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Hanoi attracts 335.6 million USD in FDI in first two months

In February alone, the city secured 232.8 million USD in FDI. The figure included 37 newly licensed projects worth 5.6 million USD, nine existing projects with additional capital of 222 million USD, and 20 instances of capital contribution and share purchases by foreign investors totaling 5.2 million USD.

Manufacturing garments for export to the US and EU markets at Maxport Garment Company. (Photo: VNA)
Manufacturing garments for export to the US and EU markets at Maxport Garment Company. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi attracted 335.6 million USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.

In February alone, the city secured 232.8 million USD in FDI. The figure included 37 newly licensed projects worth 5.6 million USD, nine existing projects with additional capital of 222 million USD, and 20 instances of capital contribution and share purchases by foreign investors totaling 5.2 million USD.

Cumulatively in January–February, Hanoi licensed 100 new projects with combined registered capital of 37.3 million USD. Meanwhile, 26 projects increased their investment capital by 248.3 million USD, and 64 capital contribution and share purchase transactions reached 50 million USD.

The municipal authorities have been proactively refining flexible and effective policies to attract high-quality FDI, while accelerating administrative digital transformation. Notably, 100% of investment licensing procedures have been digitalised to enhance transparency and reduce processing time.

Regarding business registration, Hanoi granted licenses to 1,812 newly established enterprises in February, down 4% year-on-year. However, their total registered capital reached 19.5 trillion VND (745 million USD) , up 56%. During the month, 251 enterprises resumed operations (down 43%), 977 temporarily suspended operations (up 17%), and 499 dissolved (up 32%).

In the first two months of 2026, the city licensed approximately 5,500 newly established enterprises with total registered capital of 46.8 trillion VND (1.79 billion USD), up 46% in number and 2.5 times higher in capital compared to the same period last year.

During the same period, about 4,900 enterprises resumed operations, up 55%; 14,100 registered temporary suspension, up 4%; and 1,700 enterprises dissolved, marking a 65% increase year-on-year./.

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