FDI Into Vietnam Rises 9% in 2025

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam grew 9.0% year-on-year to USD 27.62 billion in 2025, the highest level recorded in the past five years.

Meanwhile, FDI pledges, an indicator of future disbursements, rose 0.5% to USD 38.42 billion, reflecting investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s long-term economic prospects.

Among the 90 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during the period, Singapore was the largest investor with USD 4.84 billion, accounting for 27.9% of newly registered capital, followed by China (21.0%), Hong Kong (10.0%), and Japan (9.4%).

By sector, the processing and manufacturing industry attracted USD 9.8 billion, accounting for 56.5% of newly licensed investment, while real estate activities recorded USD 3.67 billion (21.2%).

The remaining sectors together accounted for USD 3.85 billion (22.2%).