
Thriving economy reveals sharp growth in public, foreign direct investment
Statistics show that the disbursment of foreign direct investment was the highest in the last five years, coupled with a significant increase in Vietnam's investment abroad.
Statistics show that the disbursment of foreign direct investment was the highest in the last five years, coupled with a significant increase in Vietnam's investment abroad.
“Vietnam is projected to maintain robust economic growth over the next two years, but it can use its fiscal space to better prepare for heightened uncertainties”, said Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos at a press conference.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam exceeded 6.9 billion USD in the first two months of 2025, marking a 35.5% year-on-year surge, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 was driven by multiple sectors, with foreign direct investment (FDI) playing a key role. As the country targets 8% growth in 2025 and aims for double-digit expansion in the following years, FDI contributions need further enhancement.
Vietnam’s industrial real estate sector is expected to experience robust growth in 2025, driven by domestic economic growth factors such as foreign direct investment (FDI), infrastructure development, and an improved investment environment.
The year 2025 marks a crucial phase, bringing new momentum and enthusiasm as the country enters a period of robust development.
Over several years, Hanoi has increasingly become an attractive destination for foreign workers, with approximately 10,000 new foreign workers are granted licences to work in the city each year.
In January, Can Tho’s export processing and industrial zones attracted nearly 314 million USD in investment, according to the zones’ management board.
Vietnam’s retail industry is experiencing a period of remarkable growth, fuelled by favourable economic conditions and evolving consumer behaviour.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector for 2024 reached 3.72 billion USD, making up 18.8% of the total FDI that Vietnam attracted in the year, second only to the manufacturing sector, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).
As 2024 draws to a close, Vietnam’s economy is nearing the finish line of its annual targets, and continued efforts are needed to secure the best possible outcomes.
The German Business Association (GBA) in Vietnam has recently announced its focus on sustainable investments for 2025, with an emphasis on industries such as renewable energy, digital transformation, and high-tech manufacturing.
Total registered foreign direct investment into Vietnam, including new and additional investments, and capital contributions via share purchases, reached 31.4 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2024.
Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam, including new and additional investments, and capital contributions via share purchases, reached 31.4 billion USD in the first 11 months of 2024.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has attracted over 2 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) so far this year, placing it among Vietnam’s top-performing localities.
A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico, led by Ambassador-Designate Nguyen Van Hai, has paid a working visit to Zacatecas state to explore opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially trade, investment, and education.
Vietnam reported about 27.26 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of the year, an on-year increase of 1.9%. The capital disbursed for foreign investment projects is estimated at approximately 19.58 billion USD, up 8.8% compared to the same period in 2023.
As many as 19 Australian companies have expressed an interest in investing in Indonesia's technology sector, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said on October 31.
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Vietnam.
Vietnam has so far attracted 3,500 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the garment - textile industry with a combined value of 37 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).