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Tag: fdi

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.

 

Vietnam FDI Tracker by Sector: January Update [data set]

Vietnam added another 282 new foreign direct invested projects in January, along with just over US$4.3 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 119 new projects and US$3.1 billion in newly registered capital.

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Vietnam FDI Source Country Tracker: January Update [data set]

China was the leading foreign direct investor in Vietnam in terms of the number of projects initiated in December with 85 new projects. South Korea, however, was the biggest investor in terms of registered Capital adding US$1.25 billion in capital, according to data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Notably there was a significant drop across the board in terms of new projects and capital, however, the last week of January was the Lunar New Year break with government offices closed for five days.

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Outbound FDI in January for Vietnam tops US$83 million

In January, Vietnamese investors invested in 10 new projects abroad, with no changes to the investment capital, bringing Vietnam’s total investment abroad to more than US$83 million. This represents a 5.1 times increase compared to the same period last year.

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Vietnam’s Hanoi sees contraction in new FDI in 2024

The growth in FDI reflects Hanoi’s sustained role as a major business and investment hub in Vietnam. The city continues to attract foreign investors across various sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and services, driven by its highly educated workforce, well-developed infrastructure, and favourable business environment.

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