Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Viet Nam showed mixed trends in the first month of 2025. New investments totaled US$1.29 billion, marking a 43.6% decline, while capital contributions and share purchases surged by 70.4% to US$322.9 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foreign investors were active in 16 out of 21 economic sectors, with the manufacturing and processing industry attracting the most capital\u2014over US$3.09 billion, which accounted for 71.3% of total registered capital, a 99.1 percent increase compared to the previous year. The real estate sector followed with nearly US$1.09 billion (23.5% of total investment), while science and technology received US$98.8 million, and water supply and waste treatment attracted US$73.8 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Korea led as the largest investor, contributing nearly US$1.25 billion (28.9% of the total), closely followed by Singapore with over US$1.24 billion (28.7%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding investment destinations, Bac Ninh province attracted the most FDI, receiving over US$1.39 billion (32.2% of the total). Dong Nai province came second with US$959 million (22.1%), and Ha Noi ranked third with US$716.4 million (16.8%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The disbursed FDI during this period was estimated at US$1.15 billion, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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