). Next are real estate businesses with nearly 76.4 billion USD (accounting for 14.9% of total investment capital); electricity production and distribution with nearly 42.1 billion USD (accounting for 8.2% of total investment capital).

According to investment partners, there are 150 countries and territories currently having valid investment projects in Vietnam. Of these, South Korea is in the lead with a total registered capital of more than 93.2 billion USD (accounting for 18.1% of total investment capital). Singapore is in second place with nearly 85.6 billion USD (accounting for 16.7% of total investment capital). Followed by Japan, Taiwan (China), Hong Kong (China).

By location, foreign investment has been present in all 63 provinces and cities nationwide, of which Ho Chi Minh City is the leading locality in attracting foreign investment with more than 59.4 billion USD (accounting for 11.6% of total investment capital); followed by Hanoi with nearly 44.2 billion USD (accounting for 8.6% of total investment capital); Binh Duong with nearly 42.8 billion USD (accounting for 8.3% of total investment capital).

Regarding Vietnam's investment abroad, in the first 4 months of 2025, Vietnamese investors invested in 43 new projects abroad and made 12 adjustments to investment capital. Vietnam's total investment abroad reached nearly 309.3 million USD (3.1 times higher than the same period).

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/dong-von-fdi-vao-viet-nam-tiep-tuc-tang-truong-tich-cuc-252341.html