Vietnam’s registered foreign investment rose sharply in the first four months of 2026, driven by a surge in new project capital and strong inflows into manufacturing, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Total registered foreign investment, including new, adjusted, and capital contribution flows, reached US$18.24 billion as of April 27, up 32.0 percent year on year.
Newly registered capital accounted for the bulk of the increase, with 1,249 projects worth US$12.15 billion, up 3.7 percent in project count and 2.2 times higher in value compared to a year earlier. Manufacturing and processing led with US$8.12 billion, followed by utilities at US$2.31 billion.
Singapore was the largest source of new investment with US$6.05 billion, making up 49.8 percent of newly registered capital, followed by South Korea at US$4.08 billion and China at US$524.1 million.
Including both new and adjusted capital, manufacturing and processing attracted US$10.49 billion, or 68.6 percent of total inflows, reinforcing its position as the dominant sector for foreign investment.
Foreign investors also increased capital contributions and share purchases, with 976 transactions worth US$2.96 billion, up 61.9 percent year on year. Most of this activity was concentrated in wholesale and retail trade, which accounted for US$1.89 billion.
Realised foreign direct investment reached US$7.40 billion over the period, up 9.8 percent year on year and the highest four-month figure in five years.
Manufacturing accounted for the majority of disbursed capital at US$6.12 billion, or 82.7 percent, followed by real estate at US$540.5 million and utilities at US$270.6 million.