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The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) category covers investment trends, policy changes, and sector-specific capital flows. It explores new project announcements, economic incentives, investor sentiment, and regulatory frameworks, providing insights into trade agreements, multinational expansions, and infrastructure projects shaping investment landscapes.
Investment: FDI commitments to Vietnam top US$18 billion by end-May
Vietnam’s total registered foreign investment had reached US$18.39 billion as of May 31, 2025, up 51.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Construction: Vietnam’s construction sector secures US$12 million in March FDI commitments
The construction sector received US$12.41 million in foreign direct investment in March. This included 3 new projects worth US$2 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Automotive: Vietnam’s auto-trade and repairs sector records US$123 million in March FDI
The wholesale and retail trade sector, including the repair of cars, motorcycles and motorbikes, recorded US$123.46 million in foreign direct investment in March 2025. This comprised 103 new projects worth US$19 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Manufacturing: Vietnam March new manufacturing FDI tops US$2 billion
Vietnam’s processing and manufacturing industry recorded a total of US$2,077.01 million in foreign direct investment in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. This included 123 new projects valued at US$1,174 million, accounting for more than half of total inflows.
Tourism & hospitality: Vietnam’s accommodation and food services sees US$37 million in March FDI
The accommodation and food services sector recorded US$36.61 million in foreign direct investment in March 2025. This included 4 new projects with a total value of US$33 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Banking and finance: Vietnam’s finance and insurance sector sees US$142 million in March FDI commitments
The finance, banking and insurance sector attracted US$141.94 million in foreign direct investment in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This included just 1 new project valued at US$2 million.
Education: Vietnam’s education and training sector records US$44 million in March FDI
The education and training sector attracted US$43.57 million in foreign direct investment in March. No new projects were launched during the month, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Transport & infrastructure: Vietnam’s logistics sector March FDI tops US$156 million
The warehouse and transportation sector received US$156.66 million in foreign direct investment in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Of this, 11 new projects were licensed with a combined value of US$21 million.
Healthcare: Vietnam’s health and social assistance sector records US$92 million in March FDI
The health and social assistance sector saw US$92 million in foreign direct investment in March. No new projects were reported during the month, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Technology: Vietnam’s science and technology sector sees over US$235 million in March FDI commitments
The professional, scientific and technological activities sector attracted US$235.95 million in foreign direct investment in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This included 46 new projects worth just US$12 million, indicating modest initial capital commitments.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector records US$3 million in March FDI
The agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector attracted US$3.07 million in foreign direct investment in March. This included 1 new project worth US$2 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Real Estate: Vietnam’s March real estate sector FDI over US$915 million
Foreign direct investment into real estate projects in Vietnam totalled US$915.70 million in March, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The sector saw 12 new projects valued at US$759 million, accounting for more than 80 percent of the total inflow into real esate.
ICT: Vietnam’s information and communication sector recordsUS$103 million in March FDI
The information and communication sector attracted US$102.93 million in foreign direct investment in March. This included 22 new projects valued at just US$2 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam FDI by Sector: March Update [data set] : Projects, Capital
Vietnam added another 334 new foreign direct invested projects in March, along with just over US$4.01 billion in additional capital commitments, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. The biggest gains were in manufacturing and processing which added 123 new projects and US$1.17 billion in capital commitments.
Bestway International launches US$300 million factory in Vietnam’s Can Tho City
Chinese group Bestway International has officially launched a US$300 million investment project in Can Tho city, marking a major boost for large-scale foreign investment in the Mekong Delta region, Vietnam’s English language news site, Vietnam Plus is reporting.
Coffee: Nestlé invests additional US$73 million in southern Vietnam coffee plant
Nestlé Vietnam has announced an additional investment of nearly VND1.9 trillion (US$73.4 million) into its Tri An coffee factory in Dong Nai province, boosting its total investment in the country to nearly VND20.2 trillion (US$780.83 million), The Investor is reporting.
FDI investors warn of financial distress if Vietnam retroactively revises solar FIT
Vietnam is considering retroactively adjusting the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) rates for solar energy projects raising significant concerns among foreign direct invested (FDI) enterprises. The FIT rate, initially set at 9.35 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) could potentially be reduced to 7.09 cents or even 4.8 cents per kWh, VN Express has reported.
Denmark firms add US$19 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
Thailand firms add US$19.38 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
Laos firms add US$30.3 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
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