BA RIA - VUNG TAU AMONG TOP LOCALITIES IN FDI ATTRACTION DURING 2016-2020

The southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau was one of the leading localities in attracting investment during 2016-2020, Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Cong Vinh has said.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau - The southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau was one of the leading localities in attracting investment during 2016-2020, Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Cong Vinh has said.

The average registered capital of each State-owned enterprise in the province stood at 250 billion VND (10.8 million USD), while the figures for non-State and foreign-invested enterprises were nearly 9.5 billion VND (410,445 USD) and 103 million USD, respectively.

Over the past five years, the province granted new licences to 163 foreign-invested and 216 domestic projects with registered capital of 3.2 billion USD and 80 trillion VND, respectively, ranking it fourth out of Vietnam’s 63 cities and provinces in terms of FDI attraction.

Additional capital also went to 96 FDI and 51 domestic projects worth 2.57 billion USD and 14.7 trillion VND, respectively.

The province is now home to 415 FDI projects from 30 countries and territories with registered capital of 29.5 billion USD, as well as 605 domestic projects worth more than 307 trillion VND.

Some 7,800 new enterprises were established in the province over the last five years, with total registered capital of over 74 trillion VND, up more than 44 percent and nearly 86 percent, respectively, compared to 2011-2015. There were also 85 new cooperatives, or 27 percent higher than planned.

Total social investment capital topped 233 trillion VND during the period, over 17.6 percent of which was from the State budget and the remainder from businesses.

Source: VIR

Related News

VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT

VIETNAM’S AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS JUMP NEARLY 30% IN JANUARY

Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products surged nearly 30% year-on-year in January 2026, driven by strong growth across major commodity groups and key export markets, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Export turnover for the sector in January is estimated at nearly US$6.51 billion, up 29.5% from the same period last year, the ministry said at a regular press briefing on February 5.

Feb 09, 2026

VIETNAM MONTHLY STATISTICAL DATA

INFOGRAPHIC SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY OF 2026

The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.

Feb 09, 2026

MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS

PHUC VUONG DISTRIBUTES "TET REUNION" GIFTS: SENDING LOVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITES

On the afternoon of February 6th, amid the busy year-end atmosphere, Phuc Vuong Company organized the "Tet Reunion – Spring Connection" gift-giving event right at the construction site. This annual activity aims to honor the "dream builders" who have dedicated themselves to the company's growth. The General Director was present to personally express his sincere gratitude and hand over meaningful Tet gifts to the workers.

Feb 09, 2026

HOSPITALITY / TOURISM / ENTERTAINMENT

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS TO VIETNAM REACH NEW MONTHLY HIGH

International arrivals to Vietnam hit a new monthly record in January 2026, rising 21.4% from the previous month and 18.5% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office. Air travel continued to dominate, accounting for nearly 80% of all arrivals. Arrivals by land nearly doubled compared with the same period last year, while sea arrivals rose by about 30%, though they remained a small share.

Feb 09, 2026

PROPERTY / INDUSTRIAL ZONE

HCMC APPROVES 28 MORE LAND PLOTS FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

HCMC has approved 28 out of 30 proposed land plots for pilot housing developments, covering a combined area of more than 750,600 square meters, according to a newly adopted resolution. The approved sites are spread across multiple wards and communes, with a strong concentration in the city’s southern and eastern areas.

Feb 09, 2026

VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT

VIETNAM SEES STEADY FDI DISBURSEMENT BUT SLOWER EXPANSION IN JANUARY

Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement in Vietnam rose in January, while newly registered capital fell sharply, pointing to stable project implementation but slower investment expansion. Data from the Ministry of Finance showed that January FDI disbursement increased 11.26% year-on-year to US$1.68 billion, reflecting continued execution and expansion of existing foreign-invested projects.

Feb 09, 2026