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In January, firms from Denmark contributed US$19 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$2.83 million compared to December, which saw US$21.83 million in registered capital with 3 new projects.

In January, firms from Thailand contributed US$19.38 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$27.34 million compared to December, which saw US$46.72 million in registered capital with 2 new projects.

In January, firms from Laos contributed US$30.3 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$30.25 million compared to December, which saw US$0.05 million in registered capital with 1 new project.

Total new foreign investment capital registered in Vietnam in the first two months of 2025 reached nearly US$6.90 billion, reflecting a 35.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics. This figure includes newly registered capital, adjusted investment capital, and capital contributions through share purchases by foreign investors.

In January, firms from Seychelles contributed US$30.95 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 2 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$33.40 million compared to December, which saw US$64.35 million in registered capital with 3 new projects.

In January, firms from the Cayman Islands contributed US$39.9 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$26.79 million compared to December, which saw US$13.11 million in registered capital with 1 new project.

In January, Swiss firms contributed US$45.29 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$42.48 million compared to December, which saw US$2.81 million in registered capital with 1 new project.

In January, Malaysian firms contributed US$68.7 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 8 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$43.49 million compared to December, which saw US$25.21 million in registered capital with 3 new projects.

In January, Samoa firms contributed US$81.03 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 3 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$3.16 million compared to December, which saw US$77.87 million in registered capital with 5 new projects.

In January, Taiwan firms contributed US$138.81 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 18 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$109.95 million compared to December, which saw US$248.76 million in registered capital with 14 new projects.

In January, Hong Kong firms contributed US$161.05 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 32 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$546.28 million compared to December, which saw US$707.33 million in registered capital with 44 new projects.

In January, Chinese firms contributed US$489.87 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 85 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$358.85 million compared to December, which saw US$848.72 million in registered capital with 96 new projects.

In January, Japanese firms invested US$599.09 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 21 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$710.96 million in registered capital compared to December, which saw a negative balance of US$111.87 million across 25 new projects.

In January, Singaporean firms contributed US$1.24 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam across 39 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$176.67 million in registered capital compared to December, which saw US$1.07 billion invested across 54 new projects.

In January, Korean firms added a total of US$1.25 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam as well as 30 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks a decrease of US$1.91 billion compared to December, which saw US$3.17 billion in registered capital with 42 new projects.

The rise in FDI in Bac Ninh reflects the province’s growing prominence as a key investment destination within Vietnam. The surge is largely driven by its strong manufacturing sector, particularly in electronics and high-tech industries.

In 2024, Turkey invested in 7 new projects with US$763.47 million in newly registered capital.

The substantial growth in FDI in December highlights Hai Phong’s rising prominence as a key investment hub in northern Vietnam. The city’s favourable location, robust infrastructure, and growing industrial sector continue to attract foreign investors, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and real estate development.