investment
The Investment category covers capital flows, financial markets, foreign direct investment (FDI), and private equity. It explores emerging opportunities, risk factors, regulatory changes, and economic policies, providing insights for businesses, investors, and policymakers navigating investment landscapes.
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.
Automotive: VinFast shifts focus to Asia amid widening losses
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast reported a US$1.26 billion loss in Q4 2024, an 81 percent increase year-on-year. The company will deprioritise North America and Europe, turning instead to Asia, including India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, Bloomberg has reported.
Garments and textiles: H&M-backed Syre to invest US$1 billion in Vietnam
Garment manufacturing in Vietnam is set to receive a significant boost with Syre Group—a subsidiary of H&M Group and Vargas—announcing a US$1 billion investment in building a high-tech polyester recycling complex in Binh Dinh province. The project aims to turn Vietnam into the first global hub for fabric recycling using renewable energy and advanced EU–US standards, VN Express is reporting.
Vietnam foreign exchange market to reach US$7.9 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s foreign exchange market reached US$3.4 billion in 2024 and is forecast to more than double to US$7.9 billion by 2033, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.61 percent during 2025–2033. The sector is expanding on the back of robust exports, foreign direct investment, and growing financial market sophistication, according to a report from IMARC Group.
Vietnam medical tourism market to reach US$3.7 billion by 2033: Report
Vietnam’s medical tourism sector is surging, projected to grow from US$722.3 million in 2024 to US$3.7 billion by 2033, driven by affordable, high-quality healthcare and increasing international demand for cosmetic, dental, and surgical procedures, according to a report from IMARC group.
Equitization of state-owned enterprises stalls as Vietnam looks set to miss 2025 targets
Despite a plan to equitize 30 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) during the 2023–2025 period, none have been equitized as of Q1 2025, raising concerns about the feasibility of Vietnam’s SOE reform targets, VN Economy is reporting. The plan had expected to raise VND 36.82 trillion (approx. US$1.47 billion) from equitizations.
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.
US tariffs prompt LG to pause Vietnam expansion plans
LG Electronics has suspended expansion plans for its microwave and refrigerator production lines in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, citing the rising cost burden from new US tariffs. The decision comes despite strong financial performance in 2024 and highlights the growing impact of tariff-driven trade tensions on foreign-invested manufacturers in Vietnam, The Investor is reporting.
ADB to invest US$150 million in Vietnam’s private education sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced its first private sector investment in Vietnam’s education sector, leading a US$150 million sustainability-linked loan to Vinschool. The loan will reportedly support new facilities for 20,400 students in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hung Yen, The Asset is reporting.
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.
Vietnam’s FDI inflows up by 35.5 percent in first two months of 2025
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.
Seychelles firms add US$30.95 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
Cayman Islands firms add US$39.9 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
Switzerland firms add US$45.29 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
Vietnam PM meets with China firms Friday, US firms Saturday
The Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, met with Chinese business leaders Friday and with business leaders from the US on Saturday. Talks with both countries followed basically the same line with the Vietnamese Prime Minister pushing for greater foreign direct investment and long term commitments to Vietnam’s economic development.
Malaysian firms add US$68.7 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
Samoa firms add US$81.03 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
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.
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