Vietnam attracted US$24.09 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2025, up 27.3% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office. This includes newly-registered capital, capital increases, and share purchases. Specifically, 2,254 new projects brought in $10.03 billion, a 15.2% rise in project numbers, though registered capital fell 11.1%, indicating a shift toward smaller deals. Manufacturing and processing remained the top draw, receiving 55.9% ($5.61 billion) of the new capital, while real estate attracted 23.5% ($2.36 billion). Singapore was the largest investor with $2.84 billion, followed by China, Sweden, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Notably, adjusted capital soared 95.3% to $9.99 billion across 920 projects, reflecting strong investor confidence. In total, manufacturing and processing absorbed $12.12 billion (60.6% of FDI), followed by real estate with $4.95 billion (24.7%). FDI through share purchases rose 61% to $4.07 billion, mainly targeting high-value sectors like manufacturing and science-technology. Disbursed FDI reached $13.6 billion—Vietnam’s highest in five years. Meanwhile, Vietnamese outbound investment also surged, with total commitments reaching $528.5 million—a 3.5-fold increase. Electricity, transport, and retail were key sectors, with Laos being the top destination. These trends affirm Vietnam’s strong position in global capital flows. (ICE HO CHI MINH CITY)

Fonte notizia: Vietnam News