FDI inflows into Vietnam up 48.6% YoY to $4.33 bn in Jan 2025

Two hundred and eighty two new projects were registered in the month, with the total capital amounting to nearly $1.29 billion—a 43.6-per cent decrease YoY.

Meanwhile, the additional capital from 137 existing projects rose by more than six times YoY to $2.73 billion in the month.

Foreign investors engaged in 260 share purchases and capital contributions in the month, totalling $322.9 million—up by 70.4 per cent YoY despite a 12.2-per cent fall in the transaction number.

As much as $1.51 billion was disbursed in January—a 2-per cent YoY rise.

The manufacturing and processing industry dominated FDI in the month, attracting over $3.09 billion, equivalent to 71.3 per cent of total investment and showing a remarkable 99.1 per cent YoY rise.

Real estate was the second most attractive sector, securing nearly $1.09 billion, accounting for 23.5 per cent of the total despite a 6.4 per cent YoY decrease.

Among 55 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the month, South Korea led with total investments exceeding $1.25 billion—a 13.4-fold increase YoY, followed by Singapore with more than $1.24 billion. Japan, China and Hong Kong were the rest three top investors.

Bac Ninh province in the north attracted the highest investment with over $1.39 billion, accounting for 32.2 per cent of the total value and surging nearly 6.1-fold YoY, a domestic news agency reported.

Dong Nai province in the south and Hanoi followed with $959 million and $716.4 million respectively, accounting for 22.1 per cent and 16.8 per cent of the total.

Ho Chi Minh City was the most attractive destination for new projects (35.5 per cent of the total), capital adjustments (19 per cent) and share purchases (64.2 per cent).

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)