As of early December, the province had attracted 334 new investment projects and 253 capital-increase ones, with total newly registered and additional capital reaching 174 trillion VND and more than 2.33 billion USD, respectively.
From 2020 to October 2025, the capital city attracted more than 15.6 billion USD in FDI, reflecting both its business appeal and the city authorities’ persistent efforts to improve infrastructure, streamline administrative procedures, and strengthen governance.
As of the third quarter of 2025, Indonesia had realised approximately 1.4 quadrillion IDR in investment, representing 74% of the government’s annual target of 1.9 quadrillion IDR.
The coastal hub has kept domestic investors' trust intact while boosting its global footprint, pulling in foreign funds with a transparent business climate, comprehensive support measures and a clear economic path.
By aligning regulatory frameworks more closely with international practices, the Vietnamese Government expects to create a more transparent, efficient and investor-friendly market environment.
Vietnam continues to draw strong interest from foreign investors, with capital inflows from the US and Europe emerging as a significant driver of growth.
Newly registered FDI reached 10.03 billion USD in the first seven months of 2025, of which 5.61 billion USD, or 55.9%, flowed into processing and manufacturing.
Foreign investment made up 2.4 billion USD of the total, with 133 new foreign-invested projects registering over 1 billion USD, and 106 existing projects recording capital increases totalling 1.33 billion USD.
Amid global economic uncertainty, Vietnam is recognised as an attractive destination for foreign investment, buoyed by macroeconomic stability, bold reforms, and a business-friendly climate, heard at the Techcombank Investment Summit in Hanoi on July 9.
As of 30 June 2025, total foreign investment - including newly registered capital, adjusted capital, and capital contributions/share purchases - reached 21.52 billion USD, up 32.6% year-on-year. Out of 72 countries and territories with newly licensed projects, Singapore led the way with 2.41 billion USD, accounting for 25.9% of newly registered capital.
Experts highlight that foreign investment contributes to GDP growth through three main channels - increasing capital accumulation, facilitating technology transfer and enhancing management efficiency and production organisation.
Several key economic and financial policies will come into force from June, directly impacting household businesses, state-owned enterprises, and foreign investors.
For a double-digit growth in the coming years, attracting foreign investment requires even more breakthroughs, in both capital and the quality of the capital flow are necessary.
Over nearly four decades of Doi moi, Vietnam remains consistent in encouraging foreign investment. It has continued to create an optimal investment environment by improving its legal framework, enhancing administrative reforms, and developing infrastructure and human resources.
Singapore considers Hai Phong a crucial partner, especially in port development and investment, Ambassador Jaya Ratnam said, spotlighting the Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) as a standout example of successful investment collaboration.
As of March 31, 2025, total registered foreign investment into Vietnam, including new registrations, capital adjustments, and capital contributions/share purchases, reached 10.98 billion USD, marking a 34.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Foreign holdings in Malaysian equities increased to 19.69% as at Dec 31, 2024, from 19.54 percent in 2023, where 32.08 percent (131.22 billion MYR) of which consisted of holdings by non-strategic investors.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh, who is accompanying the Deputy PM, told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents in London that the city received comprehensive recommendations on core principles for building a successful financial centre. The city has also focused on learning investment incentive policies that create an equal competitive environment for both domestic and international businesses.
More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign investment was registered in Vietnam in January, an increase of 48.6% compared to the same period last year.
The manufacturing and processing industry dominated foreign investment, attracting over 3.09 billion USD, equivalent to nearly 71.3% of total investment and showing a remarkable 99.1% increase year-on-year.