Increase in both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflows and Disbursement

According to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam experienced an increase in both registered FDI inflows and disbursement. During the period, the total registered FDI reached nearly $25.7 billion, marking a 14.7% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, $18 billion was disbursed, showing a rise of 2.4%.

The number of newly registered projects also saw significant growth, with 2,608 projects registered, amounting to a combined capital of $15.29 billion. This represents a 66.1% increase in the number of projects and a 54% increase in capital compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, the value of capital contribution and share purchase deals increased by 35.4% to $5.13 billion.

In contrast, $5.33 billion was added to 1,051 existing projects, a decrease of 39% compared to the previous year. However, the number of projects receiving additions increased by 19.4%.

The manufacturing and processing sector led in terms of FDI attraction, with $18.84 billion invested, accounting for 72.1% of the total registered FDI inflows and showing an almost 46% increase compared to the previous year. The real estate sector followed with $2.14 billion, while finance and banking attracted $1.54 billion, and wholesale and retail received $907 million.

From January to September, Vietnam attracted investment from 108 countries and territories. Singapore topped the list with $4.65 billion, contributing 18% of the total, followed by South Korea with $3.93 billion and Hong Kong with $3.54 billion. Investments were made in 55 provinces and cities across the country. Quang Ninh province led with $3.09 billion, accounting for 12% of the total and showing a 41.3% increase compared to the previous year. Haiphong came second with over $2.8 billion, a 2.14-fold increase from the same period last year. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bac Giang were also among the top destinations for investment.

The export value of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), including crude oil, was estimated at nearly $214 billion, representing a decrease of 8.2% compared to the previous year. Excluding crude oil, the export value reached $212.5 billion, accounting for 73% of the total but showing a decrease of over 8% on-year. The import value of FIEs was nearly $172.34 billion, down almost 13% on-year and accounting for 64.4% of the total. FIEs reported a trade surplus of $41.6 billion (including crude oil) or $40.17 billion (excluding crude oil), while local businesses reported a trade deficit of $18.46 billion.

As of October 20, Vietnam had 38,622 valid projects with a total registered investment of $460 billion, and the disbursed capital reached $292 billion.