World

FDI flows into Malaysia top 188 billion USD in Q2

Malaysia recorded 836.2 billion RM (over 188.1 billion USD) in foreign direct investment (FDI) at the end of the second quarter, up 24.1 billion RM from Q1, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
FDI flows into Malaysia top 188 billion USD in Q2 ảnh 1Kuala Lumpur capital of Malaysia (Illustrative photo: themalaysianreserve)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysiarecorded 836.2billion RM (over 188.1 billion USD) in foreign direct investment (FDI) at theend of the second quarter, up 24.1 billion RM from Q1, according to the Departmentof Statistics Malaysia.

Themanufacturing sector remained the largest recipient with a value of 360 billionRM or 43.1%, followed by financial activities 189.8 billion RM (22.7%) andwholesale and retail trade 53 billion RM (6.3%).

Chiefstatistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the FDI sources werelargely from Asia, which amounted to 431.1 billion RM or 51.6%, mainly fromSingapore and Hong Kong (China), followed by Europe and the Americas.

Singaporewas still the biggest source of FDI, with an accumulated 174.1 billion RM (20.8%),followed by Hong Kong with 91.1 billion RM (10.9%), the United States 90billion RM (10.8%) and Japan 84.2 billion RM (10.3%).

Meanwhile,Malaysia’s direct investment abroad increased to 577.4 billion RM in Q2, comparedto 551.7 billion RM at the end of the previous quarter. The top threedestinations were Singapore (118 billion RM or 20.4%), Indonesia (59.8billion RM; 10.%), and the Cayman Islands (35.5 billion RM; 6.1%)./.
VNA
#Malaysia #foreign direct investment #FDI #Department of Statistics Malaysia #investment in Malaysia #Malaysia’s direct investment abroad #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency Malaysia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Malaysia: Palm oil boasts potential despite lower prices

Malaysia: Palm oil boasts potential despite lower prices

Malaysia’s palm oil potential remains intact despite softening crude palm oil (CPO) prices, and its prospects will remain bright in the second half of this year, according to Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Malaysia: Services revenue surges in Q2

Malaysia: Services revenue surges in Q2

Malaysia’s services revenue grew 25.2% year-on-year to 506.5 billion MYR (113.64 billion USD) in the second quarter of 2022, the Malaysian Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

See more

At the press conference (Photo: VNA)

Lao Digital Week 2026 slated for October in Vientiane

The event will serve as a major information technology and digital innovation platform, with sidelines events including the Lao Digital Forum; seminars on e-government, digital economy, the fourth industrial revolution and smart technologies.

A Facebook post on the official page of Pasaxon newspaper. (Photo: VNA)

Lao media spotlights late NA President’s deep bond with Vietnam

The article stressed that, regardless of the position he held, Xaysomphone Phomvihane devoted to building a prosperous country and a united society. He maintained a particularly deep concern and sincere affection for the special Laos-Vietnam relationship.

Illustrative photo (Photo: ifbaworld.com)

Indonesia ranks fourth in ASEAN in F&B exports

Speaking at the Indonesia Food and Beverage Trade Promotion Forum in Jakarta on August 11, Esti said the country's F&B exports still had significant room for growth as the Ministry of Trade encourages local businesses to expand into international markets through Indonesia's global trade network.

Indonesia plans separate visa for foreign content creators

Indonesia plans separate visa for foreign content creators

Happy Reza Dipayuda, head of the Visa Services Sub-directorate at the Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, said the proposed C5A visa would be designed for foreigners travelling to Indonesia to produce digital content, including promotional activities and collaborations with businesses and brands.

The coffin of Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the National Assembly of Laos, is carried to the venue for the memorial service. (Photo: VNA)

Laos holds State funeral for National Assembly President

Xaysomphone Phomvihane was a capable revolutionary intellectual with broad knowledge and a strategic vision. Throughout his career, he remained committed to the Party's ideals and objectives, and demonstrated responsibility, flexibility and discipline in carrying out his assigned tasks.

A petrol station in Singapore (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Singapore raises 2026 GDP growth forecast

Official data released by MTI show that the country’s GDP grew 5.9% year-on-year in the second quarter, easing from 6.3% in the first quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the economy expanded by 1.4%, extending the 1.2% growth in the first quarter.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand (fourth from left) and ASEAN ambassadors at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN, Canada deepen strategic partnership, with Vietnam as key bridge

As ASEAN and Canada look toward the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, they see a chance to turn Strat.gic Partnership commitments into concrete action. In that process, increasingly substantive Vietnam-Canada ties could become a vital link, driving stronger connectivity between Canada and Southeast Asia.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN, Japan advance cooperation through future-oriented initiatives

Over the 45 years since its establishment, the ASEAN - Japan Centre (AJC) has served as a bridge connecting ASEAN and Japan. Through its work in promoting trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, the centre has helped strengthen economic linkages while fostering deeper mutual understanding between people from ASEAN member states and Japan.