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JAN-NOV FDI DISBURSEMENTS HIT US$23.6 BILLION
Stacks of Vietnamese banknotes are seen at a bank in HCMC - PHOTO: LE VU
HCMC – Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursements in Vietnam reached an estimated US$23.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, up 8.9% year-on-year and the highest level recorded in five years, according to the National Statistics Office.
The manufacturing and processing sector continued to dominate, accounting for US$19.56 billion, or 82.9% of total disbursed capital. Real estate activities followed with US$1.67 billion (7.1%).
As of November 30, Vietnam had attracted US$33.69 billion in newly registered, adjusted, and contributed FDI capital, a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year.
Newly registered capital stood at US$15.96 billion across 3,695 projects, rising 21.7% in project numbers but falling 8.2% in value. Manufacturing remained the largest recipient with US$9.17 billion, or 57.5% of total new capital. Real estate ranked second with US$3.14 billion (19.7%), while other sectors combined accounted for US$3.65 billion (22.8%).
Among the 88 countries and territories with newly licensed projects during the period, Singapore topped the list with US$4.29 billion, representing 26.9% of new capital. China followed with US$3.40 billion (21.3%), ahead of Hong Kong at US$1.66 billion (10.4%) and Japan at US$1.56 billion (9.8%).
The statistics office noted several bright spots in FDI inflows this year, highlighting Vietnam’s continued appeal as an investment destination, particularly in technology, manufacturing, and real estate. However, the slight decline in newly registered capital indicates the need to further improve the investment environment and attract larger, higher-quality projects.
Source: The Saigon Times
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