FDI in Vietnam: A Sustainable Growth Driver in the First 8 Months of 2025
In the first 8 months of 2025, Vietnam continued to affirm its position as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). The total registered FDI capital reached 26.14 billion USD, an increase of 27.3% compared to the same period last year, reflecting the strong confidence of the international business community in Vietnam’s investment environment.
Registered Foreign Investment Capital into Vietnam in the First Eight Months of the Years 2021–2025 (USD Billion)
Source: General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance)
Strong Growth Driven by Capital Adjustments
A highlight during this period was the impressive increase in adjusted capital. There were 996 projects registering capital adjustments, with an additional capital of 10.65 billion USD, up 85.9% compared to the same period last year. This shows that existing investors continue to trust and commit to expanding their business operations in Vietnam.
Investment Focused on Processing and Manufacturing Industry
The processing and manufacturing industry continues to play a key role, with implemented FDI capital reaching 12.57 billion USD, accounting for 81.6% of the total implemented FDI capital. Regarding newly registered capital, this sector attracted 6.53 billion USD, equivalent to 59.2% of the total newly registered capital during the period.
In addition, the real estate business recorded implemented capital of 1.24 billion USD (accounting for 8%) and newly registered capital of 2.37 billion USD (21.5%). The sector of production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning also attracted implemented capital of 563.6 million USD (3.7%).
This increase not only reflects the smooth progress of many large projects but also demonstrates efforts to improve the investment environment and remove difficulties to help foreign enterprises operate more effectively in Vietnam.
Vietnam – An Attractive Investment Destination on the International Map
In the past 8 months, newly registered FDI capital came from 78 countries and territories, with Singapore leading with a total registered capital of 3.06 billion USD (accounting for 27.8%), followed by China with 2.65 billion USD (24%), Sweden with 1 billion USD (9.1%), and Japan with 877.9 million USD (8%).
The sustained strong growth in attracting FDI reflects the confidence and lasting attractiveness of Vietnam in the eyes of international investors, thanks to stable policies, an increasingly favorable investment environment, and a high-quality workforce.
Outbound Investment Trends of Vietnamese Enterprises
Not only actively attracting foreign investment, Vietnamese enterprises are also expanding outbound investment activities with total newly registered and adjusted capital reaching 556.2 million USD, 3.8 times higher than the same period last year.
Vietnamese enterprises have currently invested in 33 countries and territories, with Laos being the top destination with a total capital of 150.3 million USD (27%), followed by the Philippines with 61.8 million USD (11.1%) and Indonesia with 60.5 million USD (10.9%).
The leading sector for outbound investment by Vietnamese enterprises is production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning with 111.2 million USD (20%). Other key sectors include warehousing and transportation with 109.1 million USD (19.6%), and wholesale, retail trade, and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles with 78.6 million USD (14.1%).
Source of reference: vneconomy.vn